The Arctic Encounter Symposium (AES) is the largest annual Arctic policy event in the United States. Founded in 2013, the AES aims to confront the shared interests and concerns of the United States and the global community as we look north to the last emerging frontier - the Arctic. Policymakers, industry leaders, regional stakeholders, and leading experts from the science, technology, maritime, and energy sectors, come together at AES to challenge the status quo dialogue, critically address challenges, and collaborate on solutions. The Arctic Encounter is a 501(c)3 not for profit organization based in Alaska.