UArctic Congress 2026 Call for Abstract Proposals
Submit an abstract proposal for the UArctic Congress 2026! The deadline for abstract submissions is 15 January 2026, 15:00 (16:00 CET).
The UArctic Congress 2026 will take place in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands from May 26 to 29, 2026. We invite abstract proposals aligned with the sessions that have been accepted. The list of sessions with session descriptions is available on the call pages, and when submitting, authors are instructed to select the relevant session from a list shown during the submission process.
The themes of the UArctic Congress 2026 follow the Kingdom of Denmark’s Arctic Council Chairship priorities, focusing on climate change, sustainable development, and the well-being of Arctic peoples. We welcome abstracts under the following six main themes:
- Sustainable Economic Development and International Cooperation
- Oceans
- Climate Change in the Arctic
- Biodiversity
- Indigenous Peoples and Northern Communities
- Other
Please read the full call for abstract proposals for submission guidelines and link to abstract submission form, information about session and presentation formats, and other important details. Abstracts must be submitted the latest by the announced deadline (15 January 2026, 15:00 (16:00 CET).
Read the full call and submit an abstract proposal
Read more about the extended abstract deadline here.
If you have any questions, please contact congress.sessions@uarctic.org.
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.
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.
