2 June 2026, 09:00 – 12:30 | Norðurljós Hall, Harpa
How do we ensure safe, sustainable and competitive food systems in an era of climate change, artificial intelligence and rapid change in international research?
These questions will be explored at the annual Matís Conference, where experts from science, industry and government will come together to discuss the future of food production and the impact of international research collaboration on Icelandic society and business.
Keynote speaker:
James Morrison – Director Healthy Planet in DG Research of the European Commission
Chair: Bergur Ebbi
Agenda
Presentation of the moderator – Bergur Ebbi
Opnunarávarp atvinnuvegaráðherra – Hanna Katrín Friðriksson
Address of CEO Matís – Oddur M. Gunnarsson
The Future of Food Systems; Looking Back to Move Ahead – James Morrison (upptaka)
Aufúsugestur í okkar lögsögu – Makríll; Áskoranir & tækifæri – Sigurjón Arason, próf.emeritus/Matís
Implementation of Research in the Fisheries Sector – Sindri Sigurðsson, verkefna- og þróunarstjóri Síldarvinnslunnar
Matvælarannsóknir í dag, fjölbreytni, þverfræðileiki og kerfishugsun – Ólafur Ögmundarson, HÍ
Árangur í evrópsku rannsóknasamstarfi og áskoranir framundan – Sigurður Óli Sigurðsson, Rannís
The Role and Connection of Advisory Services to Research – Karvel L Karvelsson, framkvæmdastjóri RML
Is food safety and quality influenced by stock structure? – Christophe S. Pampoulie, Hafró
Coffee break | Presentation of small producers
Out of the Test Tube – Applied Research – Hildur Inga Sveinsdóttir, verkefnastjóri, Matís
Value from Kelp – Ólafur Héðinn Friðjónsson, fagstjóri,Matís
Gervigreind í matvælarannsóknum – reynsla og raunveruleiki – Birgir Örn Smárason, fagstjóri, Matís
Samspil vistkerfa & matv.framl: Hlutverk náttúrumiðað. lausna á strandsvæðum – Anna Berg, Matís
Smart and Sustainable Fishing – Jónas R. Viðarsson, sviðsstjóri rannsókna og nýsköpunar, Matís
Genotype Analysis in Sheep – A New Era in Sheep Farming – Ásgeir Sigurðsson, verkefnastjóri, Matís
Salmon Farming Sludge as Fertiliser – Jónas Baldursson, Project Manager at Matís
Pallborðsumræður: Staða og framtíð matvælarannsókna á Íslandi
Dagskrá lýkur
Panel discussion
Small-scale producers presenting their products during the coffee break:
- Ghee – clarified butter
- Svava sinnep - The Mustard Lady
- Jaejamipana – cheese making
- Dalahvítlaukur - garlic producers
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