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Responsible Seafood Summit

St Andrews, Scotland, October 21-24, 2024

Join us for the 23rd edition of the Responsible Seafood Summit at the Fairmont St Andrews to discuss the foremost issues shaping the future of the seafood industry. Registration is now open.

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Overview

Overview

Next Up: Scotland

The 23rd edition of the Responsible Seafood Summit, co-hosted by Seafood Scotland, will be held at the Fairmont St Andrews on Scotland’s historic east coast from Oct. 21 to 24, 2024. Registration is now open. Get on our mailing list to receive updates.

This is the world’s only seafood event focused on bridging the differences and nurturing the commonalities between aquaculture and fisheries. The Summit features a carefully curated, forward-thinking program with over 70 speakers who identify emerging issues before they become challenges and develop a long-term strategy addressing those challenges.

Between 400 and 500 seafood professionals representing the entire value chain attend the Summit to be active participants in the development of a healthy, responsible seafood community.

About

About

Conference Venue: Fairmont St Andrews

The 2024 event will be held on the east coast of Scotland at the Fairmont St Andrews, Scotland’s largest conference facility, with more than 15,000 square feet of meeting space and 220 guest rooms.

Dramatic cliff-top views of the wild North Sea define Fairmont St Andrews’ private 520-acre estate. This breathtaking resort in St Andrews, the Home of Golf, is also one of the largest and most luxurious conference venues in Scotland.

The Summit has a discounted hotel room block at the Fairmont. Rooms can be reserved online.

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Pricing

Pricing

Interested in receiving discounts for event registration?

Registration Pricing

Registration for the Responsible Seafood Summit is open! We strongly encourage you to register as soon as possible, as the event is expected to sell out. Become a GSA individual or small business member to save $200 USD per employee, or become a GSA corporate member to save $500 USD per employee. Prices go up on October 10.

Please note that 50% refunds are available for cancellations through June 30. Registration fees will not be refunded after June 30. If you need to cancel after June 30, you may transfer your registration to another guest. Guests cannot roll over registrations from year to year. Contact us to report a cancellation.

Tier 1

$2,100

Tier1

WHO QUALIFIES?
GSA Corporate Members
UK Residents
NGOs
Academia
Government

Tier 2

$2,400

Tier2

WHO QUALIFIES?
GSA Individual Members
GSA Small Business Members
Companies with BAP- and BSP-Certified Facilities

Tier 3

$2,600

Tier3

WHO QUALIFIES?
GSA Non-Members

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Program

Program

Conference Program

The conference program consists of plenary sessions in the mornings, breakout sessions in the afternoons and networking events in the afternoons and evenings, with field trips on Thursday, Oct. 24. Breakfast and lunch are included in the registration fee. This carefully curated, forward-thinking program – with sessions structured to unite seafood professionals from both aquaculture and fisheries to discuss shared responsibilities and goals – is organized by GSA with the guidance of a program advisory board.

For the first time, the Summit will offer six content tracks for attendees: Shrimp, Salmon, Fishery Improvement Projects (FIPs), Welfare, Impact and Innovation.

⬇️ Download the conference program ⬇️

 

Day 0 | Monday

Registration - 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Fairmont St Andrews

Opening Reception - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

The Atrium, Fairmont St Andrews

Join us for a lively reception to kick off the week! The opening reception will be complete with Scottish dancing, bagpipes, food and drink, networking, miniature golf, and a cooking demonstration from Chef Chris Baber, sponsored by HexClad.

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Day 1 | Tuesday

Plenary Session 1 | Innovation - 8:15 AM to 9:35 AM

The Atrium, Fairmont St Andrews

  • Welcome Addresses from Mike Kocsis, CEO of the Global Seafood Alliance and Kate Forbes, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Gaelic for our Host Nation, Scotland

  • Thoughts Behind the Theme: "Increasing Seafood's Share"

  • Keynote Address: AI Will Transform the Seafood Industry

    • Chris van der Kuyl, one of Scotland’s leading entrepreneurs working across the technology, media, gaming and entertainment sectors, will delve into how artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies will shape the industry. 

