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.
Saturday · 19 September
09:00–09:10
A light, energising group activity to open the day together.
09:15–09:20
Þórunn Þórs Jónsdóttir (Tóta)
09:25–10:10 · Opening Keynote
Dr. Bonni Goldstein
What patients and families can teach us about the endocannabinoid system, individualised treatment and the need for more compassionate care.
10:15–10:45 · Talk
Dr. Shabnam Sarshar
Understanding the connection between hormones, the endocannabinoid system and women’s health.
10:50–11:10 · One-on-One Conversation
Laura Fogelman, PAX, in conversation with Shahbaaz Kara-Virani
A conversation exploring what international regulatory models can teach us about smarter policy, harm reduction and responsible access.
11:15–12:00 · Panel
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.
12:10–13:10 · Wellness Experience
Take a nourishing pause. Sound Healing or Breathwork will be offered during the lunch break. Warm soup will be available to purchase at IÐNÓ.
Wisdom, access & whole-person care
13:10–13:40 · Talk
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.
13:45–14:30 · Panel
When Policy Stands Between Patients and Treatment
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?
14:35–15:05 · Talk
Megan Mbengue
Integration starts before the experience, preparing the ground for lasting change.
15:05–15:25
15:25–15:55 · Talk
Dr. Magnus Thorsson
How trust, clear regulation and responsible leadership can shape the future of an emerging health and wellness economy.
16:00–16:45 · Closing Keynote
Dr. Zubin Marolia
Exploring a whole-person approach to cancer care that looks beyond disease and supports resilience, meaning and quality of life.
Sunday · 20 September
09:00–09:10
09:15–10:00 · Opening Keynote
Dr. Tina Horsted
What more than 8,000 patients have taught one physician about cannabis medicine, clinical responsibility and changing healthcare from within.
10:05–10:35 · Talk
Rebecca Abraham
Why health, dignity and quality of life must become part of how we measure the progress of society.
10:40–11:35 · Panel
Moderator: Sara Payan · Sigurður Hólmar Jóhannesson · 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.
11:40–12:10 · Talk
Ragnar Agnarsson
Cancer, psychedelics and the journey from surviving to truly being alive.
12:15–13:15 · Wellness Experience
Take a nourishing pause. Sound Healing or Breathwork will be offered during the lunch break. Warm soup will be available to purchase at IÐNÓ.
Autonomy, opportunity & the future of healing
13:15–13:45 · Talk
Dr. Callie Seaman
How patient autonomy, affordability and access to nature-based treatment can support individuals while reducing pressure on healthcare systems.
13:50–14:20 · Talk
Beau Whitney & Brian Applegarth
Exploring how responsible policy, regenerative tourism and the wellbeing economy could create new opportunities for Iceland.
14:25–15:20 · Panel
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.
15:25–15:45
15:50–16:35 · Closing Keynote
Dr. Ethan Russo
How decades of overlooked science have kept one of the body’s most important regulatory systems outside mainstream medicine.
16:40–16:50
Sunday Evening
Join us after the summit for music, cocktails and dancing together — celebrating new connections, shared ideas and an unforgettable weekend in Reykjavík.
