Join us in Anchorage for five days of technical training, professional development, networking and important conversations about Alaska’s environment, communities, resources and future.
The Alaska Forum brings together professionals, organizations and communities from across the state to exchange knowledge, develop partnerships and engage with the issues affecting Alaska today.
AF2027 will take place fully in person at the Dena’ina Center, providing opportunities to connect directly with speakers, exhibitors, colleagues, community leaders and professionals from throughout Alaska.
Please note that virtual registration and recorded session access will not be available for the 2027 conference. However, Alaska Forum Virtual Technical Sessions will continue throughout the year, providing additional opportunities to learn, stay current and remain connected before and after the annual conference.
What is the Alaska Forum?
The Alaska Forum is Alaska’s largest gathering for environmental training, professional development and technical information, while also bringing together people from many different sectors to address issues that intersect with Alaska’s environment, communities and economy.
Environmental professionals and the work they do remain at the heart of the Forum.
For nearly three decades, the Alaska Forum has brought together Tribal environmental professionals, environmental program staff, regulators, scientists, engineers, consultants, contractors, community leaders and others for technical training and professional discussions addressing Alaska’s environmental priorities.
That work continues.
AF2027 will provide substantial programming in areas such as contaminated sites and brownfields, water and wastewater, PFAS and emerging contaminants, solid and hazardous waste, environmental compliance, changing environmental conditions, emergency and spill response, environmental health, Tribal environmental programs and other issues important to Alaska’s environmental workforce.
Building on Our Environmental Foundation
Many of the most important issues facing Alaska increasingly intersect with environmental work.
Energy development affects air, water, infrastructure and communities. Resource development involves permitting, environmental protection, economic opportunity, fisheries and subsistence. Public health is connected to water, sanitation, occupational conditions and healthy communities. Emergency preparedness involves infrastructure, hazardous materials, environmental response and community resilience.
The Alaska Forum is building on its environmental foundation to bring more of these conversations together in one place.
AF2027 will expand opportunities for government, industry, Alaska Native corporations, Tribal organizations, nonprofits, researchers, businesses and communities to share expertise and constructively examine important and sometimes difficult issues affecting Alaska.
The result is a Forum that continues to serve Alaska’s environmental professionals while creating new opportunities to learn from—and connect with—the many people and organizations whose work intersects with theirs.
What You Can Expect
- 100+ Technical and Professional Sessions Technical training, regulatory information, case studies, emerging issues and practical information you can use in your work.
- Six Keynote Events Five days of speakers and conversations addressing important issues affecting Alaska and Alaskans.
- Professional Development Opportunities to expand your knowledge, strengthen professional skills and learn directly from practitioners and subject-matter experts.
- Exhibitors from Across Alaska and Beyond Meet organizations, agencies, businesses, service providers and industries working throughout the state.
- Cross-Sector Connections Connect with people from government, Tribal organizations, Alaska Native corporations, industry, nonprofits, communities, research institutions and the private sector.
- Five Days Together in Anchorage AF2027 returns to a fully in-person format designed to encourage the conversations, introductions and professional relationships that happen best when people are together
Key Topics for AF2027
Programming is being developed across a broad range of technical, professional and emerging issues, including:
- Brownfields, Contaminated Sites Cleanup and Remediation Technology
- Changing Environments
- Community Readiness
- Disaster and Oil Spill Response
- Ecology
- Energy Innovation
- Government Policy and Regulation
- Grant Writing and Administration
- Infrastructure
- Public Health and Safety
- Resource Development
- Tribal Governments and Nonprofit Administration
- Waste, Debris and Recycling Management
- Water, Wastewater and Water Quality
Additional sessions and featured topics will be announced as the AF2027 program develops.
New and Expanded Programming for 2027
Health & Healthy Alaska Communities
AF2027 will expand its focus on the significant health issues affecting Alaskans and the connections among health, environment, occupation, infrastructure and community conditions.
Programming will bring together health professionals and other experts to examine the challenges affecting Alaska communities and practical approaches to improving health and resilience.
