UArctic Congress 2026

The biannual UArctic Congress takes place in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands from May 26 to 29, 2026, at the Arena við Tjarnir. The event is hosted by the University of the Faroe Islands (Setur), in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Culture and the Faroe Marine Research Institute.

The 2026 Congress themes align with the Kingdom of Denmark’s Arctic Council Chairship priorities. As a unique element, the event also integrates the Ocean Connectivity Conference, planned to be held in the Faroe Islands in 2026, to boost collaboration in this field.

The five themes are:

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