Leading into the Arctic Circle Assembly, the University of Iceland invites you to a conference on October 15, from 13:00 to 17:00, in the Ceremonial Hall at the University of Iceland.

This annual event brings together leading scholars, policymakers, and community advocates to discuss urgent challenges facing the Arctic region. This year’s conference focuses on four interconnected themes: Arctic governance and security, the cryosphere, resilience in rural communities, and academic collaboration across the Circumpolar North.

As climate, geopolitical, and societal shifts accelerate, the Arctic is increasingly at crossroads. Can Arctic governance structures adapt to mounting security pressures? How are communities coping with the rapid loss of sea ice, glaciers, and permafrost? What are the long-term implications for those living in the Arctic? How can Arctic higher education institutions deepen their collaboration amid geopolitical tensions and build capacity for Arctic youth?

These questions demand interdisciplinary dialogue and collaborative solutions. This conference aims to foster an open discussion, drawing on diverse knowledge and institutional perspectives.

The event will be held in English. The program will be published at a later date.

Further information can be found here.

Registration is now open—click here to register.