  • Panel: We Can Actually Do That? Why Seafood Should Embrace AI and Other Emerging Technologies | A panel discussion about artificial intelligence, other emerging technologies and investing in the seafood sector.

    • Panelists: Chris van der Kuyl, 4J Studios/Chroma Ventures/Ace Aquatec; John Goodlad, Sustainable Oceans Fund; Eric Enno Tamm, ThisFish; moderated by Jamie Wright, Global Seafood Alliance

Plenary Session 2 | Salmon - 9:55 AM to 11:30 AM

The Atrium, Fairmont St Andrews

  • Choppy Waters: How the UK Seafood Industry is Navigating Post-Brexit Trade

    • Marcus Coleman, CEO of Seafish, the public body supporting the UK seafood sector, will provide an overview of how unfavorable trade scenarios hamper UK/Scottish seafood exports. 

  • Wild-Capture Snapshot: Three Key Species to Watch, Presented by Expana Markets

    • Janice Schreiber, Managing Editor of seafood data experts Expana Markets (formerly Urner Barry) provide a glimpse into the supply and pricing dynamics for pollock, cod and salmon.

  • Annual GSA Global Finfish Production Survey & Forecast, Presented by Rabobank

    • Gorjan Nikolik, Senior Global Specialist–Seafood, Rabobank, will present the findings of our annual aquaculture production forecast. 

  • Global Salmon Production is Strong – So Too are the Headwinds, Presented by Kontali

    • Ragnar Nystoyl, Head of Analysis at Kontali, will give farmed salmon harvest estimates and discuss key demand drivers and marketplace dynamics. 

  • What's on the Horizon for the Farmed Salmon Business?

    • Salmon Scotland will discuss how the Scottish farmed salmon industry can overcome growth and social license obstacles.

  • Social License Amid a Sea of Misinformation: A "Fireside Chat" with Gilpin Bradley

    • Salmon producers are facing waves of negative media attention. What can Scotland learn from a longtime industry leader?

Plenary Session 3 | FIPs - 11:50 AM to 1:00 PM

The Atrium, Fairmont St Andrews

  • Putting Fishery Improvement Projects (FIPs) Into Clearer Focus

    • With FIPs representing a huge chunk of the seafood supply, it's time to better understand them. Tom Pickerell of World Resources Institute will present.

  • How Seafood Supply Chains Can More Proactively Support Improving Fisheries

    • Presentations and panel discussions on FIPs from NGOs and suppliers

    • Presenters and panelists: Steve Hart, Global Seafood Alliance; Jeremy Rude, Fishery Progress/FishChoice; Nicola Clark, Marin Trust; Benjamin Weis, Cargill; moderated by Tom Pickerell, World Resources Institute

  • How Can Fisheries Engaged in FIPs Fit Into Seafood Procurement Policies Long-Term? 

    • Presentations and panel discussions on FIPs from NGOs and suppliers

    • Presenters and panelists: Indrani Lutchman, Sustainable Fisheries Partnership; Lisa Goche, independent contractor speaking on behalf of GSSI; Jayson Berryhill, Wholechain; William Davies, Sofina/Youngs Seafood; moderated by Tom Pickerell, World Resources Institute

Lunch - 1:10 PM to 2:30 PM

Robert Burns Ballroom

Sponsored by Mazzetta Company

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Afternoon Breakout Sessions (1 hour each, unless noted otherwise) - 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Conference Wing, Fairmont St Andrews

  • Spatial Squeeze: How Can Ocean Industries Grow Amid Current Constraints? Sponsored by EVAH
    • Tavish Scott, Chief Executive of Salmon Scotland, will lead an interactive discussion on the coexistence of salmon farms, fisheries and offshore energy in the North Sea.
    • Panelists will be announced at a later date. 
    • Atrium

