Arctic Frontiers 2026: turn of the tide

2 - 5 February 2026 Norway

The 20th edition of Arctic Frontiers 2026 will take place will take place from 2-5 February 2026 in Tromsø, Norway under the theme: Turn of the Tide. Geopolitics, a growing space industry, defense investments into infrastructure, shifting economies, and fragile coastlines; all these require international and interdisciplinary approaches for a resilient and sustainable Arctic.

ESPI Junior Research Fellow, James Francis, will participate in the panel: “Governance and Policy for Sustainable Space Activities”.

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