Program
This year’s conference delivers a focused blend of communication training, safety awareness, and practical skills. Through a mix of presentations, exercises, and team‑building activities, you will strengthen your ability to communicate clearly, work effectively across cultures, respond to incidents, and lead safely in the field.
Empowering the Polar Guiding Community
Preliminary Program
Monday, March 23
18:00 Registrations
19:00 Welcome Cocktails
Tuesday, March 24
07:45 Registrations
08:15 Welcome, Opening & Ground Rules
08:45 AECO/IAATO Updates & Introductions
09:45 The “Why”
10:00 Coffee Break
10:15 Individual & Group Communication Skills
11:15 Giving & Receiving Feedback
12:00 Lunch
13:00 Cross-Cultural Communication
14:15 Coffee Break
14:45 Wrap-Up
15:30 Team Building: Urban Historic Expedition
19:30 Dinner
Wednesday, March 25
08:30 Intro Session
09:00 Situational Awareness
10:30 Coffee Break
10:45 Near Miss & Incident Learning
12:00 Lunch
13:00 Near Miss & Incident Learning (cont.)
14:15 Energizer
14:30 Coffee Break
14:45 Guiding Skills: Leading Hikes & Positioning
15:45 Community Visit Preparation: Proactive Communication
18:30 Dinner
20:15 Roving Mic & Mingling
Thursday, March 26
09:00 What’s Next?
09:30 Communications & Industry Culture
10:45 Coffee Break
11:00 Moving Forward: Training for the Future
12:00 Closing Remarks & Summary
12:30 Lunch
Last update: 25. February 2026