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  • Adaptation: Climate Action on the Ground in Fisheries and Aquaculture
    • Aquaculture and fisheries need to adapt to climate change, and some have a head start. Robert Jones, Director of Global Aquatic Food Systems at The Nature Conservancy, will lead a discussion on how seafood harvesters and farmers are adjusting their operations to mitigate the impacts of climate change. 
    • Panelists: John Holmyard, Owner of Offshore Shellfish, Ltd.; Kara Brydson, Fisheries Innovation & Sustainability; Dawn Purchase, Marine Conservation Society UK
    • Robert Louis Stevenson Room
  • RFM Presents the The Responsible Seafood Summit Fisheries Workshop
    • 2-hour workshop
    • Global fishing industry leaders meet to solve a pressing issue: FIPs, certification, IUU, traceability, labor. Tom Sunderland, Senior Director of the Global RFM Program, will lead an interactive discussion on responsible sourcing challenges in the wild-capture sector. 
    • Panelists: Kacy Cole, Holland America; John Daly, OBI Seafoods, Lisa Goche, Lisa Goché Seafood Collaborators LLC, Hannah Lindoff, SeaShare, Jeff Regnart, Jeff Regnart Consulting 
    • William Dunbar Room
  • Working to Build Social Accountability in Seafood
    • Seafood workers – on farms and in fisheries – deserve fair treatment, living wages and responsible recruitment practices. Join this one-hour discussion to learn about human rights due diligence efforts in the global seafood supply chain and educate yourselves on the newest requirements for social accountability audits. 
    • Panelists: Emilie Carroll, LRQA; Georgia Worrall, Seafood Ethics Action Alliance; additional panelists to be announced; moderated by Amy McGann, Global Seafood Alliance
    • Atrium
  • A New Tide of Technology: Entrepreneurs Empowering AI in Aquaculture, Sponsored by Cooke Aquaculture
    • Aquaculture never stops innovating. Get familiar with some of the latest solutions.
    • Panelists will be announced at a later date.
    • Robert Louis Stevenson Room

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Innovation Award Reception - 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM

The Atrium, Fairmont St Andrews

Sponsored by U.S. Soybean Export Council

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Day 2 | Wednesday

Plenary Session 4 | Welfare - 8:15 AM to 9:55 AM

The Atrium, Fairmont St Andrews

  • Keynote Address: An Honest Assessment of Global Fishing Crew Welfare

    • Tim Hill, CEO, Stella Maris

  • Keynote Address: How Scotland is Addressing Fishing Crew Welfare

    • Mike Park, CEO, Scottish White Fish Producers Association

  • Connectivity and Compassion: The Recipe for Global Fishing Crews' Well-Being 

    • Panelists: Tim Hill, Stella Maris; Mike Park, Scottish White Fish Producers Association; moderated by Melanie Siggs, Global Seafood Alliance 

  • Let's Start With the Basics: Train Your People to Assess Animal Welfare

    • Good animal welfare starts with people. Make sure yours know what good welfare looks like. Sara Barrento of FAI Farms shares with us.

  • Pioneering the Path to Viable Alternatives to Shrimp Eyestalk Ablation

    • Welfare concerns have prompted a multi-billion-dollar industry to examine a practice that helped make it a global sensation. Simao Zacarias of the University of Stirling will present.

  • Good Animal Welfare Leads to Good Human Welfare

    • Ben Perry of Ace Aquatec discusses how improved animal welfare has correlated with better human welfare.

  • Aquatic Animal Welfare is Everyone’s Business

    • Panelists: Sara Barrento, FAI Farms; Simao Zacarias, University of Stirling; Ben Perry, Ace Aquatec; moderated by Bonnie Waycott, Responsible Seafood Advocate

Plenary Session 5 | Shrimp - 10:10 AM to 11:30 AM

The Atrium, Fairmont St Andrews

  • Annual GSA Global Shrimp Production Survey & Forecast, Presented by Rabobank

    • Gorjan Nikolik, Senior Global Specialist–Seafood, Rabobank, will present the findings of our annual shrimp aquaculture production forecast. 

