ANNIVERSARY The XV International Forum

Arctic: today and the future

NAMED AFTER A. N. CHILINGAROV

December 9-10, 2025 St.Petersburg

The Forum is traditionally a link between all parties interested in the development of the Arctic territories, taking into account the current pace and models of interregional and intersectoral interaction and international cooperation.

Artur Chilingarov

ARCHITECTURE OF THE BUSINESS PROGRAM

Thematic areas and highlights of the business program

Cold logic: see the goal, remove obstacles

WHAT WILL INCREASE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE ARCTIC AS AN INVESTMENT PROJECT?

How the North becomes a home

WHY DO PEOPLE LEAVE THE NORTH AND HOW CAN THIS BE CHANGED?

Seamless logistics – from Route to Corridor

HOW TO UNLOCK THE POTENTIAL OF THE TRANS-ARCTIC CORRIDOR?

Arctic, wait for me: discover, arrive, fall in love

HOW TO BUILD A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO ARCTIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH?

Union of thought and resources – innovations for extreme latitudes

HOW TO CREATE AND APPLY BREAKTHROUGH TECHNOLOGIES?

Develop while preserving: the balance of ecology and economy

HOW TO PRESERVE UNIQUE ECOSYSTEMS WHILE DEVELOPING THE ECONOMY?

A space for international cooperation

HOW TO ENSURE MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL PARTNERSHIPS?

Staying ahead of risks

HOW TO PREVENT EMERGENCIES AND MINIMIZE CONSEQUENCES?

Valentina Matvienko

Chairwoman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation

«It is significant that in 2024 the Forum was named after its founder – the legendary polar explorer, a man of exceptional personal and professional qualities, Artur Nikolaevich Chilingarov. He left a great legacy and made an invaluable contribution to the exploration of the Arctic territories».

Nikolai Patrushev

Assistant to the President of the Russian Federation, Chairman of the Russian Maritime Board

«The Forum is rightly considered an important and highly anticipated event in the field of Arctic affairs. It provides a platform for discussing pressing issues on the Arctic agenda, emerging challenges and threats, as well as seeking coordinated and carefully considered paths forward».

Yury Trutnev

Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation – Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District, Chairman of the State Commission for Arctic Development

«As President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly emphasized, the strategic importance of the Arctic cannot be overstated – it is about resources, the Northern Sea Route, unique nature and culture. Today, our tasks are to preserve and strengthen our country’s presence in the region, create comfortable conditions for people to live and work, improve technologies, and implement investment projects. Events such as the Arctic: Today and the Future Forum, named after A. N. Chilingarov, help us to address these issues on a national scale».

Sergey Lavrov

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation

«In recent years, the Forum has truly become a sought-after platform for discussing a wide range of Arctic-related issues. The Arctic theme is one of the key areas of Russian diplomacy. One of our clear priorities is the implementation of large-scale national projects in the region. I am confident that the Forum will contribute to strengthening mutually beneficial ties and enhancing the effectiveness of all forms of Arctic cooperation».

 

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