Arctic Security Conference 2027
Oslo, Norway, September 15th
Building on the foundations of previous conferences, the Arctic Security Conference will be held for a fourth time in 2026. The ASC aims to facilitate in-depth discussions about the underlying drivers and logic shaping Arctic politics, by specifically concentrating on a single issue – security.
This year's conference will be concentrated around ***. It will be held on Wednesday, September 15th, with both open and closed events on Monday, September 13, and Tuesday, September 14.
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The Arctic Security Conference 2027 will have a particular focus **
When: Wednesday, September 15 (with closed and open events on the 13th and 14th)
Where: The Hub, Oslo (Jernbanetoget. 2nd floor)
Purpose: Contribute to enlightened debate about security policy in the High North and the Arctic, with an emphasis on transatlantic relations and the European High North
Format: One day with panels structured around keynotes and conversation. 250 NOK entry. Coffee and light lunch included. Approx. 300 seats in the venue + live/recorded streaming
Support: The conference takes place under the framework of the Norwegian Centre for Geopolitics, with financial support from partners, various projects under the Norwegian Research Council, the partners, and the Norwegian Ministry of Defence. All responsibility lies with the Fridtjof Nansen Institute.
Primary contact points:
Andreas Østhagen, Research Director Arctic & Ocean Politics, Fridtjof Nansen Institute (ao@fni.no)
Iselin Nemeth Winther, Researcher, Fridtjof Nansen Institute (inwinther@fni.no)
The Arctic Security Week at a glance
The Arctic Security Conference is held on Wednesday, September 15th, with both open and closed events on Monday, September 13th, and Tuesday, September 14th. The closed events are for partner institutions, speakers, and invited guests. Interested in engaging, contact Andreas Østhagen, Iselin Németh Winther, or the contact person listed on the specific event. Monday September 13
11:00 - 16:00 // Closed event
EARLY CAREER PROGRAMME
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Tuesday, September 14
09:00 - 12:00 // Closed event
PARTNER MEETING
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12:00 - 16:00 // Closed event
ASC ACADEMIC WORKSHOP
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19:00 // Open event
INFORMAL GATHERING
@ Barecode Streetfood
Wednesday, September 15
10:00 - 17:15 // Open event
ARCTIC SECURITY CONFERENCE
@ Sentralen
The Arctic Security Conference is the main event of the week. It is open to
the public, but registration is required. Registration includes access to both
the conference and the ASC reception. Scroll down for more information.
18:00 // Open event
ASC RECEPTION
@ Sentralen