Grants: From Opportunity Through Audit
For organizations that depend upon grants to accomplish their work, AF2027 is developing a coordinated professional-development series addressing the complete grant cycle:
Finding Opportunities → Proposal Development → Budgeting → Award Administration → Procurement & Contracting → Financial Tracking → Indirect Costs → Compliance → Reporting → Closeout → Audit Preparation
The goal is practical training for grant writers, program managers, financial staff, Tribal organizations, nonprofits, communities and others responsible for successfully managing grant-funded programs.
Important Conversations About Alaska’s Future
The Alaska Forum is also developing a focused group of sessions examining significant and emerging issues affecting Alaska.
Potential subjects include Alaska’s energy future, resource development, critical minerals, AI and data centers, advanced nuclear energy, fisheries and salmon, wildlife and subsistence, Arctic security, emergency preparedness, rural infrastructure and other major issues where environmental, community and economic interests intersect.
For complex issues, the Forum will seek knowledgeable participants representing multiple informed perspectives, creating opportunities for constructive and nonpartisan discussion rather than advocacy for a single position.
Stay Connected Before the Conference
Your Alaska Forum experience starts before February! Leading up to AF2027, we’ll be offering virtual technical sessions through the Conference Attendee Hub, giving registered attendees additional opportunities to learn and connect before we gather in Anchorage.
Following the February conference, we’ll continue the conversation with bi-weekly virtual technical sessions through September 2027, featuring timely topics, new presentations, and opportunities to stay connected with the Alaska Forum community.
The Attendee Hub also includes streaming content from the 2026 Alaska Forum, available to watch on demand.
Keep an eye out for updates as new virtual sessions and content are added!
Who Should Attend?
The Alaska Forum is designed for people whose work affects Alaska’s environment, communities, resources and future, including:
Environmental professionals and program staff; Tribal environmental professionals and IGAP staff; federal, state, local and Tribal government employees; Alaska Native corporations; scientists and researchers; engineers and consultants; utilities and infrastructure professionals; emergency-response personnel; health and safety professionals; resource industries; contractors and businesses; grant and financial professionals; nonprofit organizations; educators and workforce professionals; community leaders; and others interested in the issues affecting Alaska.
Whether you are coming to gain technical knowledge, maintain professional skills, understand an emerging issue, find resources, develop partnerships or reconnect with colleagues from across Alaska, the Alaska Forum provides a unique opportunity to do it in one place.
Join Us in Anchorage Feb. 1-5, 2027
For nearly three decades, the Alaska Forum has connected the people doing important work throughout Alaska.
Cancellation Policy
All Alaska Forum registrations, including exhibitor registrations, are subject to the following cancellation policy.
Cancellations received on or before January 1, 2027 are eligible for a refund, less a $50 non-refundable service fee. Beginning January 2, 2027, all registrations are non-refundable, and cancellations will no longer be eligible for a refund.
Registrations completed on or after January 2, 2027 are also non-refundable.
The Alaska Forum reserves the right to refuse service to or remove any individual whose conduct is deemed to pose a health or safety risk to event participants, speakers, exhibitors, or staff.
Exhibitor Registrations: Exhibitor payments are due at the time of registration or within 30 days of registration. Failure to submit payment within this timeframe may result in cancellation of the exhibitor registration and release of the reserved booth space. All outstanding exhibitor balances must be paid in full by January 1, 2027.
Payment Policy
All AF2027 registrations must be paid in full prior to attending the conference, unless prior payment arrangements have been approved by Alaska Forum.
Exhibitor payments are due at the time of registration or within 30 days of registration. All outstanding exhibitor balances must be paid in full by January 1, 2027. Unpaid exhibitor registrations may be cancelled and the reserved booth space made available to another organization.
Payment for registration may be made online, by phone, by mail, or at conference check-in. Checks should be made payable to Alaska Forum and mailed to:
Alaska Forum PO Box 212409 Anchorage, AK 99521-2409
Registrants with an outstanding balance at the time of conference check-in may be required to submit payment before receiving conference credentials or attending conference programming, unless prior payment arrangements have been made with Alaska Forum.
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.
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.
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