Sessions co-hosted by the Thematic Network on Arctic Transport and Logistics and the Centre for High North Logistics at Nord University:

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

  • Session 1: Tuesday 9:45–10:45
    How Can Transportation and Infrastructure Strengthen Security and Preparedness?
    How can transportation and infrastructure strengthen security and preparedness? The panel will take a closer look at the links between infrastructure and security. The panelists will explore the role of critical infrastructure, transportation and logistics in the European Arctic, and how increased Nordic and European cooperation can serve military as well as civilian needs.
  • Session 2: Tuesday 11:15–12:30
    Infrastructure, Logistics and Security in the European Arctic – A Call for Nordic Cooperation

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

  • Session 1: Wednesday 8:45–10:00
    Transportation, Infrastructure and Logistics in the European Arctic: Future Solutions, Business Opportunities, and Competence Needs - Part 1: Business Opportunities
    Future competence: The case for a new Nordic research and education programme and the need for foresight and long-term planning
  • Session 2: Wednesday 10:15–11:30
    Transportation, Infrastructure and Logistics in the European Arctic: Future Solutions, Business Opportunities, and Competence Needs - Part 2: Arctic Mobility
    Future competence: The case for a new Nordic research and education programme and the need for foresight and long-term planning
  • Session 4: Wednesday 14:45–16:00
    Transportation, Infrastructure and Logistics in the European Arctic: Future Solutions, Business Opportunities, and Competence Needs - Part 3: Infrastructure and Logistics Options
    Novel transport, infrastructure and logistics solutions in the European Arctic and the Arctic – an overview of needs plus examples of ongoing activities and recent research findings (BEAR project)

For the full program, please visit the Arctic Spirit Conference 2025 website.