  • Global Shrimp Data Presentation

    • Ida S. Skancke, Kontali

  • The Global Coldwater Shrimp Supply Situation

    • Gary Morrison, Urner Barry by Expana

  • Level Up: The Revolutionary Shrimp Farming System at Oceanloop

    • The future of shrimp farming is looking up! Learn about the fascinating tiered system employed by Oceanloop in Germany from Dr. Bert Wecker.

  • Shrimp Farming at the Vanguard

    • The Center for Responsible Seafood President George Chamberlain and Dr. Bert Wecker discuss the latest innovations in shrimp farming.

  • Retailer Roundtable: Marketplace Perspectives on Responsible Sourcing

    • What are the pressing seafood issues facing top seafood buyers in major markets? Don't miss this high-level discussion on responsible sourcing and procurement policies.

    • Panelists: Matthew Livesay, Red Lobster; Josh Piatek, Southeast Grocers; Natalie Smith, Tesco; moderated by Molly Jacques, Global Seafood Alliance

Plenary Session 6 | Impact - 11:45 AM to 1:00 PM

The Atrium, Fairmont St Andrews

  • Breakout Sneak Preview: 100% Utilization of Fish

    • Alexandra Leeper, the new CEO of the Iceland Ocean Cluster, will invite attendees to join the discussion at the 100% utilization breakout this afternoon. 

  • Impact Formula: Early Results from the Carbon Calculator, the New Seafish Tool 

    • What are the environmental impacts of any given seafood product? Stuart McLanahan from Seafish will share findings from the organization's new tool, the Carbon Calculator.

  • Kontali: Byproduct Usage Report

    • Ragnar Nystoyl, Kontali 

  • Waste Not: Retaining Valuable Nutrients from Fish Byproducts in Food Systems 

    • Libby Woodhatch from Marin Trust will discuss how the fisheries industry is contributing to the circular economy on a global level. 

  • Why Nutrients and Fish Health Should Guide Aquafeed’s Future

    • Panelists: Chris Haacke, MiAlgae; Elin Kvamme, Innovafeed; more speakers to be announced. Moderated by Katherine Bryar, BioMar 

  • Preview of SUMMIT 2025!

    • Where in the world will the Responsible Seafood Summit be located in 2025?

Lunch - 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Robert Burns Ballroom

Afternoon Breakout Sessions (1 hour each, unless noted otherwise) - 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Conference Wing, Fairmont St Andrews

  • Maximizing the Nutritional and Fiscal Value of Seafood Production

    • The seafood industry has nothing to waste. It can better capitalize (and monetize) on everything it produces and what might have in the past been thrown away.
    • Panelists: Alexandra Leeper, Iceland Ocean Cluster; Petra Wiegel, Regal Springs; Ragnar Nystoyl, Kontali; Donna Fordyce, Seafood Scotland; Libby Woodhatch, MarinTrust; moderated by Melanie Siggs, Global Seafood Alliance
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  • Consumer Insights Theater: Understanding Tomorrow's Seafood Marketplace

    • 2 hours
    • Understanding today's seafood consumers is no easy task, let alone tomorrow's. With inflation, it's getting even harder. Join this group of seafood industry experts, marketers and analysts in an interactive discussion on how to reach the next generation of seafood consumers. 
    • Panelists: Matt Craze, Spheric Research; Wakao Hanaoka, Seafood Legacy; Hannah Lindhoff, SeaShare; Adam Wing, Seafood Scotland; Chef Chris Baber
    • John Barbour Auditorium
  • The New Eyes of Fishing Technology: How Cameras and AI are Making Fishing Smarter 

    • With greater insights into the world that exists below the surface,a smarter fishing industry can emerge. Three leading companies will illustrate how AI could potentially reshape commercial fishing by addressing key issues.
    • Panelists: Paul Fernandes, Smart Trawl; Helen Holah, Marine Scotland Science; Tom Rossiter, SafetyNet Technologies; moderated by Kara Brydson, FIS
    • Robert Louis Stevenson Room
  • TCRS Presents the Responsible Seafood Summit Shrimp Workshop

