The Arctic Circle Assembly is an annual conference in Reykjavik, Iceland, that brings together key stakeholders to discuss and collaborate on issues related to the Arctic region.  Arctic Economic Council (AEC) participates in the event each year, contributing its expertise in fostering sustainable economic development and business opportunities in the Arctic.

 PROGRAMME

October 17, Thursday

09:00 – 11:45 | Business Forum. Opening Session. Voices of the Arctic Businesses.

11:20 – 12:15 | Navigating the new Arctic: the role of non-Arctic states in shaping the future.

18:15 – 19:10 | A trillion reasons: visions of arctic investment.

 

October 18, Friday

09:35 – 10:30 | Strengthening Canada-Greenland trade cooperation.

14:50 – 15:45 | The EU and innovation for sustainable development in the Arctic.

18:00 – 18:55 | Business Forum. To Invest or not to invest in the Arctic.

20:15 – 21:10 | Business Forum. Bridging business, diplomacy and research in the Arctic. (by invitation only)

 

October 19, Saturday

08:30 – 09:25 | Business Forum. Arctic Shipping: the past the present and the future.

09:00 – 09:55 | State of development in the Arctic from 2025 to 2050.

17:00 | Plenary session II. Polar Bear’s Den. Cities of Arctic Youth.