How can nations pursue their self-interests while managing the immense geographical shifts occurring in the Arctic, and how will Arctic policy change as new economic opportunities present themselves? As the region thaws, what conflict prevention and management infrastructure may be utilized or created to mitigate future conflicts? Where are the opportunities for creating climate resilient policy and infrastructure in the region?
Registration starts at 10:00am
Keynote (10:30am-11:00am):
Fran Ulmer – Chair, US Arctic Research Commission
Security Panel (11:00am-12:30pm):
Moderator: Seth Andre Myers – The Arctic Institute
Rear Admiral (retired) David Titley – Director, Center for Solutions to Weather and Climate Risk at Penn State University
Aaretti Siitonen – First Secretary, Embassy of Finland
Former Ambassador Ken Yalowitz – Director, Georgetown MSFS Conflict Resolution Program
Retired Judge Alice Hill – Research Fellow, Hoover Institution
Energy and Environment Panel (1:30pm-3:00pm):
Moderator: Berit Enge – High North News
Cathleen Kelly – Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress
Inuuteq Holm Olsen – Head of Representation, Greenland Representation
Olafr Røsnes – Energy Counselor, Embassy of Norway
Jessica Shadian – Senior Fellow, University of Toronto
Lunch and refreshments will be served
Event is on the record and open to the public