The annual Arctic Circle Assembly brings together governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, citizens and others for a comprehensive and democratic Arctic dialogue. The Assembly is the largest gathering on Arctic affairs. It is a place for international engagement, cooperation, and celebration.
2025 Arctic Circle Assembly
The Arctic Circle Assembly will be held in the Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre, Reykjavík, Iceland, on October 16 - 18. Registration will open in early June.
Call for Session Proposals is Now Open!
Governments, universities, companies, research institutions, organizations, associations and others are invited to submit Session proposals for the 2025 Arctic Circle Assembly.
Deadline for submitting proposals is 23:59 May 1, 2025 - Alaska Standard Time (AKST).
2025 Polar Dialogue
The Polar Dialogue will return in October. It consists of a series of sessions, consultative meetings, workshops and high-level Plenary Sessions taking place during the Assembly.
The initiative aims to facilitate science and research cooperation in the Arctic, Antarctic and Himalaya-Third Pole region, as well as other ice-covered areas of the world. Chaired by H.E. Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Prime Minister of Iceland 2017-2024, the Polar Dialogue unites global experts and policymakers to address scientific challenges and foster collaboration.
2025 Business Forum
The Business Forum will take place during the 2025 Assembly at the Reykjavik EDITION Hotel (located within the Assembly Area). It consists of a series of Sessions, consultative meetings, workshops and high-level Plenary Sessions. The Business Forum will delve further into areas of interest including tourism, the blue economy, infrastructure, innovation and more.
Additionally, the Assembly program has Business Forum Sessions that are open to all participants.
The Frederik Paulsen Arctic Academic Action Awards
The Frederik Paulsen Arctic Academic Action Awards will be awarded for the fifth time at the 2025 Arctic Circle Assembly.
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The 2024 Assembly
Revisit the 2024 Arctic Circle Assembly on our dedicated site. Explore photos, programs, and moments that made the Assembly memorable.
2024 Polar Dialogue
The Polar Dialogue builds on the preceding Paris Polar Summit held at the initiative of the President of France, Emmanuel Macron in November 2023, and a series of discussions during consultative meetings with key stakeholders in Paris, Reykjavík, Monaco and Berlin.
The 2024 Polar Dialogue took place at the Arctic Circle Assembly and consisted of a series of sessions, consultative meetings, workshops and high-level Plenary Sessions taking place during the Assembly's three days.
2024 Business Forum
The Business Forum was launched at the 2024 Arctic Circle Assembly. The Forum builds on ten years of Arctic Circle's successful operations, during which many businesses and financial institutions have credited their participation as instrumental for development and success.
The Arctic Circle Business Forum participants benefited from a wide range of Sessions and multiple networking events. A key element of the Forum was to highlight sustainable business development and industry best practices.
