ACONA Conference Reykjavík

At the annual ACONA conference, senior arms control and diplomacy experts address prescient topics in the field in a candid exchange with ACONA fellows and alumni and the public. While the program elements of the 12-month ACONA program are only open to current fellows, the ACONA Conference Reykjavík is open to the public.

2025 | 4th ACONA Conference Reykjavík: Negotiating the New Frontier: Technology and Conflict in a Changing Geopolitical Order

The Fourth ACONA Conference will take place in Reykjavik, Iceland on May 23, 2025. The program will be released closer to the event.

Mark your calendars for May 23, 2025, and join us in Reykjavík, Iceland, for the 4th annual Arms Control Negotiation Academy (ACONA) Conference. This year’s theme, “Negotiating the New Frontier: Technology and Conflict in a Changing Geopolitical Order,” will bring together world-renowned experts, emerging leaders, and an engaged global audience to explore the critical intersections of technology, security, and diplomacy.

Held in the inspiring setting of Reykjavík, where historic negotiations have shaped the history of nuclear diplomacy, the ACONA Conference offers a rare opportunity to participate in lively discussions, hear from intriguing speakers, and connect with a diverse community dedicated to addressing today’s most pressing security challenges.

Admission is free of charge. Book your travel now and experience the power of dialogue in one of the world’s most stunning and historically significant cities. For any questions, please feel free to contact the ACONA Secretariat.

2024 | 3rd ACONA Conference Reykjavík: Negotiating the Future of Nuclear Diplomacy

The Third ACONA Conference took place in Reykjavik, Iceland on May 17, 2024. Please find the full program and list of speakers here.

2023 | 2nd ACONA Conference Reykjavík: Negotiating the Future of European Security

The Second ACONA Conference took place in Reykjavik, Iceland on May 12, 2023. Please find the full program and list of speakers here.

2022 | 1st ACONA Conference Reykjavík: Negotiating the Future of Nuclear Arms Control

The First ACONA Conference took place in Reykjavik, Iceland on May 14, 2022. Please find the full program and list of speakers here.