NorDoc Winter Summit Reykjavik 2027
Nordic Doctoral Training in Health Science (NorDoc) Winter Summit takes place in Reykjavík, Iceland, February 17-19, 2027. The theme of the summit is "Health sciences and career development in the age of AI".
The summit provides a unique opportunity for PhD students within Health Sciences across the Nordic countries to meet, engage in scientific discussions and to build networks. This time we also celebrate 10 years of this Nordic collaboration.
Registration is now open
It is possible to present a poster at the conference if you a registered doctoral student in one of the member universities of the NorDoc health. We cannot accept posters from non-member universities or individuals who are not actively pursuing a doctoral degree in one of the member universities. You can paste your abstract in the registration form.
- Poster size 84cm x 118 cm (width x height), double tape attachment.
You can also indicate if you want to participate in the doctoral course that is sandwiched with the summit. The course is organized by KI and the theme is "Health Sciences and career development in the age of AI".
Note that detailed information about the doctoral course will be provided during early autumn 2026. It is possible to participate in the summit without taking the course.
- Questions about the abstract and/or the doctoral course email matti.nikkola@ki.se
Click on Registration form below including submission of abstract and registration for integrated doctoral course on AI.
The registration fee for the summit is 32 000 ISK (approx. 230 EUR), the fee is not subject to VAT.
Please note that the registration fee will be 38 000 ISK after 16 November 2026.
Included in registration fee: Conference materials, admission to the summit, coffee and refreshments during breaks, lunches and a basic dinner on February 18.
Accommodation/Hotel Information
We have pre-booked rooms for the delegates at Hotel Reykjavík Askja where the conference will take place. The below rates are valid when accommodation is booked via the registration form. All room rates include breakfast and VAT. Bookings will be invoiced together with the Conference fee.
- 34 500 ISK standard single room per night including breakfast
- 39 500 ISK standard double room (shared room) per night including breakfast
For any questions about registration or booking please contact Kristjana Magnúsdóttir kristjana@atconferences.is
Cancellation policy
Cancellation of registration must be sent in writing to Kristjana Magnúsdóttir kristjana@atconferences.is
Cancellations before 15 November 2026 will receive a full refund less ISK 12.000 administration fee. No refunds can be made for cancellations received after 15 November 2026, but changes can be made at any time. The conference organizers reserve the right to retain all fees paid in the event of non-attendance at the conference. Accommodation will be refunded if cancellation is made 4 weeks before arrival date. Neither the organizers of the conference nor Athygli Conferences can be held responsible for any financial loss resulting from exchange rate fluctuations. Service fee for all changes is ISK 5.500,-
Click on Payment below to pay the conference fee and to book and pay for your room at Hotel Reykjavík Askja. You may also book the optional tours.
How to get to the conference venue
Close to everything. Far from ordinary.
Situated on Nauthólsvegur 52, 102 Reykjavík, Iceland, Hotel Reykjavík Askja is a well-located in the green and peaceful surroundings of Öskjuhlíð. Nauthólsvík geothermal beach, Perlan, Reykjavík University and Reykjavík Domestic Airport are all nearby, while Reykjavík city centre is also within easy reach.
The distance from Keflavík International Airport to Reykjavík is 55 km or 45 minutes’ drive. The FLY BUS offers shuttle service between hotels in Reykjavík and Keflavík airport in connection with arrivals and departures. Taxi service is also available.
| 5 min | To Reykjavik city centre by car or bus |
|---|---|
| ~20 min | Coastal walk to the city centre |
| 1 km | Nauthólsvík geothermal beach |
| 1 km | Perlan museum & panoramic dome |
Preliminary programme
Get-together/city walk
We are planning for a get-together/city walk for the evening, more information on this soon.
