The Arctic Circle Business Forum, a new initiative, will be launched at the upcoming Assembly, 17-19 October.
The Business 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 will benefit from a wide range of connections, opportunities and networking events, along with discussions on future trends, entrepreneurship and finance. A key element of the Forum will be to highlight sustainable business development and industry best practices for ethical and equitable engagements.
During the Assembly’s three days, the Business Forum will offer a diverse array of sessions, including high-level discussions, Spotlight Sessions where industry leaders will share insights on the future and emerging opportunities in the Arctic, as well as by invitation-only sessions and numerous networking events. The Business Forum will concentrate on the following areas:
- Blue Economy
- Clean Energy Transition
- Financial Resources and Investment Opportunities
- Innovation and Technology
- Natural Resource Development
- Tourism
- Transportation
A key part of the Business Forum will be an emphasis on networking events with the possibility to forge connections with entrepreneurs, industry pioneers, financial institutions and global stakeholders. Companies and their representatives can also make use of the Business Forum to:
- Organize Sessions
- Organize separate programs around:
a. Board meetings
b. Company visits and retreats
c. Knowledge exchanges - Bring customers, clients and others to the Business Forum. E.g:
a. Selective customers
b. Potential clients
c. Board members
d. Senior staff
Included in the Arctic Circle Business Forum Package and exclusive to the Business Forum participants:
- Access to all Business Forum Sessions and Events
- Special networking lunch receptions with speakers on the first and second day of the Assembly
- Evening events
- Access to a special Business Forum app meant for facilitating networking
- Facilities for private and networking meetings
- Access and assistance to book special meeting rooms
- Special accommodation rates at the Reykjavík Edition Hotel
- Business Tour on October 16th
- Full access to the 2024 Arctic Circle Assembly.
For those interested in partnering with Arctic Circle and becoming special Business Forum Members or Partners with enhanced exclusivity, please contact Friðrika Geirsdóttir, Director of the Business Forum, fridrika@arcticcircle.org.
No. 5/2024, 26 August 2024
