ARCTIC CIRCLE Oct 17–19

Join us at Arctic Circle

Arctic Circle is the largest annual international forum for dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. The Nordic Council of Ministers and the Nordic Council will be present.

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Nordic Cooperation in the Arctic is more important than ever, not least due to the current geopolitical situation and an escalating climate crisis. This year, the Nordic Council of Ministers and the Nordic Council will have a prominent presence at the Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, hosting a total of 11 events both on-site and off-venue. Additionally, we invite you to visit our information booth in the Harpa conference area, where you can engage with our institutions and discover more about our projects and initiatives in the Arctic.

How can the Nordic countries work together to ensure a safe, resilient, and sustainable future in the Arctic Region? Join Nordic Cooperation at the Arctic Circle Assembly, taking place from October 17-19 at Harpa Conference Centre, Reykjavík. As the largest annual international forum for dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic, the Arctic Circle provides an open, democratic platform where a wide range of participants - including authorities, organizations, companies, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, indigenous communities, and engaged citizens - come together to address the challenges and opportunities facing the region.

Program

Wednesday, October 16

16.30 – 18.30: Nordic Health App Award

Organized by Nordic Innovation

Location: Hótel Holt (unofficial pre-event)

Thursday, October 17

09.00 - 9.55: Explore the Chill – Building Sustainable Energy Futures

Organized by Nordic Energy Research, ArcticNet, and Scottish Arctic Network

Location: Ríma B, Harpa Ground Floor

10.05-11.00: Bolstering Resilient Food Systems in a Changing Arctic

Organized by the Nordic Council of Ministers, The World Food Programme, and the Arctic Council

Location: Norðurljós, Harpa Second Level

Friday, October 18

08.30 - 09.25: The next Arctic Expedition - Exploring the Ocean Investing Opportunity

Organized by Nordic Innovation, FRONTTIER AS and Kerecis

Location: Háaloft, Harpa Eighth Level

14.50 - 15.45: A Unesco Vision for the North: Place Based Sustainable Development

Organized by Nordic Atlantic Cooperation (NORA), Faroese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Faroese UNESCO National Commission, Canadian Commission for UNESCO, and Orkney Islands Council

Location: Silfurberg Hall, Harpa Second Level

16.00 - 16.55: Arctic AI: Strategy, Ethics, and Business

Organized by Nordic Atlantic Cooperation (NORA), the West Nordic Council, Crow Industries, and PolArctic LLC

Location: Sker, Harpa Ground Floor

17.00 - 17.55: Nordic collaboration for hydrogen trucks deployment is decarbonizing the Arctic

Organized by Nordic Innovation and Next Wave project partners

Location: Sker, Harpa Ground Floor

18.20 - 19.15: Nordic Hydrogen Valleys: Opportunities in the Arctic

Organized by Nordic Energy Research

Location: Ríma B, Harpa Ground Floor

18.20 – 19.15: Queer Rights in the Arctic

Organized by the Nordic Council, the West Nordic Council, the Standing Committee of Parliamentarians of the Arctic Region (SCPAR), and Icelandic Arctic Cooperation Network (IACN)

Location: Skarðsheiði, Harpa Third Level

Saturday, October 19

09.00-16.15: Arctic Young Chef - FINALE! Elevating arctic culinary traditions through local produce and young talent

Organized by NORA and Arctic Young Chef

Place: Norðurbryggja open space, Harpa ground floor

13.15 – 14.10: The Future Of Arctic Parliamentarian Cooperation

Organized by the Nordic Council, the West Nordic Council and the Standing Committee

of Parliamentarians of the Arctic Region (SCPAR)

Location: Norðurljós, Harpa Second Level

Nordic Booth - meet us!

Meet Nordic Cooperation in our information booth (Harpa second floor) and learn more about our work and projects in the Arctic. Serveral of our Nordic institutions will be present in the booth at the following times.