Business in the Arctic – Spaces of Opportunities

The High North Dialogue is a platform for dialogue about the sustainable future in the Arctic.

In 2023 the topic was “Business in the Arctic – Spaces of Opportunities”, emphasizing the opportunities connected to Politics, Business, Outer Space and Ocean Space.

The conference lasted from April 18 – 21. On April 18 we had a full day of interesting Side Events. The main conference, with keynotes, panels, dinner and award ceremonies was on April 19 and 20. On April 21 we had the youth event, Barents Generation.

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A full conference hall with people sitting at tables during High North Dialogue 2023

Re-Experience High North Dialogue

High North Dialogue 2023 – Spaces of Opportunities had over 600 participants from almost 50 countries all over the world. While most were physically present in Bodø, we also had an audience of about 200 people online as well. Now you can re-experience the conference, via video, photos and articles.

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Kamera som står på et stativ filmer en diffus skikkelse på avstand. Vi ser bildet av ham klart i skjermen på kamera

High North Hero 2023

The winner of the High North Hero 2023 Award is Diane Hirshberg, Professor of Education Policy, and Director for the Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER) at University of Alaska Anchorage.

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Director of the High North Center Frode Mellemvik on stage with High North Hero 2023, Diane Hirshberg. He is holding a microphone, and they are both smiling and laughing. She is holding a bunch of flowers

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High North Dialogue 2023

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Sponsors: Bodø kommune, Equinor, Innovation Norway, Stormen, Nordland County Council. Partners: CHNL, Diku, LO Nordland, NHO Nordland, Nord university, The Norwegian Barents Secretariat, Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Research Council of Norway, UArctic, pust. Infor Parters: The Arctic Institute. High North News