Conference venue opens
- Get your badge
- Put up your poster
Welcome words
Silja Bára R. Ómarsdóttir, President of Iceland University
Health science and research in Iceland
Overview of health and well-being cohort studies in Iceland
Lárus Steinþór Guðmundsson, University of Iceland
Morning coffee with poster viewing
Career and Well-being: A joint effort at AAU
Kristian Østergaard Sørensen and Pascal Madeleine, Aalborg University
Talks focusing on health science related research in Iceland
Lunch with poster viewing
Health sciences and career development in the age of AI
Iurii Petrov, Karolinska Institutet
- AI: expectations of the past and future promises (interaction with audience, expectations in 5 years)
- AI in preclinical research/AI as a co-scientist
- AI in a clinical environment
- AI as a copilot for a doctor
- AI and Big Data/AI vs “alert fatigue"
- Human-machine interaction
- Risks of AI: hallucinations, sycophancy, security breaches, targeted attacks
Coffee break with poster viewing
Vote for best poster
10 years of Nordoc
Past, present and future views on how we can continue shape the doctoral experience at out partner universities.
Bob Harris, Karolinska Institutet
Moderated by Jessica Lönn-Stensrud
Past president of Iceland
A few words from the new leadership of NorDoc
Solveig Klæbo Reitan, professor and chair of NorDoc
Reception and mingle
Standing dinner
End of dinner
Exploring Reykjavik
Take down posters
Room needed for parallel session
Health sciences and career development in the age of AI
Iurii Petrov, Karolinska Institutet
- Point of discussion: how will AI influence the career landscape and job market?
- How AI is changing the job market now + possible trends in near future
- What skills are the most valuable? + Some lessons from the past
Parallel session with meeting for leaders and doctoral student administrators in member universities
Coffee break
Training and maintaining an academic brain in the AI era
Jessica Lönn-Stensrud, Faculty of medicine, University of Oslo
In a world where AI can write essays, summarize papers, and generate code in seconds, the role of the academic brain is changing. Training and Topics and dilemmas that will be raised and discussed:
- Cognitive Atrophy vs. Cognitive Offloading
- The Human-in-the-Loop Creativity
- The Fact-Checking Brain
- Protecting Deep Attention in a Fast-Paced World
- The Shift from "Answers" to "Questions"
Poster awards
Closing words
Lárus Steinþór Guðmundsson, University of Iceland
Lunch
Hvammsvik – Hot springs tour
For those who has signed up for the tour.
Golden Circle Tour
For those who has signed up for the tour.
Private tours for NorDoc Summit participants
Two private tours are available for NorDoc Summit participants. Registration and payment to Athygli Conferences are required.
Hvammsvik Hot Springs
Friday February 19 from 13:30 – 18:00
Included: Bus, guide, Hvammsvik Hot springs admission, Towel, 1 drink.
Departure from Hotel Reykjavík Askja at 13:30
Minimum 20 persons
Price: 24 700 ISK

Hvammsvik Hot Springs are situated right on the Atlantic Ocean, with water levels and temperatures of some of our natural pools fluctuating with the tides.
Recharge naturally
We promise a unique and authentic experience in unspoiled nature away from the crowds as you linger in our eight natural hot springs that glide into the ocean surrounded by majestic mountains and black beaches.
Golden Circle
Saturday February 20 from 10:00 – 18:00
Included: Bus, guidance & lunch at Gullfosskaffi
Departure from Hotel Reykjavík Askja at 10:00 am
Minimum 25 persons - Max 80 persons

Price: 23 500 ISK
The Golden Circle tour takes you on a spectacular day trip to see the magnificent Geysir geothermal area in the south-west of Iceland and the mighty Gullfoss waterfall, the queen of Icelandic waterfalls. Experience the bubbling mud pools and hissing steam vents at Geysir and of course Strokkur geyser, the most active geyser in Iceland as well as the massive Gullfoss in this classic Icelandic day trip. On the way the tour stops at Thingvellir National Park, an area rich in history and geological wonders. Located in a rift valley, Thingvellir sits on top of the plate boundary that runs through Iceland created by the awesome power of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates.
Organizers
The winter summit is organized jointly by the University of Iceland and Karolinska Institutet.
