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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.
2026 | 5th ACONA Conference Reykjavík
Mark your calendars for May 22, 2026, and join us in Reykjavík, Iceland, for the 5th annual Arms Control Negotiation Academy (ACONA) Conference, which 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. Links to register for either in-person or online participation will be published in early 2026. You can already book your travel 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.
Past Conferences
2025 | 4th ACONA Conference Reykjavík: Negotiating the New Frontier: Technology and Conflict in a Changing Geopolitical Order
The Fourth ACONA Conference took place in Reykjavík, Iceland on May 23, 2025. Please find the full program and list of speakers here.
2024 | 3rd ACONA Conference Reykjavík: Negotiating the Future of Nuclear Diplomacy
The Third ACONA Conference took place in Reykjavík, 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 Reykjavík, 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 Reykjavík, Iceland on May 14, 2022. Please find the full program and list of speakers here.




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