Svalbard Science Conference 2025: Svalbard as an Arctic hotspot for climate change and international cooperation

The Svalbard Science Forum is excited to announce the fifth Svalbard Science Conference – the only conference dedicated to Svalbard research –- which will be held 28–29th October at Quality Hotel Expo Fornebu in Oslo, Norway.

Svalbard research is more important than ever. This year’s theme, Svalbard as an Arctic hotspot for climate change and international cooperation, underscores the critical importance of Svalbard research in understanding and addressing global climate challenges.

The conference will bring together researchers at all career stages, research managers, policymakers and other stakeholders of Svalbard research to build and strengthen multi-generational, interdisciplinary and international collaboration.

Call for abstracts: Deadline for submitting abstracts is 1st May.

More information can be found on the official website: 

Link to the conference webpage