ArcTic

The XVI International Forum "Arctic: Present and Future" named after A. N. Chilingarov returns to Saint Petersburg on 3-4 December 2026, at the EXPOFORUM Convention & Exhibition Centre.

The forum traditionally serves as a link between all parties interested in the development of Arctic territories, bringing together government bodies, companies, research centres and experts to discuss the current Arctic agenda - the Northern Sea Route, energy resources, ecology and environmental education, investment projects and the Russian strategy for Arctic development through 2050. In 2024 the forum was named after its founder, legendary polar explorer Artur Nikolayevich Chilingarov. Alongside the business programme, the event features an exhibition zone showcasing Arctic projects, technologies and products.