High North Dialogue is an annual conference that brings together major stakeholders concerned with Arctic development. The 2025 conference is set to take place on March 26-27, 2025, at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Bodø, Norway, and online – with a pubinar happening on the evening of the 25th.


– This year’s conference is titled “Business in the Arctic: New Realities” and explores the changes in the landscape of economic, political, and environmental opportunities and challenges in the High North, says Benedikte Kosmo Underland, leader of the High North Dialogue.

Key topics include the intersection of security politics and Nordic cooperation, the growing potential of the New Space Industry, the urgent need for a Green Transition towards sustainable practices, and the emerging Blue Opportunities in maritime and ocean-based industries.

– Together, these themes highlight the Arctic’s changing role in global business and the need for innovative solutions to navigate its unique complexities, Underland explains.

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Book your hotel

Special hotel rates available at Radisson Blu Hotel Bodø for bookings made by January 24th. After this date, accommodation will be subject to availability on a first-come, first-served basis.

Also – check out our social events.

Preliminary program:

Tuesday March 25 

18.00 – 19.00 Arctic Geopolitics Pubinar at the local brewery Bådin


Wednesday March 26 

08.00 – 09.00 Side Events

09.30 – 10.30 Side Events

11.00 – 11.15 Welcome to the High North Dialogue 2025

11.15 – 12.30 New Realities: Security Politics are Reshaping the High North

12.30 – 13.00 High North Young Entrepreneur

13.00 – 14.00 Lunch

14.00 – 15.00 New Realities: The High North in New Space

15.30 – 16.30 Navigating Arctic Journalism in a New Reality

17.00 – 18.00 Side Events

19.00 – 19:30 Mingling

19:30 – 22.00 Conference Dinner at Radisson Blu Hotel

 

Thursday March 27 

09.00 – 10.00 Ambassador Panel – A new High North

10.30 – 11.00 High North Scenarios

11.00 – 11.30 High North Hero

12.00 – 13.00 I had a Green Dream

14.00 – 14.30 I have a Blue Dream

14.30 – 15.30 New Realities: Dreams for the High North

16.00 – 17.00 Side Events

17.30 – 18.30 Side Events

Confirmed speakers and moderators

  • Mr. Jonas Gahr Støre, Prime Minister of Norway
  • Chargé d’Affaires Eric Meyer, U.S. Embassy in Norway
  • Ambassador Teemu Tanner, Embassy of Finland in Norway
  • Ms. Anu Fredrikson, Executive Director, Arctic Frontiers
  • Dr. Michael Byers, Professor of Global Politics and International Law, University of British Colombia
  • Mr. Mads Qvist Fredriksen, Executive Director, Arctic Economic Council
  • Dr. Andreas Østhagen, Senior Researcher, Fridtjof Nansen Institute/ High North Center for Business and Governance, Nord University Business School
  • Ms. Therese Kristiansen, Director People & Organization, KSAT – Kongsberg Satellite Services
  • Mr. Ole Dokka, Founder & Executive Director, Spaceport Norway
  • Ms. Ingun Berget, President, Andøya Spaceport
  • Ms. Trine Jonassen, Editor in Chief, High North News
  • Ms. Line Ylvisåker, Editor-in-chief, Svalbardposten
  • Mr. Mox Murugan, Business Development Director, Hydrogen, Nordion Energi
  • Mr. Are Tomasgard, Secretary, Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions
  • Dr. Gry Agnete Alsos, Dean, Nord University Business School
  • Dr. Jan-Gunnar Winther, Pro-rector Research and Development, UiT – The Arctic University of Norway
  • Mr. Alexander Ugland, Project Manager – Bioeconomy, Bellona