The XX Nordic Copyright Symposium 2026

ke-pe 2.–4.9.2026
Harpa, Reykjavík, Islanti
Austurbakki 2, 101 Reykjavík, Islanti

The XX 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, Wednesday Sep 2

17:00 - 2 hours

Welcome reception at Harpa

Welcome Reception at Harpa 2. September, from 17:00–19:00.

We invite all registered participants to an informal Welcome Reception at Harpa Event will be held at Harpa Hornið on 2 September, from 17:00–19:00.

This gathering is a great opportunity to meet colleagues, speakers and organizers in a relaxed and welcoming setting before the main program begins. Enjoy a selection of drinks and light appetizers while you reconnect with old acquaintances and build new professional connections.

The reception will be held at Harpa Hornið, a bright and stylish space inside Harpa with views over the harbour and the iconic glass facade.

A registration desk will be available on-site, where you can pick up your conference badge and practical information for the following days.

What’s included

Entrance to the Welcome Reception at Harpa Hornið
Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
Light appetizers / finger food
On-site assistance from the organizing team
Registration desk for name badges and information

Practical information

Date: 2 September 2026
Time: 17:00–19:00
Venue: Harpa Hornið, inside Harpa Conference and Concert Hall
Dress code: Smart casual
Who can attend: Registered conference participants (and registered accompanying persons, if applicable)

DAY 2, Thursday Sep 3

9:00 - 15 minutes

Introduction

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

9:15

Event opening

Minister of Culture, Innovation and Universities opens the symposium

Logi Einarsson / Ministry of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education

9:25 - 1 hour

Where we are now

Developments since the last symposium

Speakers:
Iceland: Heiðdís Lilja Magnúsdóttir
Norway: Harald Irgens-Jensen / Professor at University of Oslo and Chairperson of the Norwegian Copyright Society
Sweden: Anders Olin / Director at the Department of Justice
Finland: Anna Vuopala / Senior Ministerial Adviser at the Ministry of Education and Culture
Denmark: Zebbie Elisabeth Oyier Gaya

Moderator: Hjördís Halldórsdóttir /

10:25

Coffee Break

Join us in the lobby for a quick coffee and light snacks.

10:45

Copyright in the Faroe Islands

Conflict between a small market and the public need to access intangible cultural heritage

Torkil V. Rasmussen / Director in the Department of Culture, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Culture, Faroe Islands

11:05 - 1 hour 15 minutes

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

Speakers:
Moderator: Guðrún Björk Bjarnadóttir
Magnús Hrafn Magnússon / Attorney at Law
Torger Kielland / Professor University of Bergen
Lina Heyman / STIM
Jakob Plesner Mathiasen

12:20 - 1 hour

Lunch Break - Buffet style

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.

13:15 - 1 hour 30 minutes

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

Speakers:
Moderator: To be announced
Lára Herborg Ólafsdóttir / Attorney at Law
Ole-Andreas Rognstad / Professor University of Oslo
Eleonora Rosati
Alexander Thesleff
Dan Stausholm Nielsen

14:45

Coffee Break

Join us in the lobby for a quick coffee and light snacks.

15:15 - 1 hour 45 minutes

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

Speakers:
Moderator: To be announced
Keynote speaker: Trine Jorst
Discussant: To be announced

Panel discussion (in addition):
Irina Eidsvold Tøien, Professor at BI Norwegian Business School
Thorbjörn Öström, Attorney at Law

18:30 - Departure - 30 minutes

Bus to Gala dinner

Join us for a 25-minute eventure through Reykjavík! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the city views as we make our way to the Gala Dinner.

18:30

Gala dinner

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, Friday Sep 4

9:00 - 1 hour

Conditions for protection

Conditions for protection and the applicable test for infringement of works in light of Mio, C-580/23, and konektra, C-795/23.

Speakers:
Moderator: To be announced
Keynote speaker: To be announced
Panel discussion:
Erla S. Árnadóttir / Supreme Court Attorney
Monica Viken / Professor at BI Norwegian Business School
Amanda Ghandbari Lundberg / Attorney at Law

10:00 - 15 minutes

Coffee Break

Join us in the lobby for a quick coffee and light snacks.

10:15 - 30 minutes

Sampling and Pastiche

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?

Speakers:
Moderator and introduction: Rán Tryggvadóttir
Anna Vuopala / Senior Ministerial Adviser, Ministry of Education and Culture
Didrik Arnesen / Attorney at Law at Wiersholm
Daniel Westman

10:45 - 1 hour 15 minutes

Private copying

Private copying in light of Stichting de Thuiskopie, C-496/24.

Speakers:
Moderator: To be announced
Ingelin Skaret / Senior Advisor at Norwaco
Magnus Tonell
Kirsi Salmela / Head of Legal, Kopiosto ry
Michael Horn

12:00 - 1 hour

Lunch Break - Buffet style

13:00 - 1 hour 30 minutes

Practical importance and effectiveness

Practical importance and effectiveness of different remedies for copyright infringement

Name of speakers / to be announced

14:30 - 30 minutes

Closing summary

Closing summary by the General Moderator. Tribute to Eiríkur Tómasson; closing address by the Chair of the Icelandic Copyright Society.

The XX Nordic Copyright Symposium 2026