Business in the Arctic – Spaces of Opportunities

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

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

This year’s topic is “Business in the Arctic – Spaces of Opportunities”, emphasizing the opportunities connected to Politics, Business, Outer Space and Ocean Space.

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Photo of Bodø Harbour with Stormen Library in the middle. The sun is setting and we can see the classic Radisson Hotel

Side Events

We have now published our very exciting program of Side Events. They are an an excellent opportunity to gain even more insight into business, politics, societal developments, security and sustainable growth in the Arctic. 

All Side Events are free, but you have to register for the conference to attend them.

Our Side Events are everything from workshops and labs to panel discussions and lectures. We even have a pubinar with quiz!

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High North Dialogue Academy

The High North Centre for Business and Governance (HNC) is proud to present the High North Dialogue Academy – a one week academy for young ambitious future leaders with a particular interest in Arctic societies.  

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High North Dialogue Academy
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