The Coolest Apple Developers Conference Around

February 16th - 18th 2027, Oulu, Finland

TICKETS AVAILABLE SOON
Conference-goers mingling over drinks during a break in the tiered Rio hall, a lit bar and clock along the back wall. Photo: Vera Lakovaara

About

Genuinely one of the best vibes of any iOS event I’ve been to.

— Charlie Chapman

What?

A three-day (or week-long) learning experience with an ARCtic twist — a highly curated program with a lot of side activities.

Learn how to make better apps and network with the international Apple developers community. Take a sauna, sing karaoke, and return home inspired and full of energy.

See our gallery to get a feeling of the atmosphere from the last time.

Where?

The conference takes place 16.-18.2.2027 in Theatre Rio, located in the heart of Oulu.

How?

Kindness and respect are at the core of our conference. Being kind costs nothing and makes the event better for everyone.

We are all different and it's beautiful.

Read more about our code of conduct.

Green northern lights sweeping across the night sky over the frozen Oulu seafront, a lit waterfront tower and bare birches below. Photo: Peter Kurzok

Tickets

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When will the ticket shop open?
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  • We will open the shop during this summer.
What's included with my ticket?
  • Access to all tech-sessions during the three conference days.
  • Lunch, coffee, snacks, and drinks.
  • Sauna by the river and the afterparty.
  • Right to vote for CFP talk submissions in real time.
  • All prices include 25.5% VAT.
Are the tickets refundable?
  • Tickets are refundable until November 30th with certain conditions.
  • We will refund 95 % of the total purchase before November 1st.
  • During November the refund will be 50 %.
  • After November the tickets are not refundable anymore, but you can tranfer your ticket to another person free of charge.
  • Speakers get refunded 100 % if they get selected in our CFP and bought a ticket in advance.
Can individuals sponsor the conference?
  • Yes, our Patron sponsorship package is available for everybody.
  • You can also support indie developers and others who need a cheaper ticket by buying a regular bird ticket. They are available now.
Are group discounts available?
  • Group discounts are available on request for groups with more than 5 people.
  • The discount rate is based on the attendees, from 5 % for 5 people to 15 % for 15 people.
  • The discount rates are calculated from regular ticket prices.
Are diversity tickets available?
  • Yes, contact us if you're eligible for a diversity ticket or if you can't afford a ticket for a regular price.
  • We also have a few volunteering opportunities available.
Can I pay by invoice?

Yes, bank transfer is available upon request.

A snow-covered tent on the frozen sea, a small group in winter gear beside it as snow falls, Oulu's harbour hazy in the distance. Photo: Vera Lakovaara

Location

During my visit to Oulu I realized what is freedom.

— Aurelius Prochazka

Silicon Valley of the North

Oulu is known for its vibrant tech scene and innovation ecosystem.

Local companies and research institutions have been major players behind technologies such as 5G, GSM, IRC, heart-rate monitoring, and wearable fitness devices.

Subarctic climate

Oulu is a great place to visit. People are friendly and educated, and the beauty of nature can be magical during the winter months.

Even the cold won't be a problem as long as you remember to wear several layers when you're outside.

People in a warmly lit riverside sauna bar, one fresh from the sauna in a towel, ordering at a chalkboard-menu counter. Photo: Vera Lakovaara

Less than 8 hours of flying from any European capital city.

The night train from Helsinki is also cozy, and it has one of the best bars in Finland.

SEE TRAVEL INFORMATION
Janne Käki of Oura, the conference's main sponsor, presenting on a dark stage in front of a giant projected photo of an Oura smart ring. Photo: Vera Lakovaara

Sponsoring

Reach our audience and help us deliver a better event

Sponsorship packages for ARCtic 2027 are now available.

SEE AVAILABLE PACKAGES
A musician at a keyboard and a technician holding a tablet at a microphone on a blue-lit stage. Photo: Vera Lakovaara

Contact

Do you have a question for us?

We will get back to you as soon as we can.

STAFF@ARCTICONFERENCE.COM

About us

ARCtic Conference was first organized in 2025 and has brought together hundreds of professionals from across the world.

The conference is organized by Luotu with support from the developer community in Oulu and the global Apple developer network.

Our partners

People in winter suits ice fishing on the frozen Baltic Sea during the Catch a Fish workshop, snow falling. Photo: Vera Lakovaara

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