Arctic Frontiers 2026 was shaped by the evolving security situation in the Arctic and discussions on how research is affected by – and contributes to – this changing geopolitical context.

Polar Connect has been designated a Cable Project of European Interest (CPEI) by the European Union, a significant milestone that confirms the project’s strategic importance for Europe’s digital future. Its inclusion on

Polar Connect participated in PTC’26 in Honolulu, the leading global forum for the telecommunications and subsea cable community. The conference provided a key opportunity to engage with international partners and

The Polar Connect initiative was one of four initiatives highlighted at a major event on European digital sovereignty, hosted by the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA), which manages

We’re excited to announce the start of Polar Connect Step 2 (24-EU-DIG-PC2), a new 36-month project preparing the next phase of resilient Arctic digital connectivity.PC2 is supported by €4.97 million in EU

The Grant Agreement for Polar Connect Step 2 (24-EU-DIG-PC2) has been signed, marking another major milestone in developing Polar Connect – a resilient Arctic submarine cable system linking Europe, North

During this year’s expedition with the icebreaker Oden, researchers in Polar Connect made significant progress in mapping the seabed in the central Arctic Ocean. The expedition is part of the

Nordic and Japanese Partners Advance Arctic Connectivity Dialogue On 11 October 2025, the Polar Connect team participated in Arctic Day at the Nordic Pavilion during World Expo 2025 in Osaka,

On 24–25 September 2025, the annual Submarine Networks World conference was held in Singapore. It is the world’s largest gathering of the global subsea communications community, serving as a platform

⛴️ The Swedish icebreaker Oden has returned to Svalbard after a six-week Arctic expedition, bringing back valuable seabed survey data in support of the Polar Connect initiative. Departing on 9