The British Embassy in Iceland is hosting an event in Reykjavik focused on women in technology and extending further to women tech entrepreneurs and allies for diversity in tech.

The Embassy recognised the importance of having links between the UK and Iceland especially within the startup community. The focus will be on promoting exceptional talent and showing traction in attracting top talent, particularly women in both development and management.

How can local entrepreneurs utilise the embassy team to help facilitate business in the UK? The keynotes will speak of their experience and the audience and focus will be predominantly on women entrepreneurs and the companies and investors investing in them.

*See full agenda below...

The event will also include panel discussions, a networking lunch and "speed meet" opportunities to link with others!

Attendance is free of charge, however please register as seating is limited.

8:30 Coffee

9:00 Michael Nevin, British Ambassador to Iceland

9:05 Eliza Reid, Entrepreneur and First Lady of Iceland

9:15 Debbie Forster MBE, CEO Tech Talent Charter, Computer Weekly's 2019 Most Influential Woman in UK IT

9:35 Sunna Halla Enarsdóttir, Icelandic Startups, CFO

9:45 Kristinn Árni L. Hróbjartsson, Founder at Northstack

9:55 Áslaug Hafsteinsdóttir, Meniga, VP of Professional Services

10:05 Panel and Q&A - "Successes & Challenges of getting investment"

10:35 Coffee break

10:45 Wincie Wong, RBS, Head of Rose Review Implementation

11:00 Lydia Ósk Ómarsdóttir, Intellecta/VERTOnet, Specialist

11:10 Þórunn Pálsdóttir, Reiknistofa Bankanna (RB), Executive Director Deposits & Payments

11:25 Sigurjón Pálsson, Pay Analytics, Founder & Chief Executive Officer

11:30 Panel and Q&A - "Is there a role for industry to help Women to advance?"

12:00 Networking lunch and “speed meet”

13:30 Finish

*Updated 14th January 2019

Women In Tech - Create New Links