The CEN annual meeting was once again a great success this year with over 170 participants and a rich and diversified program including invited conferences on developing research collaborations and partnerships with Inuit communities and on new research platforms for work in coastal zones. We also had the opportunity to participate in a panel discussion on food and energy security in northern communities. Student members reported on the progress of their research in the form of oral presentations, elevator pitches and scientific posters. We would like to congratulate all participants, and highlight those who won awards for the quality of their communication.