Arctic Encounter 2023

Arctic Encounter 2023 is a three-day symposium that will take place at the Dena'ina Convention Center and the Anchorage Museum in Downtown Anchorage from Wednesday, March 29, 2023, through Friday, March 31, 2023.

Arctic Encounter is the largest annual Arctic policy and business event in North America, convening over 1,000 Arctic stakeholders worldwide, including indigenous leaders, national and international policymakers, researchers, scientists, military officials, business executives, and advocacy groups.

AS OF MARCH 28, two ticket types remain for sale.

1. A cocktail reception followed by a seated three-course dinner with two dance group performances, on stage debates, an auction, and live performance by Yup'ik musician, Byron Nicholai, on March 31 at 5 pm at the Dena'ina Center! Purchase tickets here (column to the right).
2. Student passes are still available at no cost to currently enrolled students. Learn more and request a student pass here.

Full three-day registration includes the following:

• Three full days of programming, including keynotes, plenary sessions, break-out sessions, exhibits, and more.
• Light breakfast and coffee each day.
• Three seated keynote luncheons.
• Full access to the MUSEUM AFTER DARK event at the Anchorage Museum on Thursday, March 30, 2023. This event is a partnered collaboration between Arctic Encounter and North X North, featuring the Arctic Encounter's Far North Fashion Show on the red carpet and live performances featured throughout all art exhibit halls, multiple hosted bars, and more.
• Seated three-course dinner with wine service, VIP armchair debates moderated by Washington Post reporter Libby Casey, and a live performance by the internationally acclaimed Yup'ik musician Byron Nicholai on Friday, March 31, 2023.
• Registration grants guests full access to all plenary sessions, keynotes, break-out sessions, Museum After Dark and the Far North Fashion Show, receptions, luncheons, and the seated dinner featuring VIP debates and performances.

GET INVOLVED 

AES is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit entity. Are you interested in supporting the mission of the Arctic Encounter? Each sponsorship level includes a specific number of registration passes. Click here to view the 2023 sponsorship opportunities, and contact the AES Team for more sponsorship information. Thank you for your consideration. 

QUESTIONS?

To learn more or to contact the AES Team, please visit arcticencounter.com or email info@arcticencounter.com.

CANCELLATION POLICY

All ticket cancellations or refunds must be processed before March 15, 2023, to receive a full refund. To request a refund, please email info@arcticencounter.com with "REFUND REQUEST" in the subject line before March 15. No refunds will be issued after March 15. Thank you.

REGISTRATION AVAILABILITY

Please note that space is limited, and registration will be closed once the event reaches capacity.

Advance registration is required. EARLY BIRD RATES WILL EXPIRE ON FRIDAY, MARCH 17 AT 6 PM AKST. Regular rates will expire once the event is at capacity. Space is limited.

REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE TO THE PUBLIC ON MONDAY, MARCH 27 AT 12 PM AKST.