Niko Hänninen, University of Oulu, Finland - Project CIRCNETS

Jose Manuel San Emeterio, ERNACT, Ireland - Project INNOCAP

Ari Laakso, University of Lapland, Finland & Steve Taylor, University of Highlands and Islands, Scotland - Project RETURN

Nordlab – Center for Crisis Management and Collaboration – conducts practice-based research and education in preparedness, societal security, and collaboration. The centre offers modern facilities for exercises, teaching, research, and dialogue with emergency response actors and industry. Walking distance from Nord University

Timo Rui, Karelia University of Applied Science, Finland - Project GLOW 2.0

Susanna Leskinen, Lapland University of Applied Sciences, Finland & Nick Timmons, Atlantic Technological University, Ireland - Projects RemoTED and Tech2Heal

Ian Brannigan, Western Development Company, Ireland - Project N-LITE

NOATUN is Norway’s most modern laboratory building, newly opened at Nord University. During your visit, you’ll get a guided tour of the facilities supporting research and education in areas such as aquaculture, marine biodiversity, veterinary science, and biotechnology. Walking distance from Nord University

Per Otto Aursand, Norwegian Public Roads Administration, Norway

Bjarne Lindeløv, Nordland Research Institute, Norway - Project HYBES

Yvonne von Friedrichs, Mid Sweden University, Sweden - Project MERSE

Jenny Turton, Arctic Frontiers, Norway - Project CAP-SHARE

Umair N. Mughal, Nord University, Norway - Project NORDIC BRIDGE

Kirsi Knuuttila, Jamk University of Applied Sciences, Finland - Projects Sustainable SMEs and TARGET CIRCULAR

This panel will delve into the role that transnational cooperation plays in advancing sustainable development at the local level in the Arctic using the Arctic Urban and Regional Cooperation (AURC) as a lens to look at what works, what doesn't and what we should do more of. 

Get an inside look at the JRCC, where real-time emergency responses are coordinated across land, sea, and air. Hear how critical operations are managed and lives are saved in the Arctic - now strengthened by the Interreg NPA funded NAMRO project, which supports more efficient and coordinated mass rescue operations. Walking distance from the Radisson Blu.

This European Union funded project aims to support Arctic and European youth with knowledge, skills and opportunities to work towards implementing good climate and nature policies for the Arctic. In their session, Arctic Youth Network, a consortium partner, will share experience of youth engagement in the project.

Led by the High North Center for Business and Governance

This session will explore current and future trends for sustainable Arctic development based on the results of the Arctic Business Index project (previously known as Business Index North). Through the expert panel the session will address the following questions. What is the socio-economic and business outlook for the Arctic? How to overcome overreliance on natural resources and promote Arctic innovations? What are possible scenarios for economic cooperation in the Arctic? And is it still possible to develop the Arctic in a sustainable way?

Elena Bezborodova, AIM Centre, Ireland - Project ARCTIC EDGE

Mariia Hämäläinen, Savonia University of Appliend Sciences, Finland - Project InnoGS

Light Refreshments & Entertainment – Join us before leaving Bodø for a relaxed get-together with snacks & entertainment before heading home.

Beer tasting - Discover the flavour, aroma, and character of three locally brewed beers from Bodø. Tickets (250 NOK) available here.

Yes, I am interested in receiving the list of car share-rides once the registration closes (17th September).