Opportunities for communities and threats to lifestyles in the Arctic are being discussed at Hingborður Norðurinn this year as in previous years. In connection with the conference, there are many interesting events, including one that deals with entrepreneurship, innovation and economic development.
In connection with the Arctic Circle, the Nordic Council of Ministers and the Arctic Economy Council are hosting a Break-Out Session on economic development, innovation and entrepreneurship in the Arctic. The side event will take place in Kaldalón in Harpa on Friday 13 October between 16:15 and 17:45.
The role of Nordic co-operation in changes within the Arctic economies, the analysis of Arctic trade and the attitudes of indigenous peoples to Arctic business development will be discussed. Róbert Guðfinnsson from Genís will talk about what is needed to drive innovation and entrepreneurship in the Arctic, Stephen Hart, from the European Investment Bank, will present the financing of business development and investments in the Nordic region in terms of opportunities, needs and demands, Thomas Westergaard from Hurtigruten, will talk about the role of Nordic cuisine as a competitive advantage in tourism in the Arctic, and Sveinn Margeirsson from Matís will discuss the role of the bioeconomy in promoting sustainable growth in the Arctic.
Finally, Tero Vauraste, Chairman of the Arctic Chamber of Commerce, will discuss how to move forward with the Arctic Business Development Plan.
Related to this, Matís is a participant in the ClimeFish project, which aims to support sustainable fisheries, enable an increase in production within European aquaculture, facilitate economic and regional development within the industries, and develop forecasting models and decision-making tools to respond to climate change in collaboration with stakeholders.
Interested parties are encouraged to attend and participate in exciting discussions.