MIT is proud to bring their workshop to Iceland, the first developed country to fall prey to the crisis and one which has recognized innovation and entrepreneurship as key to global recovery. It is a world leader in the emerging field of green energy and is the only country generating 100% of its electricity from renewable sources. They are excited to partner with Reykjavik University in promulgating the roles of entrepreneurship and green energy in paving the way for a speedy global recovery.

Keynote Speakers:
- Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, the fifth President of the Republic of Iceland Bio
- Alf Bjørseth, Former President of Renewable Energy Corporation (REC) Bio
- Robin Chase, leads Meadow Networks and founder and former CEO of GoLoco and Zipcar Bio
- Nader F. Darehshori, Educational Materials Publisher Bio
- Richard Kivel, Chairman and CEO of Rhapsody Biologics Bio
- Kenneth P. Morse, founding Managing Director of the MIT Entrepreneurship Center Bio

Relevant Africa Speakers:
- Yaw Owusu, founded Ghana Cyber Group and Gateway Innovations Bio
- William Rodriguez, MD, co-founded Daktari Diagnostics Bio

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