2025 Arctic Development Expo

The Arctic Development Expo 2025 returns to Inuvik this June, inviting communities, businesses, innovators, and government partners from across the North for three days of connection, discovery, and collaboration. At its core, the Expo focuses on how innovation and resilience can guide the Western Arctic through changing times.

This year’s event offers a program of panel discussions, exhibits, and demonstrations designed to spark ideas and amplify local capacity. Attendees will explore how digital tools, infrastructure, and technology-driven solutions can support sustainable growth across Arctic communities.

Featured Panel: Cybersecurity on the Arctic Frontlines

One of the central sessions at the Expo, “Cybersecurity on the Arctic Frontlines,” will bring together experts to examine how remote communities can protect their systems and networks in a globally connected era. Topics include emerging cyber threats, community-based defense strategies, and the importance of building local technical capacity.

Among the speakers is Robert Privett, CEO of Webhorse Technologies, a cybersecurity and tech services provider in Inuvik. With decades of experience in supporting Northern digital infrastructure, Privett will emphasize how communities themselves must become the first line of defense in a rapidly evolving cyber landscape.

Exhibits & Highlights

Expo visitors can look forward to showcases of Northern-led innovations and hands-on technology demonstrations. Exhibitors will showcase projects in sectors such as smart infrastructure, renewable energy, communications, and regional services — each designed with Arctic conditions and community needs in mind.

The event also aims to provide learning opportunities, with displays that invite participation and engagement. Whether through interactive models, technology showcases, or community-driven demonstrations, the Expo will highlight how local ideas and broader trends converge in the North.

Why Attend

The Arctic Development Expo 2025 is an opportunity to learn, connect, and help shape the future of the Western Arctic. Whether you are a business owner, student, community leader, or simply curious about what’s next, the Expo offers meaningful access to innovators, decision-makers, and initiatives already at work in the North.

Attendees will be able to:

• Hear from speakers focused on Arctic innovation and technology
• Meet local and regional exhibitors showing Northern-led solutions
• Participate in discussions about climate, resilience, and infrastructure
• See firsthand how technology is adapting to Arctic realities

Community & Collaboration

The Arctic Development Expo underscores the ethos that the North’s challenges are best met through collaboration. By bringing together local leadership, technical expertise, and community stakeholders, the event reinforces the principle that innovation in the Arctic must be inclusive, grounded, and locally led.

Join Us This June

Mark your calendar for June 17–19, 2025 in Inuvik. The Arctic Development Expo is open to anyone interested in the future of the North — residents, students, professionals, and visitors alike. Details about venue, schedule, and registration will be published closer to the date.

Stay tuned here on Inuvik.info for updates and further event details. We look forward to welcoming you.