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The Alaska Dialogue
The first Spring Alaska Dialogue
We are Alaskans: Today and Tomorrow:
Challenges and Opportunities for Emerging Leaders
May 8-10, 2008
Alyeska Hotel and Resort
Girdwood, Alaska
Designed for current and emerging leaders interested in Alaska public policy issues and leadership development, and who have the ability to put aside special interests to work toward a common goal
Please contact Nils Andreassen by email or at 907.351.4982 for more information or to find out how you can be involved in this dynamic process.
Spring Dialogue letter of invitation
Spring Dialogue registration form
In September of each year, the Institute of the North convenes the Alaska Dialogue, a policy focused gathering where 70 to 100 Alaska leaders and leaders-to-be gather for a 2 ½-day in-depth discussion of key and often sensitive issues. The event has traditionally been held at the Talkeetna Alaska Lodge with a clear and spectacular view of Denali National Park and Mt. McKinley.
The Dialogue uses an Alaska derivation of the “Aspen Institute Model” with briefing books, panel discussions and free-wheeling, problem-solving techniques that generate fresh approaches to difficult problems while building trust among diverse stakeholders.
Dialogue themes have included the Five Key Federal land and Resource Laws that make Alaska unique; the future of the Alaska oil patch; Alaska as a model for commercial fisheries policy; the options to move North Slope natural gas to market; and resilient and sustainable communities in an Owner State.
Prominent sponsors include the Alaska Humanities Forum, Cook Inlet Region Incorporated, First Alaskans Institute, Hickel Investment Company, Chugach Electric, City of Valdez, NANA Development Corporation, Northern Air Cargo, Cook Inlet Tribal Council, First National Bank of Alaska, Marsh & McLennan Insurance, Rise Alaska, Anadarko Petroleum Company, Carlile Transportation Systems, Shell Oil Company, Koniag Incorporated, Northrim Bank, and the Denali Commission.
Past dialogues
September 14-16, 2007: The Alaska Dialogue, Talkeetna Lodge
Emerging Leadership in an Exceptional State
Dialogue VII built on the comments from participants from 2006, as well as from others during preliminary brainstorming meetings in 2007. All called for greater inclusion of young leaders and minority groups. Taking into account the themes that resonated with young people, we tried to capture past enthusiasm while addressing the leadership challenge facing the state.
Final Report on the 2007 Alaska Dialogue
2007 Alaska Dialogue Photo Gallery (PowerPoint Slide Show in pdf format)
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September 22-24, 2006: The Alaska Dialogue, Talkeetna Lodge
The Talkeetna Transition Team
The Institute of the North held Alaska Dialogue VII from Sept. 22-24 at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. The theme was "The Talkeetna Transition Team: brainstorming ideas for whomever we elect as Governor." Alaskans of all regions and polictical persuasions came together to discuss some of Alaska's greatest opportunities and challenges, and presented a report to the major gubernatorial candidates on the final day of the Dialogue.
Talkeetna Transition Team: Final Report
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September 16-18, 2005: The Alaska Dialogue, Talkeetna Lodge
Getting ready for the next BOOM!: Questions that Alaskans are asking and their creative ideas
“Can a mobilized Alaska provide a sustainable economy, or will the next boom lead to another bust?” was one of the questions raised during the sixth annual Alaska Dialogue, hosted by the Institute of the North in September. One hundred and seventeen Alaskans, both Democrats and Republicans, discussed public policy issues surrounding the next potential oil and gas boom in the state and what Alaskans can do to prepare for it. Topics included impacts on the economy, workforce development and education.
Getting Ready for the Next Boom: Final Report
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