arctic indigenous investment conference
2026
whitehorse, yukon
& partners
Our Purpose and Goals
AIIC is a pan-northern investment conference that connects capital to Indigenous priorities and projects across the Arctic: Yukon, NWT, Nunavut, Alaska, and beyond.
We focus on practical pathways to partnership, equity, procurement, and long-term shared benefit.AIIC is delivered by the Yukon First Nations Chamber of Commerce (YFNCC), working with Indigenous and northern partners.
what to expect
Dealflow and connection
Meet Indigenous-led projects and partners through curated showcases, roundtables, and targeted networking.
Practical investment conversations
Learn what “investment-ready” looks like in a northern context, and what investors need to understand about consent, governance, and long-term partnership.
A pan-northern lens
Share lessons and models across borders, from the Arctic and North to global Indigenous partners.
Our Path to Success
Keynotes and panels
Indigenous leaders, investors, and partners on what is investable now, and what it takes to scale.
Project Showcase
A stage for Indigenous-led opportunities, from early-stage concepts to investment-ready projects.
Partner and Investor Meetings
Dedicated space for scheduled conversations and introductions.
Networking and cultural programming
Opportunities to build relationships in a respectful, northern setting.
Questions Answered
AIIC is an Indigenous-led, pan-northern convening that connects investors and partners with Indigenous businesses, development corporations, and projects across the Arctic and North.
AIIC is for anyone interested in investing in Indigenous business and priorities in the Arctic, including Indigenous entrepreneurs and development corporations, investors and lenders, governments, and industry partners.
Registration opens March 2nd. Passes typically include access to plenaries, panels, networking, and conference programming. Some invitation-only meetings (such as investor matchmaking) may require an additional process.
Use the contact form on the website. The AIIC team reviews submissions and will follow up about fit, readiness, and what information is needed for the showcase and/or matchmaking.
Yes, there are several hotels and accommodations near the Kwanlin Dun Cultural Center. We recommend booking early to secure the best rates and proximity to the venue.
AIIC is Indigenous-led and welcomes participation from non-Indigenous organizations that are committed to respectful partnership, long-term shared benefit, and investment approaches that align with Indigenous priorities and consent-based decision making.
