The VII International Forum "Arctic: today and the future" is a key public event of the Arctic agenda. Within the framework of the forum, the results are summed up every year and complex trends are revealed in the development of the Arctic zone, an open dialogue between the authorities, business and the public is developing. The discussion is at the intersection of sectoral and private interests and subpoenas.

The thematic areas of the forum reflect the national interests of the Russian Federation in the Arctic zone. The format of the forum allows to organize horizontal interaction of interested parties in the Arctic agenda discussion, promotes the development of international business and scientific cooperation in the Arctic and allows to consider the most important issues involving all key players.