    • Global shrimp industry leaders meet to solve a pressing issue facing the industry: Oversupply.
    • George Chamberlain, TCRS
    • William Dunbar Room
  • The Responsible Aquafeed Summit: Fast-tracking Aquafeed Innovation and Adoption, Sponsored by Veramaris

    • Aquaculture's future depends on affordable and accessible feeds from a variety of sources: terrestrial ingredients, single-cell proteins, algae and insects. 
    • Panelists: Chris Haacke, MiAlgae; Elin Kvamme, Innovafeed; additional panelists will be announced; moderated by Katherine Bryar, BioMar 

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  • Seafood Needs Talent: A Global Forum for Future Industry Leaders, Sponsored by Seafood Grimsby & Humber Alliance

    • Who's going to be leading the seafood industry 20 years from now, and how can we best help them today? A focus on efforts within the United Kingdom.
    • Panelists: Marcus Coleman, Seafish; Jeni Adamson, Seafood Scotland; Andrew Richardson, Young Aquaculture Society; moderated by Simon Dwyer, Made Great in Grimsby
    • Robert Louis Stevenson Room

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Reception - 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM

Sponsored by The Kingfish Company

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Gala Dinner - 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Old Course Hotel

Sit-down dinner and drinks, featuring entertainment by The Laurettes. Dress code is cocktail attire. Sponsored by Seafood Scotland.

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Day 3 | Thursday

Summit Scotland Golf Outing - 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM

The Kittocks at the Fairmont St Andrews

First-ever Summit golf tournament! Space is limited, so register for the conference soon to save your spot.

*Times are subject to change.

Industry Field Trips - 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Sightseeing Field Trips - 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Keynote Speaker

Scottish entrepreneur Chris van der Kuyl will serve as the Summit's opening keynote speaker on Day 1 of the conference program.

Chris van der Kuyl is one of Scotland’s leading entrepreneurs working across the technology, media, gaming and entertainment sectors. Chris is most notably co-founder and chairman of multiple award-winning games developer, 4J Studios, best known for developing Minecraft for Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo game consoles.

Van der Kuyl is also chairman of Ace Aquatec and was the founding member of Entrepreneurial Scotland as well as a member of multiple advisory and local charity boards. He will be speaking on emerging technologies, innovation and artificial intelligence at the Summit.

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Conference Speakers

This year's Summit will hear from 70+ experts across the seafood industry and beyond.
Jeni Adamson

Jeni Adamson

Industry Engagement Manager, Seafood Scotland
Daniela Allerbon

Daniela Allerbon

CEO, AQUIT
Sara Barrento

Sara Barrento

E-Learning and Aquaculture Program Manager, FAI
Chris Baber

Chris Baber

Chef, Author
Jayson Berryhill

Jayson Berryhill

Co-Founder/Partner, Wholechain/(en)visible
Kara Brydson

Kara Brydson

Executive Director, Fisheries Innovation & Sustainability
Katherine Bryar

Katherine Bryar

Global Marketing Director, BioMar

Ian Carr

Ian Carr

Global Business Development Manager, Veramaris
Emilie Carroll

Emilie Carroll

Manager, Food & Agriculture, LRQA
George Chamberlain

George Chamberlain

President, The Center for Responsible Seafood (TCRS)
Tony Chen

Tony Chen

Co-Founder and CEO, Manolin

Nicola Clark

Nicola Clark

Impacts Manager, MarinTrust
Kacy Cole

Kacy Cole

Chief Marketing Officer, Holland America Line
Marcus Coleman

Marcus Coleman

CEO, Seafish
Matt Craze

Matt Craze

Founder & Lead Researcher, Spheric Research
John Daly

John Daly

Vice President Sales & Marketing, OBI Seafoods

Keith Davidson

Keith Davidson

Chief Technology Officer, Ace Aquatec

Will Davies

Will Davies

Group CSR Manager, Sofina Foods Europe
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Simon Dwyer

