This conference brings together reindeer herders, wildlife managers, hunters, researchers, developers, administrators and students to share cutting-edge knowledge about reindeer, moose, caribou, muskoxen, Dall sheep, and other Arctic ungulates.

Hosted by the University of Lapland and Lapland University of Applied Sciences, in collaboration with the Natural Resources Institute Finland, Reindeer Herders Association of Finland, and Metsähallitus (Parks and Wildlife Finland), the conference will take place in the heart of Finnish Lapland. University consortium facilities in Rovaniemi provide the perfect setting for this important knowledge exchange.

Last updated: 21.1.2026