The Nordic Bibliometric Workshop was initiated by Professors Olle Persson, Peter Ingwersen and Terttu Luukkonen in 1996, and has since been held annually. From 1996 to 2001, the Nordic Workshop on Bibliometrics was held with the aim of providing a forum for researchers and practitioners to discuss and exchange knowledge on bibliometrics. This series of workshops proved to be instrumental in advancing the field, as well as fostering collaboration among Nordic countries. Following the success of the initial workshops, the Nordic Workshop on Bibliometrics and Research Policy was launched in 2002 and has continued to the present day. This expanded forum not only covers bibliometrics, but also addresses broader research policy issues such as research evaluation and impact assessment. 

From 1996 to 2013 the workshop has rotated between Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. In 2014 Iceland held its first workshop and was added to the rotation. The workshop has a long and proud tradition of providing a forum for researchers, practitioners, and policy makers to discuss and explore the latest trends and developments in the field of bibliometrics. This workshop has served as a sustainable practice within the bibliometrics community for more than three decades. The workshop is open to participants from any country and is conducted in English.