The Arctic Youth Conference - A Q&A with ACS Project Coordinator Jens Toft

Who is it for?

We aim to bring together a diverse group of young people, including representatives of the Arctic States, Permanent Participants, Working Groups and the Council's Observers - but we are also inviting youth who are not previously affiliated with the Council.

Our primary target group is young people between 18 to 30 years old, with 18 being the minimum age and 30 being somewhat flexible. We also see the benefit of including more senior experts in the conference to enable intergenerational dialogue.

Additionally, we are engaging with organizations and initiatives that focus on Arctic youth cooperation. By building on their expertise, we aim to enhance the experience of conference participants.

What are milestones and deadlines coming up?

The first deadline is approaching Aug 15 for the submission of session proposals. If you're interested in engaging other youth in a conversation about a specific topic, be sure to mark this date in your calendar. We are both looking for sessions, workshop ideas, short courses, etc.

Following this, we plan to launch the program and open registration around mid-September. There are no registration fees; attendees only need to cover their travel and accommodation expenses. To assist with this, we will compile a list of mobility grants and funding opportunities that can help cover these costs.

The conference itself will take place on 24-26 January 2025 in Tromsø, Norway.

What are you most excited about?

I'm most excited to see what comes out of bringing such a large and diverse group of young and passionate people together and where the conversations will go. When we bring young people together, usually quite amazing networks are formed, and new dialogues are shaped.

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