International Symposium - New Frontiers of European Security: The Arctic and the European Periphery
May 7. 2026

International Symposium - New Frontiers of European Security: The Arctic and the European Periphery

Next Wednesday, May 13, Bifröst University will host the international symposium New Frontiers of European Security: The Arctic and the European Periphery - Regional Challenges, Strategic Responses, and the Evolving Role of Europe in a Changing World.

The event will take place at the Nordic House and will run throughout the day (the venue opens at 9:00 a.m) The symposium will officially commence at 9:30 a.m., and the programme will conclude at 4:00 p.m. The programme features a diverse range of lectures and panel discussions. Information about the speakers and their presentations can be found on the symposium website.

The symposium is organized under the Jean Monnet Chair project Iceland’s Strategic Role in Arctic and European Security (ISARCEUR) at Bifröst University, in cooperation with the embassies of Poland, France, the United States, and the European Union in Iceland.

Admission to the event is free of charge, and the symposium will primarily be conducted in English. Only a limited number of seats remain available. The event will also be accessible via livestream.

Symposium registration

Symposium programme