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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Registration - 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Opening Reception - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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.
Plenary Session 1 | Innovation - 8:15 AM to 9:35 AM
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
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
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
Sponsored by Mazzetta Company
Afternoon Breakout Sessions (1 hour each, unless noted otherwise) - 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Innovation Award Reception - 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Sponsored by U.S. Soybean Export Council
Plenary Session 4 | Welfare - 8:15 AM to 9:55 AM
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
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
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
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Lunch - 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Afternoon Breakout Sessions (1 hour each, unless noted otherwise) - 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Maximizing the Nutritional and Fiscal Value of Seafood Production
Consumer Insights Theater: Understanding Tomorrow's Seafood Marketplace
The New Eyes of Fishing Technology: How Cameras and AI are Making Fishing Smarter
TCRS Presents the Responsible Seafood Summit Shrimp Workshop
The Responsible Aquafeed Summit: Fast-tracking Aquafeed Innovation and Adoption, Sponsored by Veramaris
Seafood Needs Talent: A Global Forum for Future Industry Leaders, Sponsored by Seafood Grimsby & Humber Alliance
Reception - 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Sponsored by The Kingfish Company
Gala Dinner - 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Sit-down dinner and drinks, featuring entertainment by The Laurettes. Dress code is cocktail attire. Sponsored by Seafood Scotland.
Summit Scotland Golf Outing - 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.