Join the Scenario Workshop: The Future Role of the European Union in Arctic Economic Development
Join the Scenario Workshop: The Future Role of the European Union in Arctic Economic Development
We invite graduate students and young professionals from across Europe to participate in an interactive scenario workshop exploring alternative futures for the Arctic and the EU's role within it. Working together, participants will analyze key uncertainties, challenge assumptions, and develop plausible scenarios for Arctic economic development over the next decade and beyond.
The workshop will bring together diverse perspectives from fields such as sustainability, economics, policy, business, technology, and regional development. Participants will gain practical experience with scenario methodology, strengthen their strategic thinking skills, and contribute to discussions on one of Europe's most important emerging policy challenges.
The outcomes of the workshop will be presented at the Arctic Futures Symposium in Brussels.
Who should apply?
Graduate students interested in Arctic affairs, sustainability, economics, innovation, or strategic planning
Young professionals working with Arctic-related issues
Workshop
📍 Mission of Norway to the EU, Rue Archimède, 17, 1000 Brussels
📅 30 November 2026 | 10:00-16:00
Organizers
Organizers: Nord University Business School (Norway), International Polar Foundation, North-Norway European Office, European Policy Centre
Terms of Participation
Participation is free of charge. Participants will be selected based on their online applications. During the selection process, we will ensure diversity within the group in terms of fields of expertise, age, and gender. In addition, a number of places will be reserved for graduate students.
As part of the application, you will also be asked to explain your motivation for participating in the workshop.
The maximum number of participants is 25.
Please note that participants are responsible for covering their own travel and accommodation costs in Brussels.
Apply now and help imagine the future of the European Arctic.
Requirements for participants
Education: Graduate student minimum, several places can be allocated to bachelor level students with relevant background
Submit application form
Answer online form “the 7 Questions” about trends influencing the European Arctic and its role in the Arctic based on the participants’ own perceptions. This will help the organizers to customize the workshop in form which is most suitable for the group. Link to the online form will be sent to the accepted applicants.
Highly recommended reading before the workshop:
- Reports content of Arctic Business Index
- International Cooperation in the Arctic 2035 – The Four Scenarios
- Future scenarios of commercial freight shipping in the Euro-Asian Arctic
- The Draghi report on EU competitiveness
- Cutting Through Narratives on Chinese Investments
- Arctic Climate Change Update 2024: Key Trends and Impacts. Summary for Policy-makers. | AMAP
- Scenarios For Greenland: Deterrence, Dependence, or Capitulation?
- Munich Security Report 2025: Multipolarization - Munich Security Conference
- Technology and Innovation Report 2025 (Overview)
- Europe's Northern Neighbourhood: A New Strategy for the Arctic
Technical: bring your own laptop if possible
