Meetings

Information about the upcoming UArctic Board and Assembly meetings, as well as Rectors Meetings and the UArctic Congress.

UArctic Board Meetings

The Board normally meets two to three times per year. At least one of the meetings shall be held as a face-to-face meeting in one of the countries or territories of the Arctic.

Next meetings:

  • April 28-30, 2025 in Orkney, Scotland
  • September 2-4, 2025 in Nuuk, Greenland

Assembly Meeting

All members are represented in the UArctic Assembly, which oversees the development and direction of our organization. Meetings of the Assembly (previously known as Meetings of the Council) also serve as a forum of consultation, networking and cooperation between all members.

The Assembly meets once per year, with meetings hosted by UArctic member(s).

The next Assembly meeting will be held from June 6-9, 2025 in Inari, Finland. The meeting and conference will be hosted by the Sámi Education Institute.

UArctic Congress 2026 and UArctic Assembly 2026

The UArctic Congress 2026 takes place from May 26 to 29, 2026 in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands. The event is hosted by the University of the Faroe Islands, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Industry and Trade, and the Faroe Marine Research Institute. 

The Congress includes high-level plenary sessions, several parallel sessions, networking activities, and social and cultural events. It is an excellent opportunity for researchers, policymakers, Indigenous representatives, businesses, and students to exchange knowledge and meet and connect across the Arctic. 

The UArctic Congress 2026 also includes the 2026 UArctic Assembly meeting, as well as a UArctic Rectors meeting.