Events

2024 Joint Arctic SAR Event

Reykjanesbær, Keflavik, Iceland, March 20-21.

March 20th, 2024 – March 21st, 2024

EVENT FULL/REGISTRATION CLOSED

Tools and processes

Webinar for field staff and operations

April 3rd, 2024 – April 3rd, 2024

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.

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.