With a single nation focus, the Summer Iceland program explores topics such as environmentalism, sustainability, technology, and agriculture through a magnifying lens. Participants discover Icelandic culture, values, customs, and business practices as well as their intersections and impacts on various industries. Observe through meetings with executives how business objectives and activities are shaped by Iceland’s geography and people.
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Date | Time | Schedule | Lodging |
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FRI August 2 | Depart USA | ||
SAT August 3 | Morning 11:00 AM 1:00 PM 3:00 PM Evening | Arrive Reykjavík Health & Safety Orientation City walking tour Return to hotel for check in Early Welcome Dinner | Reykjavík |
SUN August 4 | 9:00 AM | Golden Circle Coach Tour - Pingvellir National Park, Strokkur Geyser, Gullfoss Falls, Fridheimar Tomato Farm with drink. Farm-to-table ice cream visit | Reykjavík |
MON August 5 | 9:30 AM 1:30 PM | Fagradalsfjall Volcano Hike (Depends on conditions) Blue Lagoon Spa (Depends on conditions) | Reykjavík |
TUE August 6 | 10:00 AM 12:30 PM | Iceland Ocean Cluster – Entrepreneurship in the Fishing Industry Brim – Sustainable Fishing & Climate Change Impact | Reykjavík |
WED August 7 | 9:00 AM | US Embassy Commercial Briefing - Overview of the Icelandic Economy and Key Industries | Reykjavík |
THU August 8 | 10:00 AM 2:00 PM | Icelandair – Airline Operations KPMG | Reykjavík |
FRI August 9 | 10:30 AM 12:00 PM | Hellisheiði ON Power Plant – Geothermal Exhibition Ölverk Brewery Tour – Icelandic Beer Brewery Tour and Tasting and lunch COVID-19 testing if necessary | Reykjavík |
SAT August 10 | Morning 6:00 PM | Independent Cultural Exploration Farewell Dinner and Wrap Up Session | Reykjavík |
SUN August 11 | Return to USA |