The Alaska Forum, a conference for all Alaskans, is returning in February 2026

February 2–6, 2026
Dena’ina Center, Anchorage & Online

For the fourth consecutive year, the Alaska Forum will offer both in-person and virtual participation options for attendees and exhibitors.

Join live sessions, watch sessions online, catch up on recorded content, explore exhibitor booths on-site or virtually, and stay engaged with AF2026 programming all year long.

What is the Alaska Forum?

The Alaska Forum is the state’s largest cross-sector gathering of professionals, organizations, and community members. It brings together leaders from government, business, education, nonprofits, and communities across Alaska to tackle projects, challenges, and ideas that shape the state’s future.

Its unique diversity and wide-ranging content make it a must-attend event for all sectors of Alaska’s communities, businesses, and organizations.

What You Can Expect

  • 100+ technical breakout sessions
  • 6 inspiring keynote events
  • Networking opportunities across public, private, and community sectors
  • Year-round access to live and recorded virtual sessions

Key Topics Include

  • Brownfields, Contaminated Sites Cleanup and Remediation Technology
  • Changing Environments
  • Disaster and Oil Spill Response
  • Ecology
  • Energy Innovation
  • Government Policy and Regulation
  • Grant Writing, Management and Administration
  • Infrastructure and Broadband
  • International
  • Public Health and Safety
  • Resource Development
  • Tribal Governments and Nonprofit Administration
  • Waste, Debris and Recycling Management

 

And new this year, a Career and Craft Fair on Friday, Feb. 6 from 9:00am-4:00pm. Register a booth!

 

Whether you're looking to learn, collaborate, or connect, the Alaska Forum is your chance to engage with the people and ideas shaping Alaska’s future.

 

Register online today and join us for the 28th Annual Alaska Forum!

View AF26's pricing structure.

 

Accessibility and Language Access

Alaska Forum provides accommodations and language assistance free of charge. If you need an interpreter, a translated document, ASL interpretation, live captioning, materials in large print or electronic format, or wheelchair-accessible seating, please tell us — you will never be charged, and you do not need to bring your own interpreter.ˆ

Requests made at least ten (10) days before an event help us make arrangements, but we will do our best to accommodate any request at any time. Contact Kurt A. Eilo, Executive Director, at (907) 331-0271 (Alaska Relay: dial 711) or keilo@akforum.org.

 

Alaska Forum, Inc. is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Cancellation Policy   

All registrations, including exhibitors and ancillary meetings, are subject to our cancellation policy. Cancellations will be accepted until January 2, 2026, for a refund, minus a $50 non-refundable service fee. No cancellations will be accepted after January 2, 2026 and no refunds will be issued past that date. Registrations processed after January 2, 2026, will not be considered for cancellation or refunds. The Alaska Forum reserves the right to refuse services to and/or remove anyone deemed to pose a health and/or safety risk to the event, staff, and/or participants, whether in-person or online.

Exhibitor booth payments are due at or within 30 days of registration. Failure to submit payment within this timeframe may result in cancellation. If payment is not received by January 2, 2026, the booth reservation will be cancelled and the space will be made available to other exhibitors.

Payment Policy 

Registration must be paid in full prior to attending AF2026. Payment for all registration options can be made online, by phone, by mail, or in-person at conference check-in (except for exhibitors). Check payments should be made payable to the Alaska Forum and mailed to PO Box. 212409 Anchorage, AK 99521-2409. If payment has not received prior to or upon checking into AF2026, or in a case where prior arrangements have not been made, registrants may not be able to attend the conference until payment is received.

Privacy Policy

The Alaska Forum is committed to protecting the privacy of the information collected through this website. Personal information that may be collected is used for registration  and conference communications purposes only and will not be shared or sold to any party outside the of the Alaska Forum organization. For more information, read the full privacy policy statement listed on our webiste.