GeoSilica recently hosted the Nano Matters: From Waste to Value conference in Reykjavík, bringing together scientists, innovators and industry representatives to discuss innovation, research and the future potential of geothermal silica. The conference was organised to introduce the REGEOSS project, which GeoSilica has been working on together with partners from Italy.
From left: Fida Abu Libdeh – Founder and Owner of GeoSilica; Alma Stefánsdóttir – Specialist in Geothermal Development and Resources at Landsvirkjun; Sólveig R. Gunnarsdóttir – CFO of GeoSilica and Owner of Strata Advisory; Bríet Ósk Magnúsdóttir – Innovation Manager at Landsvirkjun.
The conference explored, among other topics, the value of silica generated through geothermal energy production and how this resource can be utilised more effectively. Particular emphasis was placed on the potential of geothermal silica in sustainable innovation, industry and agriculture, and on how research and collaboration can help transform underutilised resources into valuable products
Halla Hrund Logadóttir – former Director General of the National Energy Authority and Member of the Icelandic Parliament.
At GeoSilica, we would like to thank everyone who participated and contributed to the conference, including representatives from Rannís, Landsvirkjun, HS Orka, Orkuveitan, the University of Iceland and the Iceland School of Energy at Reykjavík University, as well as our international partners in the REGEOSS project from Italy: Tec Star S.r.l., Demetra Italia srl and the Institute of Science, Technology and Sustainability for Ceramics – National Research Council (ISSMC).
Dr. Leonardo Rettighieri – Technical Director at Tec Star S.r.l. and a key partner in the REGEOSS project.
The knowledge, research and discussions shared by the participants made the day particularly valuable and brought us one step closer to connecting science, innovation and industry.
Giacomo Dal Pozzo and Caterina Pelliconi – key partners in the REGEOSS project and representatives of DEMETRA ITALIA S.R.L.
We are proud to be part of this journey. Days like these remind us how powerful the innovation community can be when people and organisations with different expertise come together – both here in Iceland and internationally.