Events

Gateway to Svalbard

Mandatory for cruise operators sailing in Svalbard.

April 30th, 2024 – April 30th, 2024

Svalbard Cruise Forum invites major stakeholders involved in cruise tourism in Svalbard, and all cruise operators - to a digital meeting to prepare for the upcoming season. This meeting is mandatory for cruise operators sailing in Svalbard.

Gateway to Greenland

For cruise operators sailing in Greenland

May 7th, 2024 – May 7th, 2024

AECO and Visit Greenland invite stakeholders and operators involved in cruise tourism in Greenland to a digital meeting to prepare for the upcoming season.

Svalbard Site Use Workshop

Operating members only

June 5th, 2024 – June 6th, 2024

AECO invites operating members to discuss measures to meet the new operating conditions in Svalbard, following new regulations from 2025.

Polar Field Staff Conference

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September 1st, 2024 – September 4th, 2024

The IAATO/AECO Polar Field Staff Conference will be held at Omni Providence, RI, USA, September 1-4.

Arctic Cruise Conference, Annual Dinner and Annual General Meeting

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October 22nd, 2024 – October 24th, 2024

Every year, since 2003, AECO's Annual Cruise Conference gathers the international Arctic expedition cruise industry, government officials and other stakeholders connected to Arctic cruise tourism. The conference is followed by AECO's Annual General Meeting, for members only.