Atlantic Plastics 2026 will examine marine plastic pollution, including its sources and transport pathways, impacts on marine ecosystems and human health, and economic and social dimensions. The symposium will also address mitigation strategies, governance, and international efforts to reduce plastic pollution and protect the marine environment.



The event is hosted by the Government of Iceland.

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Munro has returned to its homeport in Alameda, California, following a 112-day patrol across the Bering Sea and Arctic Ocean that included monitoring Chinese research vessels, conducting joint exercises with Canadian forces and enforcing U.S. fisheries laws. The 418-foot national security cutter covered more than 23,000 nautical miles during the deployment, part of a broader effort to maintain a U.S. presence in the Arctic as Chinese and Russian activity draws increasing attention from Washington.

A new study from the University of Pittsburgh compares erosion in 12 small lake watersheds in two parts of Alaska. One part has continuous permafrost, where most of the ground stays permanently frozen below a topsoil layer that thaws each summer. The other region, in Interior Alaska, has discontinuous permafrost, meaning the permanently frozen ground below the topsoil is much patchier.

U.S. military personnel, scientists and international partners conducted live-fly testing in Alaska last month during the final event of a three-year Arctic air domain awareness experiment series, collecting data to assess technology that could help close surveillance gaps across the state.

For nearly four decades, the  Arctic  Research

Consortium  of  the  United  States  (ARCUS)  was

a  cornerstone  of  the  Arctic  science  community,

connecting scientists, educators, Indigenous scholars and

organizations,  policymakers,  and  the  public.  After  all

funding options were exhausted, the ARCUS board made

the difficult decision to sunset the organization. ARCUS

officially ended on 30 September 2025. At its final online

meeting in September 2025 (ARCUS 2025a), chaired by

interim Executive Director Audrey Taylor, it was resolved

that as part of the celebration of the ARCUS history and

accomplishments, a tribute to ARCUS would be held at the

annual meeting of the America.

Dr. Orian Welling (US Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s Cold Regions Research and Engineering Lab) will give an hour-long out-brief of the Advanced Microreactors Arctic Deployment Workshop, held in September 2026 at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and will provide an opportunity for questions and answers. An executive summary of the workshop highlights nine priority research areas.

The Anchorage Security and Defense Dialogue (ASDD), hosted by the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies, brings together military leaders, government officials, policymakers, researchers, industry representatives, and international partners to discuss security issues affecting the Arctic. The dialogue focuses on topics such as defense capabilities, homeland security, military readiness, technology, infrastructure, and cooperation among Arctic nations and allies. Through presentations, panel discussions, and working sessions, participants share information, discuss emerging challenges, and identify opportunities for coordination on Arctic security and defense priorities.

This event is by invitation only. This event is not open to the media. Due to the size constraints of the venue, early registration is encouraged. If you would like more information, please contact us at TSC-Engagements@groups.af.mil.

Hosted by the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE), this professional symposium will bring together leaders and experts from government, the military, industry and academia to examine the engineering, technological and operational challenges associated with sustained operations in the Arctic and Antarctic. Discussions will focus on ice-capable vessels and icebreakers, communications, aircraft and underwater systems, emerging technologies, and the infrastructure needed to operate effectively in remote and demanding polar environments. The program will also address growing U.S. and international investment in polar capabilities and the role of collaboration in supporting national security, maritime safety, commerce, environmental stewardship, scientific research and resource management.

Hosted by the Sitka Sound Science Center, Sitka WhaleFest brings together scientists, educators, artists, conservation leaders, and community members to explore marine ecosystems, ocean conservation, and coastal culture through public presentations, wildlife experiences, educational programming, and community events focused on the North Pacific environment.

The Forum for the Arctic and Antarctic 2026 will bring together researchers, early-career scientists, stakeholders, and government agencies to discuss Sweden’s preparations for the 5th International Polar Year and the future of Swedish polar research.



The event is hosted by the University of Gothenburg and organized in collaboration with the Centre for the Arctic and Antarctic at Luleå University of Technology, Arctic Centre at Umeå University, Bolin Centre for Climate Research at Stockholm University, Chalmers University of Technology, Swedish Polar Research Secretariat, and the Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) Sweden.

