Held in Oulu until the afternoon of Thursday, 6 September. It transfers to Helsinki for the Thursday evening reception and full science programme on Friday, 7 September.
Congress Programme Overview
: Monday – September 3, Oulu
- Meeting section – meeting sessions for , , and .
- Social programme –
- Side events -
- Optional tours in and around Oulu: , and
: Tuesday – September 4, Oulu
- Meeting section – continuation, "Meet UArctic" info session, and (joint session for Council members, rectors, etc).
- Side events –
- Social programme –
- , including Plenary Panel discussion "Arctic Agenda 2030 - a Challenge?"
- Social programme –
: Wednesday – September 5, Oulu
- Plenary sessions – ,
- Social programme –
: Thursday – September 6, Oulu & Helsinki
- in Oulu
- Plenary sessions in Oulu – ,
- Departures for Helsinki
- Social programme – in Helsinki
: Friday – September 7, Helsinki
- Plenary sessions – ,
- – including Plenary Panel discussion & Grand Final presentations
- Social programme - – sponsored by the City of Helsinki
The science programme is now online! to see the schedule and abstracts for the 50 science sessions. Beginning in Oulu on Wednesday, September 5 and concluding in Helsinki on Friday, September 7.
The themes of the UArctic Congress 2018 science sessions are environmental protection, connectivity, meteorological cooperation, and education. Contact congress.science@uarctic.org for more information.