2026 Meet the Destinations & Market Place

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2026 Meet the Destinations & Market Place

October 21 | Oslo, Norway

Meet cruise operators, destinations, authorities, and other industry stakeholders at Meet the Destinations, the opening event of Arctic Expedition Cruise Week. Explore new partnerships, exchange insights, and discover products and services supporting responsible Arctic expedition cruising.

The day also features AECO’s Market Place, where members and stakeholders showcase products, services, and initiatives related to Arctic expedition cruising.

Join us to connect, exchange ideas, and explore new opportunities for collaboration across the industry.

Venue

Oslo Event Hub

Time

08:30-16:00

Registration

Required

Preliminary Program

Building better connections between operators, destinations, and local partners. Meet the Destinations and Market Place explores challenges and opportunities, through perspectives from both operators and destinations.

Networking Breakfast

How to Work with Expedition Cruise Operators

Market Place

Panel: How to Facilitate Local Dialogue from a Destination Perspective

Closing Remarks

Get-Together at Oslo City Hall (Registered Participants Only)

Buy a Stand at the Marketplace

Showcase your destination, product, service, or organization to key stakeholders from across the Arctic expedition cruise industry. This year with larger stand spaces to provide enhanced opportunities to engage with delegates and showcase your offerings.