ArcticNet’s Annual Scientific Meeting brings together researchers, students, knowledge holders, policymakers, and other Arctic stakeholders to share current research and discuss issues affecting the North. Programming includes scientific sessions, networking opportunities, cultural activities, and interdisciplinary discussions designed to strengthen connections between research, communities, and decision-makers.

Hosted by the American Geophysical Union, the 2026 AGU Annual Meeting covers research across the Earth and space sciences. Its Arctic-focused sessions will feature research on sea ice, permafrost, glaciers, oceans, atmospheric conditions, ecosystems, and freshwater systems, as well as the broader effects of Arctic change.

The Alaska Marine Science Symposium brings together scientists, educators, resource managers, students, and members of the public to discuss current marine research in Alaskan waters. More than 700 participants typically attend, with programming that includes keynote presentations, scientific sessions, workshops, and poster presentations covering marine ecosystems, fisheries, ocean conditions, and other research relevant to Alaska and the Arctic.

The program connects science, policy, business, and Arctic communities, with an emphasis on knowledge-based dialogue, collaboration, and informed decision-making. Discussions will explore the growing global attention on the Arctic, the influence of information and disinformation, trust in science, and the importance of ensuring Arctic perspectives are represented as governments, researchers, industries, and communities make decisions affecting the region’s future.

The seminar will address developments in polar shipping, including navigation challenges, maritime safety, international regulations, shipping trends, Arctic port infrastructure, search and rescue, and lessons learned from recent vessel groundings. The event is co-sponsored by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Kingdom of Denmark's Chairship of the Arctic Council, in cooperation with the Protection of the Arctic Marine Environment Working Group (PAME).

The Alaska Forum, formerly Alaska Forum on the Environment, brings together community leaders and operators — from industry, business, federal, state, and tribal governments across Alaska and the Arctic — for technical training, professional development, and collaboration on issues facing the region. Topics span energy, infrastructure and community resilience, emergency preparedness, fish and wildlife, subsistence, resource development, public health, water and wastewater, workforce capacity, and Arctic and coastal change. Sessions draw on technical expertise, Indigenous Knowledge, and direct experience from communities across Alaska and the Arctic. AF2027 takes place February 1–5, 2027, at the Dena'ina Center in Anchorage. Join the conversations shaping Alaska and the Arctic.

The program will cover aerosol measurements, remote sensing, atmospheric modeling, long-range dust transport, polar air pollution, and aerosol-related climate impacts. The symposium is co-organized by the Icelandic Aerosol and Dust Association, UArctic's Thematic Network on High Latitude Dust, and the Agricultural University of Iceland.

Hosted by the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Anchorage Post, the Arctic Industry Forum brings together senior leaders and practitioners to discuss national security priorities and infrastructure issues affecting the Arctic’s built and natural environments.

SAVE THE DATE! The Joint (AC)3 - MOSAiC Conference 2027 (JAMC27) offers a forum for open, multi-disciplinary scientific exchange on the overarching theme of "Drivers and Impacts of a Changing Arctic." The international polar research community is invited to present and discuss scientific results achieved over the past decade, including findings from (AC)3, MOSAiC, and other Arctic research activities. Conference goals are to synthesize recent advances, inform future research actions, and enhance societal uptake of research outcomes. Abstract submission will open in October 2026.

Hosted by the Arctic Council as part of the Kingdom of Denmark’s Chairship program, the Arctic Biodiversity Summit will bring together scientists, policymakers, Indigenous Peoples, youth leaders, and other Arctic stakeholders to strengthen collaboration on biodiversity conservation across the Arctic region. The summit is intended to serve as a strategic platform for advancing knowledge exchange, supporting sustainable development, and helping transform scientific and Indigenous knowledge into action-oriented policy and conservation efforts focused on protecting Arctic ecosystems and biodiversity for future generations.

A pre-Congress session will be held above the Arctic Circle in Kotzebue, Alaska, with a focused agenda on syndemic infectious disease issues and research governance.

With 60 years of history, ICCH offers a forum for health professionals and students to exchange knowledge and strengthen partnerships.  We welcome researchers, clinicians, policymakers, community stakeholders, indigenous leaders to participate in discussions about health topics affecting northern communities.