Economic and Urban Development – presentation on infrastructure and business development

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The mayor's annual presentation and discussion meeting about what's on the agenda in developing commercial space and employment opportunities in Reykjavík will be held at Reykjavík City Hall on Friday, May 24 from 9 to 11 a.m. Morning refreshments offered from 8:30 a.m.

Development of the main business districts and knowledge centers in the city will be reviewed. Major development projects by companies and infrastructure projects by public authorities. Tourism will be a key topic, as well as collaboration among operators in downtown Reykjavík.

Diverse program

The program is diverse and lively. It's divided into three themes with emphasis on concise presentations from speakers.

Einar Þorsteinsson, mayor, is host of the meeting. He opens the meeting and introduces this year's selected topics.

Business areas and knowledge hubs

  • Development for business growth |Einar Þorsteinsson, mayor
  • Development of key business areas | Óli Örn Eiríksson, Team Leader of Economic and Urban Development
  • Development of UI Science Park | Þórey Einarsdóttir, Director of University of Iceland Science Park
  • Esjumelar – business area under development | Video
  • City center on the offensive | Róbert Aron Magnússon, Director of Reykjavík City Center - Marketing Association
  • Effective use of retail and service spaces in the city center | Hulda Hallgrímsdóttir, project manager in Economic and Urban Development

Tourism, retail and innovation

  • Welcome to Reykjavík | Einar Þorsteinsson, Mayor
  • Hotel development in Reykjavík | Kamma Thordarson, Project Manager in Economic and Urban Development
  • In partnership and pursuit of a desirable destination | Inga Hlín Pálsdóttir, Director of Visit Reykjavík
  • Let's meet! A look at the tourism industry exhibition | Video
  • New era in cruise ship reception | Þórdís Lóa Þórhallsdóttir, President of City Council and Chair of Associated Icelandic Ports
  • Innovation ecosystem – visit to the Greenhouse | Hulda Hallgrímsdóttir, project manager in economic and urban development 
  • Hold up – A new public market in Reykjavík | Hilmar Hildar Magnúsar, Project Manager in Economic and Urban Development 

Headquarters and infrastructure

  • Important infrastructure development | Einar Þorsteinsson, Mayor 
  • Alvotech's infrastructure development in Iceland | Jóhann G. Jóhannsson, co-founder and director at Alvotech
  • Highway caps and tunnels in Reykjavík | Kristján Árni Kristjánsson, project manager at the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration, Capital Area
  • CityLine and Alda | Ásdís Kristinsdóttir, director of the CityLine Project Office

 

The meeting will be broadcast on Reykjavík City's website - reykjavik.is/en/economic-and-urban-development-2024 where recordings and speaker presentations will be available after the meeting ends.