The deadline for submitting proposals is May 1, 2026, at 23:59 Alaska Standard Time (AKST). Registration for the Assembly is expected to open in early June.

The Arctic Circle Assembly has become the world’s largest annual gathering focused on Arctic issues, bringing together up to 2,500 participants from more than 70 countries each year. The event is hosted at Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Center and the Reykjavík EDITION hotel.

Founded as an open platform for dialogue and cooperation, Arctic Circle brings together governments, businesses, research institutions, universities, Indigenous representatives, environmental organizations, think tanks, and civil society to discuss the future of the Arctic and its global importance. The organization describes itself as nonprofit and nonpartisan.

The annual Assembly attracts heads of state, ministers, parliamentarians, Indigenous leaders, scientists, entrepreneurs, business representatives, students, and environmental advocates, reflecting the growing international interest in Arctic development, governance, climate change, energy, and security.

The event has become an important venue for international discussions on Arctic policy and cooperation, as well as a platform for presenting new research, initiatives, and business opportunities connected to the region.