Director, Made Great In Grimsby Limited
Eric Enno Tamm

Eric Enno Tamm

Co-Founder and CEO, ThisFish Inc.
Paul Fernandes

Paul Fernandes

Professor of Fisheries Science and Technology, SmartTrawl/Heriot Watt University
Kate Forbes

Kate Forbes

Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Gaelic, Scottish Government
Donna Fordyce

Donna Fordyce

Chief Executive, Seafood Scotland
Lisa Goche

Lisa Goché

CEO, Lisa Goché Seafood Collaborators LLC
Thomas Goetz

Thomas Goetz

Inventor, GenusWave
John Goodlad

John Goodlad

Advisor, Sustainable Oceans Fund
Christopher Haacke

Christopher Haacke

Commercial Director, MiAlgae
Wakao Hanaoka

Wakao Hanaoka

Founder and CEO, Seafood Legacy
Tim Hill

Tim Hill

CEO / National Director, Stella Maris
Helen Holah

Helen Holah

Spatial & Electronic Monitoring Fisheries Analyst, Marine Scotland Science
John Holmyard

John Holmyard

Owner, Offshore Shellfish Ltd
Robert Jones

Robert Jones

Global Aquaculture Lead, The Nature Conservancy
Elin Kvamme

Elin Kvamme

Global Aqua Director, Innovafeed
Alexandra Leeper

Alexandra Leeper

CEO, Iceland Ocean Cluster 
Hannah Lindoff

Hannah Lindoff

Executive Director, SeaShare
Matthew Livesay

Matthew Livesay

Chief Supply Chain Officer, Red Lobster
Indrani Lutchman

Indrani Lutchman

Program Director (FIP Evaluation & External Relations), Sustainable Fisheries Partnership

Elspeth Macdonald

Elspeth Macdonald

Chief Executive, Scottish Fishermen's Federation
Lukas Manomaitis

Lukas Manomaitis

Aquaculture Program Technical Contractor, US Soybean Export Council (USSEC)
Stuart McLanahan

Stuart McLanahan

Head of Responsible Sourcing, Seafish

Gary Morrison

Gary Morrison

VP of Operations & Human Resources, Urner Barry

Principal Reporter, Expana

Gorjan Nikolik

Gorjan Nikolik

Senior Analyst, Rabobank

Ragnar Nystoyl

Ragnar Nystøyl

Chief Analyst, Kontali
Mike Park

Mike Park

CEO, Scottish White Fish Producers Association (SWFPA)
Ben Perry

Ben Perry

Head of Sales, Ace Aquatec
Josh Piatek

Josh Piatek

Sr. Director Fresh Meat and Seafood, Southeastern Grocers

Tom Pickerell

Tom Pickerell

Global Director of the Ocean Program, World Resources Institute
Alison Potter

Alison Potter

Technical Officer, ILO, International Labour Organisation
Dawn Purchase

Dawn Purchase

Aquaculture Programme Manager, Marine Conservation Society UK
Rhianna Rees

Rhianna Rees

Business Development Manager, Scottish Seaweed Industry Association
Jeff Regnart

Jeff Regnart

Fisheries Consultant, Fishery Policy Analyst, Jeff Regnart Consulting
Tom Rossiter

Tom Rossiter

Head of Precision Fishing, CatchCam

Jeremy Rude

Jeremy Rude

FisheryProgress Project Manager, FishChoice

Janice Schreiber

Janice Schreiber

Managing Editor, Expana

Tavish Scott

Tavish Scott

CEO, Salmon Scotland
Ida Skancke

Ida Skancke

Shrimp Analyst, Kontali
Kira Smiley

Kira Smiley

Director of Sales and Marketing, Tidal

Robert Stewart

Robert Stewart

Vice President, Young Aquaculture Society/University of Edinburgh
Chris van der Kuyl

