The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) has released the preliminary program for the upcoming Responsible Seafood Summit, set for September 21-24 at the Shangri-La Bangkok in Thailand.
Co-hosted by the Center for Responsible Seafood, the gathering will bring together leaders from across the seafood industry to discuss the most pressing issues facing the sector today.
This year’s event will be attended by major retail and foodservice companies including Albertson’s, Captain D’s, Mark Foods, Red Lobster, Waitrose and Walmart.
“We are excited to share a dynamic program that reflects both the complexity and opportunity facing the global seafood sector today,” said Steven Hart, vice president of market development at GSA. “From high level discussions on market and geopolitical trends to practical deep dives into production, sustainability and innovation, the summit offers something valuable for every segment of the seafood industry.”
The first plenary session will kick off on Monday, September 21 with words from industry leaders including Tam Nguyen of Vinh Hoan, Daisuke Yasuda of UMIOS and Ashild Nakken of the Norwegian Seafood Council. Afternoon sessions will include presentations from executives at Thai Union followed by a welcome reception.
Tuesday will feature the Summit’s annual production survey, technical sessions focused on feed, tilapia, animal health and welfare, and fisheries improvement projects (FIPs), along with an expanded markets and consumers track. The day will close with the annual Responsible Seafood Innovation Awards and an evening networking reception.
Wednesday will feature a new Deep Dive format, allowing attendees to choose from four content tracks covering aquaculture, wild fisheries, all seafood and shrimp. Sessions will explore consumer trends, market diversification, sustainability in East Asia and the evolving US tariff landscape before concluding with a gala dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya River.
Thursday provides opportunities for attendees to explore the local region through industry field excursions including a culinary outing, a shrimp field trip, Thai Union and tilapia field trips, and a field trips to a processing operation and wholesale seafood outlets.
The full agenda and information is available at the GSA website: www.globalseafood.org
