C-ICE

The Arctic region is increasingly recognized as a domain of economic opportunity. However, a critical gap exists between the innovative and entrepreneurial minds capable of capitalizing upon the region’s opportunities, and the commercial and industry entities needed to transition those opportunities into realities. In response to this gap, the Arctic Domain Awareness Center’s (ADAC) Arctic Challenges, Innovations, and Commerce Expo (Arctic CICE) seeks to explore the networks, resources, and infrastructure needed to enable the commercial entrance of Arctic-related products and technologies into the Arctic domain. Drawing from ADAC’s vast experience in federally funded operational research and design, this expo will use an interdisciplinary and collaborative approach to foster conversations around Arctic-centered business pressure points, state-of-the-Arctic-focused R&D, gap analysis of investment and innovation, and the future of business in the region. Participants will be exposed to the latest hardware, software, and people-ware emerging to advance domain awareness, risk mitigation, exploration, Arctic operations, and overall, Arctic security. Please consider joining the virtual event on March 16-17, 2021.