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SUMMARY:Arctic-Pacific Security Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Arctic-Pacific Security Dialogue (APSD) will provide a 2-day unclassified forum featuring an in-region field component to deepen regional understanding of Arctic security\, enhance coordination with allies and partners\, and generate insights to support warfighter readiness and decision-advantage. This year’s theme covers U.S. and allied readiness to secure an accessible Arctic Ocean of the future. Building on the Arctic Waterways Security Strategy in the Maritime Action Plan\, APSD 2026 aims to establish a new framework for international Arctic collaboration with Indo-Pacific allies on Arctic issues of mutual interest.
URL:https://tedstevensarcticcenter.org/event/arctic-pacific-security-dialogue/
LOCATION:Ted Stevens Senter for Arctic Security\, 99506\, 8414 McGuire Ave\, AK\, 99506\, United States
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SUMMARY:ICE-PPR 2026 Defense Communications Research Workshop
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of the Situational Awareness Working Group (SAWG) Chair\, Randy “Church” Kee\, we are pleased to invite you to the ICE-PPR Arctic Defense Communications Research Workshop\, June 1–3\, 2026\, at the Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) in Hanover\, New Hampshire\, USA. This invitation is intended for the recipient\, kindly reply to nominate additional participants. \nInterest and activity across the Arctic region continue to accelerate\, and communications remain central to mission assurance\, safety\, and coalition interoperability. This in-person workshop brings together experts from across the ICE‑PPR community to establish a common picture of Arctic communications\, prioritize the highest‑impact gaps\, and commit to focused collaborative efforts that advance coalition research and interoperability. Anticipated outcomes include: \n\nCoalition priorities that sequence near‑term research and planning\nCandidate Collaborative Activity Proposal (CAP) ideas\nAligned steps to strengthen interoperability and communications security\nA coordination cadence with defined checkpoints and points of contact\nExpanded networking across the ICE-PPR community\n\nTo support these outcomes\, the workshop will include keynote discussions\, expert exchanges\, small‑group working sessions to refine priorities\, and ample opportunity for networking and relationship building. \nWorkshop topics will include:\n\nRF/HF communications including the impact of atmospherics to RF Communications (encompassing how high latitude physics & resilience impacts RF comms)\nUnderseas Communications (encompassing acoustic comms\, quantum\, and UxS applications)\nTopics of broad interest nominated by participants during registration\n\nAlso included will be an optional guided tour of CRREL’s facilities that provides insight into the cold‑region research environment underpinning U.S. and partner‑nation activities. \nRegistration and Request for Information (RFI):\nTo ensure ICE-PPR leadership has visibility into workshop participants\, please confirm you have approval (there is not an official process\, just request for coordination) from your National Principal (To Line) to attend. \nOnce you’ve confirmed participation with your National Principal\, complete the registration and RFI form using the provided link by April 10\,2026 Your feedback will help us with planning and shaping an agenda informed by your inputs. \nWorkshop Registration\nOnce registered\, you can expect to receive:\n\nCalendar invitations for workshop pre-briefs and the session out-brief\, including SAWG Communications topic introductions\, a preparation session\, and a post-session follow up to review key findings.\nTues\, April 21 – Strategic Scene Setting: Background information on ICEPPR\, SAWG\, CRREL\, TCS\, etc.\, light logistics (getting to CRREL)\nTues\, May 5 – Introductory Technical Briefs (as needed)\nTues\, May 19 – Mandatory Workshop Pre-brief: Review RFI data\, agenda\, more detailed logistics\, etc.\nTues\, July 7 or 14 – Workshop out brief: Share what came out from workshop (high level)\, such as new topics\, ideas\, groups\, etc.\nSchedule updates as agenda details are finalized\, including session flow and key engagements.\nA Welcome Guide that provides administrative details for travel\, lodging\, security\, and onsite coordination.\n\nConference Landing Fee:\nA conference landing fee will be required to cover lunches and refreshments provided during the workshop. Additional details will be included in the Welcome Guide. \nFor International Travelers:\nInternational travelers should have received the proper request for visit authorization forms from their multinational working group leads. The timeline for CRREL campus access is 45–60 days. \n\nOfficial foreign visitors need to send their Request for Visit Authorization (RVA) through their chain of command to be routed and approved by Dept. of Army G-2 FDO.\nUnofficial foreign visitors can send their information to Bill Rowell: william.e.rowell@usace.army.mil\, (603) 646-4981\n\nFor More Information:\n\nA Prospectus is attached with additional context to help frame the workshop’s purpose and focus areas.\nFor questions or support\, please contact our workshop point of contact:\nMatthew Schell: matthew.schell.6@us.af.mil. You can also expect to receive ongoing communication from Angie Keaton: angie.keaton@forgefwd.com and other members of the Forge Forward team (Cc).\n\nShould any points require clarification as you prepare\, our team is available to assist. We look forward to your engagement and to a productive workshop in June.
URL:https://tedstevensarcticcenter.org/event/ice-ppr-2026-defense-communications-research-workshop/
LOCATION:Hanover\, New Hampshire\, Hanover\, NH\, United States
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SUMMARY:Anchorage Security and Defense Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:The TSC’s annual flagship event\, Anchorage Security and Defense Dialogue\, is the premier Arctic Security gathering.  ASDD convenes senior defense and security decision-makers from across the U.S. and allied nations\, including military leaders\, government officials\, leaders from international and non-governmental organizations\, business executives\, scholars\, and civil society stakeholders. \nKeynote addresses\, plenary panels\, breakout sessions\, and field programs address international security challenges\, with an emphasis on strengthening integrated deterrence\, countering adversaries\, modernizing U.S. Arctic defense capabilities\, and reinforcing alliances. \nASDD provides a strategic platform to align Arctic security efforts with broader defense priorities\, directly informing U.S. military exercises\, enhancing warfighter readiness through scenario-based workshops\, and promoting technological innovation in extreme cold-weather operations.
URL:https://tedstevensarcticcenter.org/event/anchorage-security-and-defense-dialogue/
LOCATION:Hotel Captain Cook\, 939 W 5th Ave\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99501\, United States
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