Arctic Pelvic Floor Meetings (APFM)

Mission

Clinical learning in an Arctic setting

Arctic Pelvic Floor Meetings is the biennial conference of the Norwegian Advisory Unit on Pelvic Floor Health (Nasjonalt senter for bekkenbunnshelse). It is a meeting place for multidisciplinary updates in the assessment and treatment of pelvic floor dysfunctions.

Each meeting gathers national and international experts for two focused days of education, scientific exchange, and professional community — in a setting that reflects the calm, clarity, and northern identity of APFM.

The work is part of a wider mission: equitable, knowledge-based pelvic floor care across professions, specialties, and regions.

Registration desk at an Arctic Pelvic Floor Meeting — Organized by the Norwegian Advisory Unit on Pelvic Floor Health, University Hospital of North Norway.

Four core pillars

What APFM stands for

The meetings are built around four commitments that shape the programme, the community, and the clinical work we share.

Multidisciplinary education
National and international experts share updates in the assessment and treatment of pelvic floor dysfunctions — across nursing, physiotherapy, medicine, and allied professions.
Evidence-based practice
APFM focuses on tools, methods, and clinical approaches that clinicians can take home, from conservative care to surgical perspectives, grounded in current evidence.
Research and knowledge
Abstract presentations, scientific exchange, and dialogue that connect research environments with everyday clinical work and move the field forward.
Equitable, person-centered care
Rooted in the mission of the Norwegian Advisory Unit on Pelvic Floor Health: knowledge-based, holistic, and equal care that strengthens health and quality of life.

Meetings

Coming and past meetings

APFM is held every two years. Explore the next meeting, or return to previous programmes and places.

Coming meeting

9th Arctic Pelvic Floor Meeting

2028 · dates to be announced
Location to be announced

The next APFM is planned for 2028. Location, programme, venue, and registration will be published on this site when more information is available.

Earlier meetings

Alta rock carvings overlooking the fjord, Northern Norway

Latest meeting

8th APFM · 2026

1–2 June 2026
Alta, Northern Norway

Multidisciplinary updates in assessment and treatment of pelvic floor dysfunctions. Programme, speakers, venue, and committee remain available.

Explore APFM 2026

7th APFM · 2024
3–4 June 2024 · Tromsø, Norway
Biennial meeting of clinicians and researchers in pelvic floor health.
6th APFM · 2022
23–24 May 2022 · Svolvær, Norway
Biennial meeting of clinicians and researchers in pelvic floor health.
5th APFM · 2019
27–28 May 2019 · Tromsø, Norway
Biennial meeting of clinicians and researchers in pelvic floor health.
4th APFM · 2017
1–2 June 2017 · Bergen, Norway
Biennial meeting of clinicians and researchers in pelvic floor health.
3rd APFM · 2015
12–13 November 2015 · Tromsø, Norway
Biennial meeting of clinicians and researchers in pelvic floor health.
2nd APFM · 2013
7–8 November 2013 · Trondheim, Norway
Biennial meeting of clinicians and researchers in pelvic floor health.
1st APFM · 2010
14–15 June 2010 · Sommarøy, Norway
Biennial meeting of clinicians and researchers in pelvic floor health.