The ASSW is a collaborative effort between:

• International Arctic Sciences Committee - IASC 
  
  
• Arctic Ocean Sciences Board - AOSB 
  
  
• European Polar Board - EPB 
  
  
• Pacific Arctic Group - PAG 
  
  
• Forum of Arctic Research Operators - FARO

The summit of influential organizations engaged in Arctic and polar research and planning is to provide opportunities for international coordination, collaboration and cooperation in all areas of Arctic science and to combine science and management meetings. The ASSW also offers insight into Arctic research undertaken by the host country.

List of participants (pdf)