Speakers

Sirið Stenberg, Minister of Foreign affairs, Industry and Trade

Leader of Tjóðveldi (the Faroese Republican Party)

She is from Vágur and was born on May 26, 1968. She is married to Jón Pauli Olsen. They have three children and live in Vágur.

Sirið Stenberg was first elected to the Faroese Parliament (Løgting) on October 29, 2011. From 2015 to 2019, she served as Minister of Health. From 2022 to 2025, she was the Minister of Social Affairs and Culture. She has also held a seat on the Vágur Municipal Council, where she was elected in the 2008 local elections.

Sirið Stenberg took office as Minister for Foreign Affairs, Industry and Trade in March 2025.

Áki Johansen has a Master degree in International Management from university Anahuac del Sur, BANCOMEXT and World Trade Center in Mexico City, and a Bachelor of Arts in International Political Studies from Universidad de las Americas in Mexico City.

A considerable part of his working experience is within internationalization and development of Faroese, Danish and Mexican companies, and Faroese trade relations with other countries as a Commercial Adviser at the Royal Danish Embassy in Mexico; Business Consultant at TK Stovan (TIC Danmark); Manager for Export Department at Faroe Islands Trade Council; Director for Department of Strategy and International Development at Prime Minister’s Office in the Faroe Islands; Head of Representation of the Faroe Islands in London with side-accreditation to Ireland; Minister-Counsellor in the Foreign Service at the Prime Minister’s Office in charge of free trade agreements; re-installed as the Head of Representation of the Faroe Islands in London with side-accreditation to Ireland; Chairman of the Finance & Administration Committee of North-East Fisheries Commission; Head of Representation of the Faroe Islands in Tel Aviv – Yafo; and currently Minister, Head of Representation of the Faroe Islands in Beijing.

Empowering a net-zero future with emissions intelligence
Jákup Lamhauge from Greensee shares insights into the opportunities and challenges of transitioning the maritime industry towards net zero, and explains how Greensee delivers actionable emission intelligence to the intermodal supply chain. 

Connecting the supply chain for a smarter, greener tomorrow
Jákup Lamhauge from Zenze highlights the critical role of cargo-level visibility in building a resilient and digital supply chain, and describes how Zenze is driving this shift with cost-effective, scalable visibility solutions.

Sev
National Electricity Company of the Faroe Islands
Founded 1946 – Non-Profit
Working towards 100% renewable electricity generation.

Speaker:
Mr Terji Nielsen
Head of R&D department
MBA, PhD stud.

Rescuing Wasted wool

By the 1990s, industrialized wool from other countried reduced demand for hand-processed Forese wool, leading local farmers to burn or dicard the excess.

The founders of Guðrun & Guðrun were determined to revive the value of this local resource – one that had defined their cultural identity. The two women – one of them a knitwear designer, the other an international development expert – joined forces to launch a new brand committed to reclaiming wasted wool as well as preserving the cultural, aesthetic, environmental, and economic benefits of handknits.

The presentation will highlight how the Faroese Film Institute can contribute to new collaborations and co-productions through unique stories, breathtaking locations, and attractive incentives. With a strong commitment to strengthening relations with Japan and Japanese partners – as well as fostering new ties with other international collaborators – we invite the global film community to discover the creative opportunities the Faroe Islands have to offer. 

The colourful, naivistic and surrealist paintings of Faroese artist Sigrun Gunnarsdóttir (born 1950) tell strong stories. With her distinct and unique style, she is a significant and highly treasured artist in the Faroe Islands.  Sigrun’s paintings are simple in style yet intricate in connotations. Her thoughts,  hopes, and convictions are reflected on the canvas through universal stories  about home, family, closeness, generations, and being grounded in faith.  The foundation from which she tells her stories is a world of symbols, which include, amongst others, the lily, the sparrow, the key, the angel and the bird. 

Sølvi Jespersen, Marketing Executive at Atlantic Airways, will present the Faroe Islands as a hidden Nordic destination. His talk will explore the islands’ dramatic landscapes, vibrant culture, and the principle of Preservolution — preserving nature while welcoming visitors. He will also share how Atlantic Airways connects the islands with the world and why the Faroes are becoming a must-see for travellers seeking authenticity and unforgettable experiences.