International Business Seminars

International Business Seminars - Summer Iceland

Summer Iceland

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Dates: August 2 to August 11, 2024
Locations: Reykjavík, Iceland in 10 days!


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.

Seminar Highlights:

Destinations:

  • Visit Reykjavík with day trips to other exciting spots.
  • Experience cultural activities, free time to explore, and a variety of outdoor excursions.
  • Participate in city tours to see the most well-known attractions like the Strokkur Geyser, Gullfoss Waterfalls, and the world famous Blue Lagoon.

Business Experience:

  • Learn from business executives at global companies such as Icelandair, Ölverk Brewery, and Brim
  • View international business practices in a variety of industries such as finance, marketing, and entrepreneurship.
  • Experience an opportunity to network with global executives, like-minded students, and university professors.

Accommodations:

  • Stay in 4-star hotels with front lobby security.
  • Enjoy predeparture advising as well as faculty support to ensure you are prepared before and throughout the seminar.
  • IBS organizes all your travel details to allow you to focus on learning from business leaders, building relationships, and enjoying your free time.

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Itinerary:

DateTimeScheduleLodging
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 AMUS Embassy Commercial Briefing - Overview of the Icelandic Economy and Key IndustriesReykjavík
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

*Itinerary subject to change 

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