A delegation from the Icelandic Arctic Centre (Norðurslóðamiðstöð Íslands) in Akureyri took part in the Arctic Circle Assembly, which was held at Harpa, the concert hall and conference centre in Reykjavík. The story was first reported by Kaffið.
The Arctic Circle Assembly took place from 8 to 10 October 2026 at Harpa, a venue that also houses the Iceland Symphony Orchestra and will soon be home to the Icelandic National Opera. The event attracted just over two thousand participants, according to Kaffið.
Attendees included representatives from the University of Akureyri (Háskólinn á Akureyri) and the Vilhjálmur Stefánsson Institute (Stofnun Vilhjálms Stefánssonar), alongside the delegation from the Icelandic Arctic Centre. Akureyri is the largest town in Iceland outside the capital area and is often called the Capital of North Iceland.
Background
Harpa, which opened its doors with a concert in 2011, was designed by the Danish firm Henning Larsen Architects in cooperation with artist Olafur Eliasson. As a prominent cultural venue in Reykjavík, it has hosted numerous major events since its opening.
Akureyri is a town in northern Iceland and has been permanently settled since the 9th century. It is an important port and fishing centre and includes nearby islands such as Hrísey and Grímsey within its municipality.
Sources
- Kaffið (first reported) in Icelandic
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