Iceland’s President Grimsson to tackle Arctic controversy at April 15 luncheon

Iceland’s President Olafur Grimsson will address the global race for resources in the Arctic on April 15 at a National Press Club Luncheon.

Grimsson, who is serving a record fifth term as the island nation’s president, has organized a group to promote collaboration among Arctic nations. Arctic Circle will convene for the first time in Reykjavik in October to discuss the impact of sea ice melt, concerns about security, managing the fisheries, shipping and mapping Arctic resources.

Grimsson’s long career in politics began after he became the first person from Iceland to earn a Ph.D. in political science. He served for decades in Iceland’s legislature as a member of the People’s Alliance Party. From 1988 to 1991, he served as Iceland’s finance minister.

Tickets to the luncheon may be purchased online by going to the clicking here.

Lunch is served at 12:30 p.m., with remarks beginning at 1 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session ending at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $21 for Press Club members (NPC Members may purchase two tickets at this price) and $35 for all other non-member tickets.
For questions, please e-mail [email protected] or call (202)662–7501. Tickets must be paid for at the time of purchase.

Club members who wish to attend the pre-luncheon reception must RSVP separately to [email protected] 48 hours before the event. Space may be limited. You must have a paid reservation to the luncheon to attend the VIP reception.

To submit a question in advance, put GRIMSSON in the subject line and email to [email protected] before 10 a.m. on the day of the luncheon.

Forthcoming Luncheons:

April 9 – John H. Noseworthy, M.D., Mayo Clinic CEO

April 12 – Ken Burns, Award-winning documentary filmmaker

April 17 _ Gil Kerlikowske, director, Office of National Drug Control Policy (sold out)

April 19 – Patrick Donahoe, Postmaster General of the U.S. Postal Service