Contact
Silja Elvarsdóttir
+354 7729027
silja@nordichouse.is
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.
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.
16.30 – 18.30: Nordic Health App Award
Organized by Nordic Innovation
Location: Hótel Holt (unofficial pre-event)
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
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
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
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.
October 17, from 09.30 - 12.00
October 17, from 12.00 – 17.30
October 18, from 08.30 – 14.00
October 18, from 14.00 – 21.00
October 19, from 09.00 – 14.00
October 19, from 14.00 – 21.00