Circumpolar Leaders Gather For Arctic Imperative Summit

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Circumpolar Leaders Gather For Arctic

Imperative Summit

PR Newswire

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Aug. 8, 2012

- Summit Convenes Decision-Makers on Infrastructure Investment,

Natural Resources, Policy and Security During Time of Rapid Arctic

Change

ANCHORAGE, Alaska

,

Aug. 8, 2012

/PRNewswire/ -- Rapid change in the Arctic

due to melting sea ice brings new opportunities and challenges. To address the

complex Arctic agenda, an influential mix of international, U.S. and local

leaders will convene at the second Arctic Imperative Summit, August 24–27,

2012, in

Anchorage

and

Girdwood, Alaska

.

MISSION:

Sharpening the world's focus on the short-term opportunities and long-term

challenges of Arctic development, the Summit features a multidisciplinary

group of experts. By engaging with decision-makers from all sectors, Arctic

leaders will be in a stronger position to influence responsible development

decisions on their shores.

PROGRAM EXCERPT:

-Plenary sessions on infrastructure needs and investment

opportunities in the U.S. Arctic, including a proposed Bering Sea port

authority to manage traffic growth;

-Panel discussions on shipping and transportation developments,

moderated by industry experts;

-Keynote speeches from military leaders on Arctic sovereignty and

security;

-Perspectives and observations from indigenous residents, including

"The Eskimo and the Oil Man," a conversation with author Bob Reiss

and Edward Itta, former mayor, North Slope Borough, Alaska;

-Panel discussions on sustainable development, governance and the

race for resources;

-Instructive case studies, such as the recent Renda fuel delivery to

Nome;

-A screening of "Project Chariot," a documentary on the U.S.

government's ill-fated plan to use a nuclear bomb to create a deep-

water Arctic port in Alaska; and much more.

The Summit schedule can be found here: http://bit.ly/NAhY5u. A detailed

agenda will be released prior to the event.

FEATURED SPEAKERS:

The Honorable James A. Baker III, Former U.S. Secretary of State

The Honorable Mark Begich, U.S. Senator,

State of Alaska

Charles K. Ebinger, Director, Energy Security Initiative, Brookings

The Honorable Olafur Ragnar Grímsson, President of

Iceland

The Honorable David J. Hayes, Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of

the Interior

General Charles H. Jacoby Jr., Commander, U.S. Northern Command

Marilyn Heiman, Director, U.S. Arctic Program, Pew Environment

Group

The Honorable Edward Itta, Former Mayor, North Slope Borough,

Alaska

Chris Matthews, Host, "Hardball with Chris Matthews" and "The Chris

Matthews Show"

Scott Minerd, Chief Investment Officer, Guggenheim Partners

The Honorable Lisa Murkowski, U.S. Senator,

State of Alaska

General Walter Natynczyk, Chief of the Defense Staff, Canadian

Forces

Thomas R. Nides, Deputy Secretary of State for Management and

Resources, U.S. Department of State

General Joseph W. Ralston, Vice Chairman, The Cohen Group

David M. Rubenstein, Co-founder, The Carlyle Group

The Honorable Mead Treadwell, Lieutenant Governor,

State of Alaska

Felix H. Tschudi, Chairman and Owner, Tschudi Group

The Honorable Fran Ulmer, Chair, U.S. Arctic Research Commission

A comprehensive list of speakers can be found here: http://bit.ly/LXTc2g.

"The rapid changing of the Arctic environment demands responsible and

sustainable development," says Alice Rogoff, founder of the Arctic Imperative

Summit. "Solutions to the complex needs of this region will only be reached if

all stakeholders, including its residents, are at the table."

REGISTRATION:

Summit registration is available online at http://bit.ly/Lt6ihQ. Please contact

Nolan Frame at [e-mail] questions.

MEDIA:

Media with relevant assignments will be granted access to the Summit at no

charge and may register online at http://bit.ly/Lt6ihQ. Gallery seating will be

provided in the back of the meeting facilities to watch the Summit live. A media

room will also be provided on-site. Boxed meals will be provided, along with

access to receptions and dinners.

Please contact

Tim Fitzpatrick at

[e-mail] for assistance in coordinating on-site interviews or with

general media queries.

ONLINE ACCESS:

Following the summit, presentations can be accessed on the event's Vimeo

page at http://bit.ly/LXY0oj.

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Please follow us on Twitter at @ArcticSummit, hashtag #AIS2012, and on

Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/arcticimperativesummit for Arctic news

and Summit highlights.

SPONSORSHIP:

The Summit offers an excellent opportunity for your organization to enhance its

profile among Arctic decision-makers. For further details on remaining

promotional packages, contact Jenny Gilman at [e-mail].

THE ARCTIC WIRE:

Read in-depth coverage on news and politics across the circumpolar North on

The Arctic Wire.

ABOUT THE ARCTIC IMPERATIVE:

The Arctic Imperative is an independent nonpartisan organization founded by

Alice Rogoff, publisher of AlaskaDispatch.com. The mission of the Summit is to

sharpen the world's focus on the policy and investment needs of the Arctic and

provide a platform for local, state, national and international leaders to make

measured Arctic development decisions.

CONTACTS:

Toll-Free Information:

800-718-6528

[e-mail]

Registration:

Nolan Frame

800-718-6528

[e-mail]

Media:

Tim Fitzpatrick

[phone]

[e-mail]

Sponsorship:

Jenny Gilman

[phone]

[e-mail]