Sign up for the Generation Barents 2025!

This year the youth event Generation Barents takes place in Umeå during the 26th and 27th of September. The event will bring together young passionate individuals from the Barents Region and the Nordic countries. Over the course of two days, participants will engage in a variety of presentations, panel discussions, and interactive workshops designed to inspire collaboration and networking opportunities.

Published 01.09.2025

Generation Barents is an event that brings together a variety of curious young people passionate about the future of the High North. The event offers a unique chance for young adults to connect, collaborate in hands-on workshops, and dive into discussions on key topics such as youth engagement in the Barents Region and civil security and preparedness of the communities in the North. During the event you will also get the chance to participate in an excursion to learn more about the boreal forests during a forest walk in the beautiful nature of Umeå. The two-day conference is a chance to connect, grow, and expand your Nordic-Barents network for years to come.

The registration deadline is now extended to the 10th of September, but it is recommended to register as soon as possible. You may register for the event via this link!

The event is hosted by the Barents Regional Youth Council (BRYC), Skogsungdomarna (Forest youth) and the Norwegian Barents Secretariat in partnership with The County Administrative Board of Västerbotten, Umeå Municipality and the International Barents Secretariat.

You can read about the previous year's event from here.