7-9 October 2025 Kirkenes, Norway
The most memorable circular transition event in the Arctic
Build long-lasting connections with other experts interested in practical circular economy approach in remote areas. Experience the Arctic. Create projects. Grow business.
The Arctic Circular Economy Summit 2025 starts in
The Most Memorable Circularity Event of 2025
We need to support businesses in circular initiatives, we need to empower young people to ensure sustainable development in the region. We need to work together.
Speakers
Meet some of our amazing speakers from ACES 2024.
Speakers for 2025 to be announced.
Eliza Reid
Eliza Reid
Antonio Guerreiro
Antonio Guerreiro
Arturs Garais
Arturs Garais
Alisa Mick
Alisa Mick
Tuomas Pussila
Tuomas Pussila
Kristiane Mauno Krystad
Kristiane Mauno Krystad
Vesna Lavtizar
Vesna Lavtizar
Magnus Mæland
Magnus Mæland
questions
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from other circular economy events?
ACES focuses on remote areas and Arctic specifics. It’s a memorable event in a unique environment which has always created long-lasting connections and valuable collaborations.
Who will be attending?
ACES connects top level circularity experts, founders of exciting circular businesses, project manager and other staff from various relevant projects, and young people eager to learn more about the topic, strengthen their networks, and build the next successful businesses.
Apart from those, there will also be representatives of various organisations providing funding. Come ask your questions, learn more about their mandates, find project partners among other attendees, and hopefully get your next project idea funded!
What is the program?
We are currently working on the program for 2025. You can see a frame below.
6/7th Oct – arrivals
7th Oct – side events, workshops, company visits, evening networking
8th Oct- main ACES day at the venue, evening networking at Snowhotel
9th Oct – side events, workshops, company visits
9/10th – departures
During the main day in 2024, the keynotes and panel discussions covered the following topics:
– Circularity essentials
– Youth perspective
– Situation in Northern Norway
– Motivation for businesses
– Personal circularity
– Empowering women
– Right to Repair
– Inspiration from the Algarve
– AI & Blockchain opportunities
– Together from linear to circular
– Funding
– Cross-border collaboration
How can I get to Kirkenes?
Kirkenes Airport (KKN) is connected to several coastal towns in Northern Norway, as well as to Tromsø, Oslo, Ivalo, and Helsinki.
Daily services:
Widerøe – Tromsø (TOS)
SAS – Oslo (OSL)
Norwegian – Oslo (OSL)
Tue, Thu, Sat:
Finnair – Helsinki (HEL) via Ivalo (IVL)
We are also planning to arrange bus transportation from Rovaniemi via Ivalo.
Where can I stay during ACES?
The town of Kirkenes offers a variety of accommodation types suitable to almost any budget.
Looking for a luxury and unique experience? Book Snowhotel Kirkenes and enjoy the top rated ice bed in the Arctic! Expect to pay north of 5000 NOK for 2 nights.
Looking for chain standards in the very heart of the town? Book yourself into Scandic or Thon. Scandic offers a small swimming pool, a basic hotel gym, and a sauna. At Thon, you can see a king crab aquarium in the lobby and possibly enjoy some sea views. Expect to pay 2500 – 5000 NOK for 2 nights.
Are you travelling on budget? Pick Kirkenes Hotel or Barents Hotel. Both are centrally located and will keep you quite low cost, at around 1800 – 2500 NOK for 2 nights.
Are you in a hostel mood? Our friends at Nothing Hill can find you a bed in a private room with shared bathrooms in an old student housing facility on the island of Prestøya. The building is under partial national heritage protection and offers very basic facilities. The cost is 1350 NOK for 2 nights.
There are also few AirBnB facilities available in the town.
Can I participate remotely?
Yes, we are preparing a digital participation possibility with limited stage streaming and online networking.
However, you will get much better experience on site in Kirkenes. Events in such remote and unique environment in the very north of Europe bring unique memories and long-lasting connections. Most likely because those who come to attend are truly dedicated to get and give their best.
By being on site, you will also get access to interactive roundtables and networking sessions with other attendees.
Will I see the Northern Lights?
Hopefully! In the past, this time of the year has proven to show some nice Northern Lights over the town of Kirkenes. Fingers crossed!
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