What factors determine the viability and vulnerability of Arctic opportunities? And how should these considerations shape investments, planning, and operations in the region?

Joining the conversation are:

Niels Clemensen, CEO of Royal Arctic Line
Seong-Yeob Jeong, Principal Researcher at the Korea Research Institute of Ships and Ocean Engineering (KRISO)
Margaret D. Williams, Senior Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School's Arctic Initiative
James Davies, CEO of Davie Shipbuilding

Moderating was James Gamble, Senior Director of the Arctic Program at Pacific Environment, USA.

This Session was recorded live at the Arctic Circle Business Forum, held October 16th to 17th, during the 2025 Arctic Circle Assembly, in Reykjavík, Iceland.

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Viability and Vulnerability in Arctic Opportunities