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Main panel 1, Wednesday: Governance
Narratives about the future of the High North are increasingly being shaped outside the region, in capitals like Washington DC, Beijing, and Brussels. While non-regional stakeholders are taking on a larger role in shaping policy, their priorities—especially around security, climate, and resource access—often diverge from the values and needs of the Nordic Arctic. How can the Nordic High North assert its own agenda within this broader geopolitical context?
Main panel 2, Wednesday: Business
The Arctic is full of local knowledge, research institutions, and entrepreneurial energy—but turning ideas into viable businesses remains a challenge. How can we strengthen innovative ecosystems in the Nordic Arctic to create more start-ups, scale-ups, and skilled jobs?
Main panel 3, Thursday: Resilience
The Arctic is changing faster than ever, yet our ability to adapt is falling behind. Resilient communities demand strong emergency preparedness capacities. Preparedness starts at the local level, where knowledge, experience, and people are essential. The panel will highlight the value of local insight, the role of people living in the Arctic in preparedness and resilience, and how we can build readiness.
Main panel 4, Thursday: People
While the Arctic is often portrayed through the lens of remoteness and challenge, those who live here know the truth: the Nordic North offers rich cultural life, strong communities, unique work–life balance, and increasingly world-class opportunities in education, digital services, and innovation.
This panel will explore the real value of living and working in the Arctic—through the eyes of young professionals, employers, and civic leaders. What makes people stay, move here, or return? And how can we better tell that story—both to ourselves and to the world?