Polar Science, Technology, Archaeology, and Heritage

4 and 5 Sept 2025
Tromsø, Norway

About the Conference

This annual conference explores how to enhance the integration of polar scientific research and heritage conservation in the context of a changing global climate.

The conference is ideal for, but not limited to, those engaged with polar: heritage conservation, heritage policy and governance, climatology, geoscience, biology, and polar programmes.

To encourage global participation, the conference will be held both online and in person.

PoleSTAH is a product of the IPHC and a key service to its members.

To join the conference mailing list, please email us at polestah.conference@gmail.com

Themes

Information & insight

How can polar science and heritage conservation endeavours be enhanced through research collaboration?

Technology & techniques

How can polar remote sensing, robotics, and information processing be better utilised and shared?

Antarctica & the Arctic

How can scientists and heritage conservation experts in Antarctica and the Arctic further integrate their respective endeavours?

Information

Fees

Fees cover the cost of the venue and catering (tea and coffee and two light meals).

  • In-Person (per day) €50.00 EUR
  • In-Person Full-time Student €33.50 EUR
  • Virtual €15.00 EUR