Invest in the Nordics – Introduction of large-scale opportunities in safe and sustainable Iceland, a high-growth market
For investors, the combination of a safe location and high growth potential is important. Iceland can add a track record of sustainability with 100% renewable energy and large areas ready for development, both inside the capital and around an international airport. In a Nordic country with a fast growing population and high growth economy there is need for large scale real estate development and the opportunities for investments are attractive.
- When: Wednesday 11 March from 11 to 12
- Where: Verriére California, 5th floor of the Palais
- Moderator: Anders Jörnsköld, Senior Business Leader, Newsec
- Welcome address: The Ambassador of Iceland to France, María Mjöll Jónsdóttir.
This session highlights two prime opportunities:
K64: Iceland’s Airport region - Where Nordic innovation meets transatlantic opportunity
The K64 project – Iceland’s Airport Region, surrounding Keflavik International Airport, with exceptional development opportunities. Its immediate proximity to Iceland’s primary passenger and cargo hub provides direct connections to more than 90 destinations across Europe and North America.
The area benefits from deep-sea port facilities, access to 100% renewable energy, and a large, diverse population. Meet Pálmi Freyr Randversson, CEO of Kadeco – Keflavík Airport Development Company.
Keldur Development Area in Reykjavík - Large scale investment opportunities
Keldur Development will be an exciting, modern urban quarter in Reykjavik and the future home to 13,000 residents and 8,000 jobs, focused on eco-friendly public transport.
A total of 5,800 apartments and 150,000 square meters for jobs are included in the masterplan for Keldur, a development in a dense human-scale of 3-5 floors with premium urban qualities.
The strong and accumulated demand for housing makes this project highly attractive. Meet Magdalena Hedman from Swedish architect studio FOJAB and Thorsteinn Hermannsson from Transport for the Capital Area.