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Please Register on Eventbrite for the Foreign Policy event: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/discussion-on-icelands-foreign-policy-tickets-1223564366959
Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, Minister for Foreign Affairs, joins us on February 20th, 2025, to discuss Iceland‘s foreign policy outlook and external trade.
Minister Gunnarsdóttir will spend the first 15 minutes of the event discussing the government's foreign policy priorities and external trade. This will be followed by a Q&A session with participants.
The meeting will start on time, so please join the conference few minutes before 11:30 AM EST (16:30 GMT) to catch all the proceedings.
The event is organized by the Icelandic Canadian Chamber of Commerce (Canada), Icelandic American Chamber of Commerce (USA), the American-Icelandic Chamber of Commerce (Iceland), the Embassies of Iceland in Ottawa and Washington DC, and Business Iceland in New York.
Agenda
11:30am-11:45am: Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, Minister for Foreign Affairs
11:45-11:58: Q&A facilitated by Margrét Harðardóttir, Senior Vice President, Argosy Real Estate Partners, Chairman of the Icelandic American Chamber of Commerce (USA)
Hosts: Pétur Óskarsson, CEO, Business Iceland, Vice-Chairman of the American-Icelandic Chamber of Commerce (Iceland) and Ambassador Hlynur Guðjónsson, Embassy of Iceland in Ottawa
Also, if you have an interest in film making the embassy is organizing a discussion on film making in Iceland and Costa Rica on Feb. 18 at 11:30am EST with the Reykjavik International Film Festival.
Please register at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/filmmaking-in-costa-rica-a-conversation-with-director-gustavo-fallas-tickets-1154822628569
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I am pleased to announce that registration is open for the International Forum and Exhibition Chemical Industry of Russia, which will be held on 24-25 June 2025, Irkutsk, Russia.
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Programme highlights:
- 150+ TOP EXECUTIVES from leading chemical companies will gather to address the industry’s most pressing challenges in one venue
- 20+ EXCLUSIVE PRESENTATIONS delivered by senior leaders of key market players, sharing critical insights and strategies
- 20+ MAJOR INDUSTRY PROJECTS. Firsthand updates on the realisation of large-scale investment projects in Russia and CIS
- TRENDS 2025. Opportunities and Challenges for Russia’s Chemical Sector. An in-depth analysis of the global and regional chemical markets. Discover key development trends from top industry experts and market leaders. What is shaping the current landscape of the chemical industry in Russia and CIS?
- SMALL- AND MEDIUM-SCALE chemistry — Strategies for growth in today’s economic landscape
- NEXT-GEN CHEMISTRY - The latest breakthroughs in technologies, materials, and researches. Innovative solutions, faster production launches, and equipment advancements
- FUNDING SOURCES UNCOVERED — All about securing investments, project financing, and effective financial management in the chemical sector
- LOGISTICS & INFRASTRUCTURE — Construction and modernisation of terminals and storage facilities. Collaboration with foreign partners: new opportunities and challenges. Development of social infrastructure in key regions. A detailed review of real-life examples and case studies of completed and ongoing projects.
- NEW PLANTS & Production Facilities — Get the inside scoop on upcoming investment projects directly from industry leaders
- CATALYSTS - The latest trends in catalyst development and the evolving market landscape in Russia and CIS
- Process OPTIMISATION & DIGITALISATION - Integration of artificial intelligence and sustainable practices, compliance with carbon regulations
- TWO DAYS of high-value formal and informal networking! Engage in one-on-one meetings, business lunches, coffee breaks, evening cocktails, and much more.
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Sincerely,
Liya Gibadullina
Programme Producer
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UArctic member bulletin for the month of February 2025 has just been released.
Lead story
UArctic announces upcoming Executive Vice-President
UArctic is delighted to announce that Professor Jouko Niinimäki will join its senior leadership team as Executive Vice-President in April 2025. In this pivotal new role, representing a significant strengthening of UArctic’s leadership capacity, Jouko Niinimäki will serve as the President’s deputy, overseeing all academic affairs and advancing UArctic’s mission of fostering education, research, and innovation in the Arctic region.
