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 (Setur), in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Industry and Trade, and the Faroe Marine Research Institute.
The call for session proposals for the UArctic Congress 2026 is now open. Read more and start preparing your submission! The call closes on July 7, 2025.
The UArctic Congress is a biennial 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 are aligned with the Kingdom of Denmark’s priorities for its Arctic Council Chairship program:
As a unique feature, the Congress incorporates the Ocean Conference, scheduled to be held in the Faroe Islands in 2026, with the aim of enhancing collaboration in marine science.
In addition to high-level plenary and parallel sessions, the Congress also includes the 2026 meeting of the UArctic Assembly and a UArctic Rectors meeting, as well as networking and social events. It is therefore an excellent platform for all UArctic members to engage with each other, establish new connections, and promote cooperation in circumpolar research and higher education.
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