The 2026 Congress themes are aligned with the Kingdom of Denmark’s priorities for its Arctic Council chairship program. As a unique feature, the event will also incorporate the Ocean Conference, scheduled to be held in the Faroe Islands in 2026, with the aim of enhancing collaboration in marine science.

We invite session proposals that align with the Congress themes:

  • Sustainable Economic Development and International Cooperation
  • Oceans
  • Climate Change in the Arctic
  • Biodiversity
  • Indigenous Peoples and Northern Communities

For full theme descriptions and a list of sub-themes, please read the full call for session proposals. Session proposals that do not directly match a listed theme may be submitted under the category "Other", provided their relevance is clearly explained. 

We especially encourage sessions that include the participation of Indigenous peoples, youth, and local communities, and that apply transdisciplinary approaches to research and dialogue. Sessions can include oral and/or poster presentations, panel discussions, and roundtable dialogues. The official language of the Congress is English. 

Read the full call and start preparing your session proposals

Note that we only accept proposals submitted via the form - the form link will be available on the call page soon. 

The deadline for session proposals is July 7, 2025.

If you have any questions, please contact congress.sessions@uarctic.org.

We look forward to seeing you all in the Faroe Islands in May 2026!

The UArctic Congress 2026 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.

 

Important Dates

Session proposal submissions: By 7 July 2025
Accepted session announcement: End of September 2025
Abstract submission: 1 October – 30 November 2025
Accepted abstract announcement: Late January – early February 2026

 

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 brings together 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.

In addition to high-level plenary and parallel sessions, the Congress also includes the UArctic Assembly and Rectors meetings, 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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