News:
- Call for nominations: 2025 Frederik Paulsen Arctic Academic Action Award
- UArctic Internship Opportunity – Spring 2025
- Reminder: Save the Date - UArctic Assembly meeting 2025
- Meet UArctic March 2025 Session: Mobility
- Introducing new UArctic Chairs
Highlights from Thematic Networks and Chairs:
- 9th High Latitude Dust Workshop 2025
- Online course: Gender Equality as a Diverse Phenomenon
- AASCO Summit in Monaco advances international collaboration on critical Arctic research and data sharing
- Call for abstracts: The Second Inter-Polar Conference: Connecting the Arctic with the Third Pole HKH (2025)
Student Highlight
Yukon University welcomed two north2north exchange students for fall 2024 semester
Yukon University (YukonU) welcomed two students for the fall 2024 semester – Juuso Korhonen, Energy Engineering, Savonia University of Applied Sciences, and Amandus Gustafsson, Masters of Swedish & General Literature, Stockholm University. Though they come from different countries, the pair have become fast friends in the 4 months since arriving in the Yukon. They explored the land by long distance trail running and spent a lot of time outdoors.
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Hello everyone,
Today, 31 January 2025, is the final day for the Early Bird registration rate for Arctic Science Summit Week (ASSW) 2025 in Boulder, Colorado (20-28 March 2025). After today, rates will increase. (Please ignore this message if you have already registered.)
Register here: https://assw.info/registration.
The ASSW Program is now also online, including for the Fourth International Conference for Arctic Research Planning (ICARP IV).
We are looking forward to seeing you in March, either in-person or online!
Arctic Science Summit Week (ASSW) 2025 Organizers
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The future of maritime operations isn't on the horizon—it's docking in Valencia, Spain on 26th-27th March at the Digitalised Smart Ports Conference 2025. Experience first-hand how AI, automation, and advanced analytics that are revolutionizing port operations across the globe in the maritime industry.
How This Conference Will Shape the Future of Ports?
- Fresh Perspectives: Learn how new technologies and digital tools are transforming port and setting new industry standards.
- Strategic Networking: Connect with global maritime leaders, tech pioneers, and industry visionaries shaping the digitalization of the port ecosystem.
- Actionable Solutions: Gain practical knowledge from success stories, expert panels, and workshops tailored to help your port operations achieve seamless efficiency and sustainability.
To view the latest event agenda online: https://www.wplgroup.com/aci/mdpe2-agenda-mkt/
Who will you meet in Valencia?
The future of global shipping and port management takes center stage along with industry leaders like Barcelona Port, UK Ports, UN Trade and Development, Haropa Port, Windward Nexus, Port of London Authority, UNCTAD, Yilport Holding, Frequentis, ECSA - European Community Shipowners Association, Valencia Port, Castello Port, Balearic Islands Port Authority, London Port & Logistics Consulting, SLP Alliance, Antwerp University, Cartagena Port, State Maritime and Port Agency (Azerbaijan), Trelleborg, Duisburg Port, Associated British Ports (ABP), Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA), Platform Zero and many more…
Secure your spot now and claim your discount!
Standard Delegate Rate: £1,995 – Special Rate: £1,795
*Valid only until tomorrow, 31st January 2025
The delegate pass includes attendance of the two-day conference, all speakers' presentations, lunches and networking opportunities as well as documentation from the event.
The quickest and easiest option to register is using a debit/credit card which is which would take 3-4 minutes to complete (all major card accepted inc. AMEX). You can proceed with your card registration online at https://www.wplgroup.com/aci/event/digitalised-smart-ports/
- Select the ticket and click “Buy Now”
- Complete the rest of the details
- Mention “MDPSK” in “Additional Information/Order Notes” and I will be alerted to your purchase and will send you the full VAT receipt afterwards and the detailed venue information.
Alternatively, if you would like to pay by invoice, do let me know and I’ll promptly prepare a booking form to confirm your participation and issue the invoice.
Substitute attendees are welcome for up to 24 hours before the start of the conference, so you can secure a required number of discounted delegate space(s) for the conference on TBC basis and provide name(s) of the attendee(s) at a later stage.
See you at the Digitalised Smart Port Conference 2025—where innovation docks first.