In 2026, the central theme of the Forum will be the industrial agenda, as well as strategic issues of federal importance concerning the development of the Russian Arctic Zone (AZRF).

Plenary Session Topic: “Technological Leadership in Defense of the Arctic”

Key topics will include:

• Northern delivery: improving logistics

• Shipbuilding and ship repair for the Arctic

• Robotics and automation issues

• Development of key populated areas in the Russian Arctic Zone

• Improving port infrastructure

• Development of uninterrupted communications in the Arctic Zone

• Development of the Arctic Zone and the continental shelf of the Russian Federation

• Development of the resource base of the Arctic Zone

• Technology agenda: robotic systems and unmanned systems, specialized equipment, and much more.