The program highlights listed below are all part of the UArctic Assembly 2023 in Quebec City, Canada.
You can see an overview of the whole program through this link. A more detailed program is available in the Preliminary Program on the UArctic Assembly event website. Please note, that in the Preliminary Program the time zone is based on your current location.
The registration is now open via this link. The registration fee is 650 CAD and deadline for registrations is 7 May 2023.
Tuesday, 23 May 2023
Location: Pavillion Désjardins 4512, Université Laval
Time: 09:00 - 12:00 o’clock
This session will be chaired by Kirsi Latola, UArctic Vice-President Networks.
The International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) is coordinating a multi-year planning process for the Fourth International Conference on Arctic Research Planning (ICARP IV) lasting from 2022 until 2026. The process will engage Arctic researchers, policy makers, residents and stakeholders from around the world to collegially discuss the state of Arctic science. As a partner in ICARP IV, University of the Arctic will engage with its community for collecting needs and research priorities for the future research.
Find out more from this news story or by visiting the UArctic Assembly event website.
Tuesday, 23 May 2023
Location: Quai Chouinard (Croisière Louis Jolliet), 10 rue Dalhousie, Québec, QC G1K 4B2
Time: 15:00 – 17:30 o’clock
We will set sail on the St. Lawrence river from Old Quebec to Montmorency Falls aboard the Louis Jolliet, making a stops at Île d'Orléans and enjoying a breathtaking view of the Château Frontenac. A tour-guide will point out the sites and provide information about the history of Quebec City. Food is available for purchase at the on-board bistro.
Find out more from this news story or by visiting the UArctic Assembly event website.
Wednesday, 24 May 2023
Location: Pavillion Désjardins 4512, Université Laval
Time: 14:00 – 16:00 o’clock
The discussion will be facilitated by Lars Kullerud, President of UArctic, and feature a diverse panel of experts from different fields.
The panel discussion will focus on different issues related to sustainable development and climate changes in the northern and Arctic regions. Audience members will have the opportunity to raise questions and make comments following the panel discussion.
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Wednesday, 24 May 2023
Location: Musée de la Civilisation de Québec, 85 Rue Dalhousie, Québec city (Québec) G1K 8R2
Time: 18:00 – 21:00 o’clock
Spend time networking with fellow northern researchers and be entertained by Inuit artists. The Musée de la Civilisation is located in the historic district of Old Quebec and is surrounded by wonderful restaurants and boutique hotels.
Evening highlights include:
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Thursday, 25 May 2023
Location: Pavillion Désjardins 4512, Université Laval
Time: 13:00 - 14:00 o’clock
Attend one of the networking sessions listed below.
You can find details on each session from this news story or by visiting the UArctic Assembly event website.
Thursday, 25 May 2023
Location: Salle des Promotions at Séminaire de Québec, 1, rue des Remparts, Québec city (Québec) G1R 5L7
Time: 18:00 – 22:00 o’clock
Join us for a marvelous gala banquet during the final evening of the UArctic Assembly. The event will be held at the Séminaire du Québec, which was the original location of Université Laval. Participants will be treated to a cocktail hour and a three course meal featuring northern and boreal products.
Find out more from this news story by visiting the UArctic Assembly event website.
