The Nordic Copyright Symposium 2026
- ke-pe 2.–4.9.2026
- Harpa
- Austurbakki 2, 101 Reykjavík, Islanti
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The Nordic Copyright Symposium
Sep 2, 2026 - Sep 4, 2026
The time has come once again for Nordic copyright experts to meet — now for the 20th time. As in previous symposium we will review developments in copyright law across the Nordic countries since our last gathering, and we are particularly pleased, from an Icelandic perspective, that this year we will deepen our shared Nordic understanding by hearing the Faroese perspective on the field.
As always, the conference days will be packed with informative and engaging sessions, reflecting the ever-evolving nature of copyright law and the abundance of issues to explore. The first conference day will be largely devoted to the impact of large language models and similar technologies on copyright, while the second day will focus on the world beyond artificial intelligence — which, after all, still exists.
We will do our utmost to keep the social programme lively and enjoyable and to offer you a slightly different perspective on the capital area than before. Above all, we very much look forward to seeing you all.
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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
DAY 1
17:00 - 19:00
Join us as we officially open The Nordic Copyright Symposium 2026. Registration and check-in will be available during this time, where you will receive your conference materials and name badge. Enjoy complimentary drinks and light refreshments while connecting with fellow attendees from across the Nordic countries.
Harpa Reykjavík / Conference center
DAY 2
Sigurður Örn Hilmarsson / Supreme Court Attorney at Réttur
09:00 - 09:15
Welcome by the chair of the Copyright Association of Iceland; introduction of the General Moderator for the symposium
Hjördís Halldórsdóttir / Chair of the Copyright Association of Iceland
09:15 - 09:25
Minister of Culture, Innovation and Universities opens the symposium
Logi Einarsson / Ministry of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education
09:25 - 10:25
Developments since the last symposium
Name of speakers / to be announced
10:25 - 10:45
Join us in the lobby for a quick coffee and light snacks.
10:45 - 12:00
Use of copyright-protected works
The Input: Use of copyright-protected works for the training of generative AI, including large language models and image-, audio- and video-generation systems
Name of speakers / to be announced
12:00 - 13:00
Enjoy a delicious buffet featuring a variety of fresh and flavourful dishes, accompanied by refreshing drinks. Take this opportunity to recharge, connect with fellow delegates, and continue the conversation in a relaxed setting.
13:00 - 14:30
How to make the infringement assessment
The Output: How to make the infringement assessment of the output produced by or with the assistance of artificial intelligence
Name of speakers / to be announced
14:30 - 14:45
Join us in the lobby for a quick coffee and light snacks.
14:45 - 16:45
Protection of performers and individuals agains the exploitation of their likeness and voice.
Legal developments and case law on the protection of performers/”artists”/individuals against the exploitation of their likeness and voice
Name of speakers / to be announced
18:30 - 22:30
Prepare for an unforgettable evening steeped in Nordic heritage. Buses depart from Harpa at 18:30, taking you to a welcome reception with drinks and entertainment. From there, the adventure continues to the legendary Viking Village in Hafnarfjörður, where you will be treated to an authentic Viking-style feast — a true celebration of food, drink, and camaraderie.
Return buses to Harpa will run at three scheduled times throughout the evening, allowing you to leave at your convenience.
DAY 3
Sigurður Örn Hilmarsson / Supreme Court Attorney at Réttur
09:00 - 09:15
Copyright in the Faroe Islands
Conflict between a small market and the public need to access intangible cultural heritage
Name of speakers / to be announced
09:15 - 10:00
Conditions for protection and the applicable test for infringement of works in light of Mio, C-580/23, and konektra, C-795/23.
Name of speaker / to be announced
10:00 - 10:15
Join us in the lobby for a quick coffee and light snacks.
10:15 - 10:45
Sampling and Pastiche in light of Pelham II, C-590/23: Is the exception of "pastiche" capable of solving the conundrum of user-generated content, whether within the music industry, art or other areas as well as for digital forms of reinterpretation?
Name of speaker / to be announced
10:45 - 12:00
Private copying in light of Stichting de Thuiskopie, C-496/24.
Name of speakers / to be announced
12:00 - 13:00
Enjoy a delicious buffet featuring a variety of fresh and flavourful dishes, accompanied by refreshing drinks. Take this opportunity to recharge, connect with fellow delegates, and continue the conversation in a relaxed setting.
13:00 - 14:30
Practical importance and effectiveness
Practical importance and effectiveness of different remedies for copyright infringement
Name of speakers / to be announced
14:30 - 15:00
Closing summary by the General Moderator. Tribute to Eiríkur Tómasson; closing address by the Chair of the Icelandic Copyright Society.
Name of speakers / to be announced