Why Miami?

Many of you have asked, “Why hold a conference on the Arctic in Miami?” We chose this location for a number of reasons, cost and ease of travel prime among them. Compared to an arctic destination, flights to Miami from most domestic and international locations are shorter, more economical, and expend a much smaller carbon footprint.

We also took into consideration the highly competitive bid offered by the hotel and convention center. Both venues offered the best meeting room availability and layout, state-of-the-art audio/visual, and Internet capabilities for the best price. We’ll also be webstreaming the event for anyone who is unable to participate in person and will soon publish on the website information on various "green initiatives" related to the conference to lessen our collective carbon footprint and impact. What happens in the Arctic affects all of us regardless of where we live or meet. The State of the Arctic Conference promises to be a milestone event. We look forward to welcoming you and your colleagues to sunny Miami.

With more than 100,000 square feet of meeting and event space, Hyatt Regency Miami is the largest conference center in downtown Miami.