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Registration for Rovaniemi Arctic Spirit 2025 is now open – Preliminary program published!

The wait is over - registration for the Rovaniemi Arctic Spirit Conference is now open. Secure your spot at Finland’s leading international Arctic event, which takes place from May 5–7, 2025, in Rovaniemi.

Participants are encouraged to register as early as possible to take advantage of early bird rates, available until April 6, 2025. After this date, standard registration fees will apply. Full details on pricing and registration can be found on our website.

In addition to opening registration, we are pleased to announce that the preliminary conference program is now available online. While the overall structure is in place, session details and scheduling may still be adjusted as we finalize the program. Stay tuned for updates!

This year’s conference theme, “Elements of Arctic Security", brings together international experts, researchers, and policymakers to discuss the evolving security landscape in the Arctic. Topics will range from geopolitical shifts and environmental security to infrastructure resilience and community preparedness.

Don’t miss this opportunity to take part in high-level discussions on the future of the Arctic. Register now and plan your trip early—interest in the conference has been high, and places may fill up quickly. We recommend confirming your participation as soon as possible.

We look forward to welcoming you to Rovaniemi in May!

Register now and explore the program.



Contact Information:

Mari Riikonen, Conference Coordinator
mari.riikonen (at) ulapland.fi
+358 40 484 6687

Markku Heikkilä, Head of Science Communications
markku.heikkila (at) ulapland.fi
+358 40 484 4300