Name: Matchmaking at IceFish 2026
Start: 2026-09-22T09:00:00Z
End: 2026-09-23T18:00:00Z
Location: Fifan Halls

Event has ended

22 September 2026 - 23 September 2026

Location: Fifan Halls, Kópavogur, Iceland

Exhibition

This year, which is the 15th edition of IceFish, both aquaculture and fisheries are in focus at the exhibition and trade conference. IceFish 2026 brings together professionals from across the entire value chain, from catching and locating, to processing, packaging, marketing and global distribution.

Speed date with new business partners & expand your network at IceFish 2026

The Icelandic Fisheries, Seafood and Aquaculture Exhibition (IceFish 2026) is a premier international event dedicated to the commercial fisheries and aquaculture industries. It brings together professionals from across the entire value chain, from catching and locating, to processing, packaging, marketing and global distribution.

The 15th edition of IceFish will take place in Kópavogur, just outside Reykjavík, from 22-24 September 2026.

As part of the exhibition Enterprise Europe Network will host an exclusive matchmaking event on 22-23, September 2026. This is a unique opportunity to connect with industry professionals from around the world, all ready to build partnerships, exchange expertise, and explore new business opportunities.

Join us to discover the latest industry trends, engage with like-minded professionals, and gain valuable insights you can put into practice.

Registration and participation is FREE of charge and is now open.

Why participate?

The Matchmaking is a unique opportunity to establish new cross-border contacts and a very effective international forum to meet potential business partners and explore all kinds of cooperation possibilities. It offers:

Focused 20 minute meetings
Added value to your trade fair participation
Access to a wide variety of relevant SMEs, OEMs, suppliers and research & innovation stakeholders
Selection and confirmation of face-to-face meetings, which can be selected and confirmed in advance
With 'b2match' app you can easily book & manage meetings

Who should attend?

The event is targeted at companies, clusters, international decision-makers as well as research & innovation stakeholders from the maritime sector, i.e Aquaculture, Fisheries, Processing, Technology, Engineering, Fish solutions, Circular economy, Marketing & Distribution, Sea shipping, Offshore and other. The focus is on cooperation in the following areas:

Electronics
Fish Finding
Navigation & Communications
Nets, Ropes, Lines, Gear & Safety
Packaging, Boxing & Freight
Engines, Propulsion & Lubricants
Refrigeration
Deck Machinery
Processing Machinery, Weighing & Grading
Marine equipment
Port Technology & Cargo Handling Systems
Shipbuilding & Designing
Maritime services
Technology, engineering
Fish solutions
Circular economy
Marine Research, Development & Innovation

Organisers

ENTERPRISE EUROPE NETWORK

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Partners

INNOVATION NORWAY

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Important conditions

Companies must adhere to standards for responsible business conduct, including Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria.

Participants are expected to operate in accordance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct. This entails conducting business responsibly, respecting human rights, ensuring decent working conditions, safeguarding environmental considerations, and actively preventing corruption.

Companies must carry out their own due diligence assessments (risk assessments) to identify, prevent, and mitigate potential adverse impacts.