Chris van der Kuyl

Chairman, 4J Studios
Simon Wadsworth

Simon Wadsworth

Global R&D Director, BioMar
Bonnie Waycott

Bonnie Waycott

Journalist
Bert Wecker

Bert Wecker

CTO, Oceanloop
Ben Weis

Ben Weis

Aqua Nutrition Sustainability Lead, Cargill
Chris Williams

Chris Williams

Fisheries Expert, ITF, International Transport Federation
Adam Wing

Adam Wing

Head of Trade Marketing - UK, Middle East & Asia, Seafood Scotland
Linda Wood

Linda Wood

Aquaculture and Fisheries Manager, Marks & Spencer
Libby Woodhatch

Libby Woodhatch

Executive Chair, MarinTrust
Georgia Worrall

Georgia Worrall

Head, Seafood Ethics Action (SEA) Alliance
Simao Zacarias

Simão Zacarias

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Stirling

Features

Features

Engaging Field Trips

Take your learning and networking experience on the road by participating in industry field trips! The 2024 Responsible Seafood Summit will feature six industry field trips to Scottish seafood production facilities, including MOWI, BioMar, JK Thomson, Welch Fishmongers, Thistle Seafoods, DFDS Logistics, University of Stirling, Loch Fyne Oysters, Scottish Fisheries Museum, Rastech, Xelect, Scottish Oceans Insitute, and more.

All field trips are scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 24 and will last all day. Get an exclusive sneak peek of where we'll be stopping.

Registration for field trips is only available to attendees who have registered for the event.

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Inspirational Entrepreneurs

Established in 2012, GSA’s Responsible Seafood Innovation Awards recognize individuals and organizations finding new solutions to the challenges facing aquaculture and fisheries. This year’s six finalists were AquaExchange Agritech Pvt Ltd., AQUIT Corp., Ava Ocean, Cresponix, ORIVO and Zeal Industries. By audience vote, the winners were AQUIT Corp. (aquaculture) and Zeal Industries (fisheries). Thank you to the U.S. Soybean Export Council for sponsoring the 2023 competition. Pictured is Jerry Slouch of the United Soybean Board, Daniela Allerbon of AQUIT Corp. and master of ceremonies and 2022 winner Toby Corey of Cruz Foam.

Applications for the 2024 Responsible Innovation Awards are now being accepted. Do you know someone with a seafood innovation? Apply now!

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Influential Buyers

The world’s leading retail and foodservice companies are always well represented at the Responsible Seafood Summit. Buyers play a key role in influencing seafood production practices through corporate social responsibility policies and associated sourcing specifications. Among the companies represented over the years are Ahold Delhaize USA, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Bloomin’ Brands, Captain D’s, Food Lion, Giant Eagle, Hannaford, H.E.B., Harvest Meat Co., Hello Fresh, Hy-Vee, Japanese Consumers’ Co-operative Union (JCCU), Metro Canada, Red Lobster, Sainsbury’s, Schnucks, Sysco, Topco, US Foods and Wakefern.
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Exclusive Data & Analysis

GSA’s exclusive production forecasts for farmed shrimp and farmed finfish have been fixtures of the Responsible Seafood Summit for almost 20 years. Once again in 2023 the results of GSA’s aquaculture production survey were presented and analyzed by Rabobank’s Gorjan Nikolik (pictured), with contributions from Ragnar Nystøyl and Chris van Bussel, both of Kontali. Additionally, Urner Barry’s Angel Rubio provided production and trade data for a number of key wild seafood species, including lobster, crab, groundfish and wild salmon.

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Fun & Entertainment

What’s an event without fun, entertainment and opportunities to network? You can't visit the birthplace of golf and not play a hole or two! In addition to a golf tournament on Day 3, the 2024 Responsible Seafood Summit will hold three receptions: an opening reception, a cocktail hour celebrating the Innovation Award finalists, and a Seafood Summit signature: a gala reception and dinner at the Old Course Hotel in St Andrews with live entertainment, all while celebrating the tastes Scottish seafood has to offer.

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Sponsorship

Sponsorship

Become a Sponsor

Heighten the visibility and credibility of your brand by aligning with GSA’s mission of responsible seafood production and sourcing by sponsoring the Responsible Seafood Summit. Contact GSA Media & Events Sales Manager Jim Batchelor for sponsorship opportunities at our 2024 event in Scotland.