President Olafur Ragnar Grimsson of Iceland will speak at a National Press Club Speakers Luncheon, April 15

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Apr 08, 2013, 05:34 ET

WASHINGTON, April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- President Olafur Ragnar Grimsson of Iceland will speak at a National Press Club Speakers Luncheon, April 15. He will address challenges facing the Arctic and the competition for the polar region's resources.

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Grimsson, who is serving a record fifth term as Iceland's president, will announce a new assembly of Arctic nations to convene for the first time in Reykjavik in October. The group will address critical issues facing the region, including melting sea ice, weather patterns, food security, energy resource extraction and shipping lanes.

Grimsson's long career in politics began after he became the first person from Iceland to earn a Ph.D. in political science. He served for decades in Iceland's legislature as a member of the People's Alliance Party. From 1988 to 1991, he served as Iceland's finance minister.

The Press Club luncheon begins promptly at 12:30 p.m. Remarks begin at 1 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session, ending at 2 p.m. Advance reservations should be made through (202) 662-7501 or [email protected]. The cost of luncheon admission is $19 for National Press Club members, $30 for their guests, and $37 for the general public. Tickets must be purchased at time of reservation.

National Press Club Luncheons are webcast live on press.org. Follow the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #NPCLunch, or on Facebook at (facebook.com/PressClubDC) and Twitter (@PressClubDC). Submit questions for speakers in advance and during the live event by sending them to @QNPCLunch on Twitter. Or email a question in advance, type CALVIN in the subject line and send to [email protected] before 10 a.m. on the day of event.

The Press Club is on the 13th floor, 529 14th Street, NW, Washington, D.C. The event will be held in the Holeman Lounge. Credentialed press may cover this event.

About the National Press Club the National Press Club is the world's leading professional organization for journalists with more than 3,400 members worldwide representing every major news organization. More than 250,000 people visit the Club each year to attend more than 2,000 events. The Club was founded in 1908 and is on the web at press.org.

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