The 2026 Arctic Bioenergy Summit and Tour brought together over 130 energy leaders, policymakers, and bioenergy experts in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories (NWT), from January 26–28 to explore bioenergy and heating solutions for remote and Arctic communities. The event, hosted by the Arctic Energy Alliance (AEA) and the Wood Pellet Association of Canada (WPAC), showcased the theme Sustainable Bioenergy for Northern Communities: Reliable. Affordable. Local. “Bringing communities, industry, and governments together sparked exactly the kind of knowledge‑sharing and collaboration needed to advance clean energy in the Arctic,” said Mark Heyck, Executive Director, AEA. “The insights shared over these three days will help accelerate real‑world projects that reduce costs, strengthen local economies and support long‑term sustainability.” The event opened with a full‑day tour of local biomass installations, including district heating systems, civic buildings and community facilities. Participants saw firsthand how the Northwest Territories, a leader in biomass adoption, uses biomass technologies to improve energy resilience.