2026 Meet the Destinations & Market Place

AECONews & EventsEvents2026 Arctic Expedition Cruise Week2026 Meet the Destinations & Market Place

2026 Meet the Destinations & Market Place

October 20 | Oslo, Norway

Meet destinations, operators, and local stakeholders to discuss collaboration, exchange insights, and identify opportunities for responsible Arctic tourism development.

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

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.

What’s Included

Large stand table (182 × 74 cm)
Power outlet
Space for roll-up banner

Optional add-on

55″ display screen. (Booking required)

Who Can Exhibit?

Destinations • Service Providers • Industry Partners • Researchers & Scientific Projects • Local Producers

Interested in showcasing your company or organization?

Book a stand

Preliminary Program

Building stronger connections between operators, destinations, and local partners. Meet the Destinations and Market Place combines networking, knowledge sharing, and dialogue designed to strengthen collaboration across the Arctic expedition cruise industry. This is a platform for dialogue and value creation

Networking Breakfast
Informal networking over breakfast before the program begins.

Market Place
Exhibitors from destinations, local businesses, researchers, and industry partners showcase services, products, and insights that support sustainable destination development.

Bridging Perspectives
Bridging Perspectives brings destinations and operators together to explore how stronger relationships can be built. Through presentations from both sides, followed by a panel discussion, the session will focus on dialogue, trust, and shared learning.

Reception at Oslo City Hall
Hosted by the Mayor of Oslo. Registration is required.