Official Summit Program
18–20 September 2026 · Reykjavík, Iceland
Where science, lived experience and bold ideas meet to shape a more human future for health.
Friday · Immersion Day
A relaxed opening day designed to bring speakers and guests together before the main summit begins.
12:00–16:00
An informal walk through Reykjavík, giving summit speakers the opportunity to explore the city, connect and spend time together before the main event.
15:00–18:00
An interactive three-hour workshop exploring women’s health, lived experience, plant medicine and new approaches to care — with women’s voices at the centre.
19:00–21:00
Join us for a relaxed welcome evening with drinks, conversation and the chance to connect before the main summit begins.
Venue: TBC — awaiting final confirmation.
Saturday · Morning
Opening
A light, energizing group activity to open the day together.
Opening remarks from Tóta Jóns
Dr. Bonni Goldstein
What patients and families can teach us about the endocannabinoid system, individualised treatment and the need for more compassionate care.
Dr. Shabnam Sarshar
Understanding the connection between hormones, the endocannabinoid system and women’s health.
Laura Fogelman, PAX, in conversation with Shahbaaz Kara-Virani
A one-on-one conversation exploring what international regulatory models can teach us about smarter policy, harm reduction and responsible access.
Moderator: Ian Rassman · Dr. Bonni Goldstein · Dustin Hoxworth · Dr. Magnus Thorsson · Sian Phillips
Why honest information is essential to harm reduction — and what happens when stigma, fear, regulation or poor communication prevents people from getting it.
Take a nourishing pause with guided breathwork and sound healing. Warm soup and fresh bread will be available to purchase at IÐNÓ.
Wisdom, access & whole-person care
Melanie Wentzel
Presenting the Pearle Global Women’s Health & Cannabis Whitepaper — a world-first initiative co-designing women’s health products, education and care pathways with women’s voices at the centre.
Moderator: Heidi Whitman · Dr. Ethan Russo · Dr. Tina Horsted · Alicia Zimmermann · Will Muecke
When policy stands between patients and treatment, who should ultimately decide what care a patient can access?
Megan Mbengue
Integration starts before the experience — preparing the ground for lasting change.
Dr. Magnus Thorsson
How trust, clear regulation and responsible leadership can shape the future of an emerging health and wellness economy.
Dr. Zubin Marolia
Exploring a whole-person approach to cancer care that looks beyond disease and supports resilience, meaning and quality of life.
Sunday · Morning
Opening
A short activity to start the day.
Dr. Tina Horsted
What more than 8,000 patients have taught one physician about cannabis medicine, clinical responsibility and changing healthcare from within.
Rebecca Abraham
Why health, dignity and quality of life must become part of how we measure the progress of society.
Moderator: Sara Payan · Sigurður Hólmar Jóhannsson · Dr. Callie Seaman · Þórarinn Ævarsson · Ingunn Ragna Sævarsdóttir · Eydís Sara Óskarsdóttir
Real, unfiltered stories from patients navigating illness, treatment and recovery — in their own words.
Ragnar Agnarsson
Cancer, psychedelics and the journey from surviving to truly being alive.
Take a nourishing pause with guided breathwork and sound healing. Warm soup and fresh bread will be available to purchase at IÐNÓ.
Autonomy, opportunity & the future of healing
Dr. Callie Seaman
How patient autonomy, affordability and access to nature-based treatment can support individuals while reducing pressure on healthcare systems.
Beau Whitney and Brian Applegarth
Exploring how responsible policy, regenerative tourism and the wellbeing economy could create new opportunities for Iceland.
Moderator: Guðrún Bergmann · Sólveig Þórarinsdóttir (Sól) · Lukka Pálsdóttir · Gunnar Þór Grétarsson · Nicolai Engelbrecht
What does it mean to truly hold space for someone going through a profound healing experience? A conversation about trust, safety, environment and integration.
Dr. Ethan Russo
How decades of overlooked science have kept one of the body’s most important regulatory systems outside mainstream medicine.
Sunday Evening
Join us after the summit for music, cocktails and dancing together — celebrating new connections, shared ideas and an unforgettable weekend in Reykjavík.
