2023
Arctic Frontiers 2025:
Beyond
Borders
Tromsø january
Tromsø, Norway January 27th – 30th
Registration is Open!
Register now for the 2025 Arctic Frontiers conference at The Edge Hotel, Tromsø
2025 Conference Program
Volunteer
Join us as at the 2025 Arctic Frontiers: Beyond Borders conference in Tromsø!
We’re looking for dedicated volunteers to help bring our event to life!
Interested? Fill out our volunteer application:
Fee Waivers and Travel Grants
Thanks to the support of Sparebank1 Nord-Norge “Samfunnsløftet” and Global Affairs Canada through the Global Arctic Leadership Initiative (GALI), we’re offering a limited number of conference fee waivers and travel grants for the Arctic Frontiers 2025 Beyond Borders Conference.
Apply by 29th of November 2024.
Big Picture
SESSIONS
Tuesday, 28th of January
The session will focus on the current state of Arctic affairs and the shared vision for the region moving forward. Regardless of differences in cultures, and generations, there is an urgent need for collective thoughts to translate into action to promote the region’s resilience.
Thursday, 30th of January
The session will focus on the economic, political, and environmental shifts the green transition requires and potential concrete steps. A balance must be struck between what we can lose or gain in different pathways to a greener economy.
Science
SESSIONS
Tuesday, 28th of January
This session will focus on the intricate relationship between geopolitical tensions and the sustainability of life in Arctic communities, highlighting how demographic continuity and security are closely tied to global dynamics often beyond local control.
Amid rising international instability and geo-economic shifts, the need for cross-border dialogue and cooperation has become more pressing, especially as Arctic communities bear the impact of distant conflicts and historical legacies.
The session will explore how physical and ideological borders shape Indigenous life and disrupt traditional ways, calling for an in-depth examination of Arctic livelihoods, cultural diversity, and resilience.
Wednesday, 29th of january
This session will delve into the critical intersection of sustainability and innovation in Arctic shipping, addressing how to balance the growing need for maritime transport with environmental stewardship.
As shipping intensifies in Arctic waters, the sector must pivot toward carbon-neutral and energy-efficient solutions, employing advanced propulsion technologies, digitization, AI, and smart energy systems. However, realizing these goals requires robust policy support, cross-border collaboration, and infrastructure that meets the unique demands of the Arctic.
This session aims to drive knowledge-sharing and foster quintuple helix partnerships that prioritize environmental resilience and economic sustainability in the region’s maritime activities by bringing together key maritime stakeholders, including industry, Indigenous communities, researchers, and policymakers.
ABROADS 2024
Sustainable Arctic Seas: AI and Environmental Protection
11th December
Busan, South Korea
The Arctic is transforming faster than anywhere else on the planet, and in a region with high stakes, the need for innovative solutions has never been more urgent.
License to Operate:
Sustainable Ocean Development and the Green Transition
4th of December 2024
Brussels, Belgium
Norway’s vast coastlines hold untapped potential for sustainable energy and economic growth, but how will local communities benefit?
