The biannual UArctic Congress takes place in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands from May 26 to 29, 2026, at the Arena við Tjarnir. The event is hosted by the University of the Faroe Islands (Setur), in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Industry and Trade and the Faroe Marine Research Institute.The UArctic Congress is a biannual event that brings together a science conference and key UArctic meetings into a single gathering.
With the aim to foster contacts and enhance networking, the UArctic Congress welcomes institutional leaders, Indigenous representatives, academics, scientists, and students from around the Circumpolar North and beyond. Together with partners, policy makers, and other actors, the Congress strives to take the Arctic agenda forward by creating and strengthening collaborations that produce new findings and solutions for the future of the Arctic region.The 2026 Congress themes align with the Kingdom of Denmark’s Arctic Council Chairship priorities. As a unique element, the event also integrates the Ocean Connectivity Conference, planned to be held in the Faroe Islands in 2026, to boost collaboration in this field.
The five themes are:
Sustainable Economic Development and International Cooperation
Oceans
Climate Change in the Arctic
Biodiversity
Indigenous Peoples and Northern Communities
the Call for Abstract Proposals for the UArctic Congress 2026 is open: Uarctic Congress 2026
Deadline: 15 december 2025
