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BUILDING A STRONGER CANADIAN AQUACULTURE INDUSTRY STARTS WITH YOU.
Join us in Ottawa for Canada's Farmed Seafood Policy Conference 2017. It’s a conference like no other – attracts all the leading players in the farmed seafood value chain in Canada as well as leading elected and non-elected government officials, non-governmental organizations and public policy experts from around the world.
LINEUP
SPEAKERS
The Conference lineup will feature influential experts addressing the following topics:
- Getting Canadian Farmed Seafood to Market
- Canada’s Role in Seafood Farming Innovation
- Connecting with the Consumer
- Local Voices – Canadian Farmed Fresh Seascape
Check back regularly for program and speaker updates
OPENING KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Amy Novogratz
Partner
Aqua-Spark
LUNCHEON KEYNOTE
Chef Andrew Gruel
CEO and Founder
Slapfish Restaurant Group
Bjørn Apeland
Chief Executive Officer,
Steinsvik Group
Marvyn Budd
President & Co-Founder
Planet Shrimp Inc.
HoGerry Byrne
Minister of Fisheries and Land Resources,
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Ian Carr
Strategic Marketing Director
Cargill Aqua Nutrition
Randy Doctoroff
Fresh Meat Buyer,
Costco Wholesale Canada, Ltd.
Peter Hall
Vice-President and Chief Economist
Export Development Canada
Mayor Teresa (Terry) M. James
Village of Blacks Harbour New Brunswick
Dr. Richard Jenkins
Vice President,
Nanos Research Group
Hon. Dominic LeBlanc
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard
Government of Canada
David McInnes
Principal,
DMci Strategies
Ian Roberts
Director of Public Affairs,
Marine Harvest Canada
Dallas Smith
President and CEO,
Nanwakolas Council
Tony Tran
Vice President / GMM for Fresh Foods, Food Service and Bakery Commissary,
Costco Wholesale Canada, Ltd.
Andrew Young
Senior VP of Global Sales and Marketing
True North Seafood
ALSO speaking:
- Bruce J. Morrison, Warden, Municipality of the County of Victoria, Nova Scotia
Online registration is now closed. You may still register at conference registration desk at the conference site.
$275.00
Conference Pass (Members)
Includes: Annual General Meeting, Reception and Policy Conference
$325.00
Conference Pass (Non-Members)
Includes: Reception and Policy Conference
Fees are in Canadian dollars and subject to 13% HST.
OCEANS OF OPPORTUNITY
This year's theme, Oceans of Opportunity, reminds participants of the growing demand for seafood and the tremendous opportunities for Canada and Canada’s seafood farmers in terms of global leadership,
innovation, job creation and sustainable development.
SCHEDULE
NOVEMBER
21-22
We look forward to seeing you in our nation's capital. All events and times are subject to change - check back regularly for the latest schedule and details about conference events.
TUESDAY
11:00
REGISTRATION
11:45 – 4:30
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
(includes luncheon)
5:30 - 7:30
TABLED IN THE HOUSE!
The Finest, Fresh, Farmed Canadian Seafood Reception
WEDNESDAY
7:30
REGISTRATION
8:30 – 4:30
CANADA’S FARMED SEAFOOD POLICY CONFERENCE
(includes luncheon)
LOCATION
Join your peers, suppliers, policy makers and regulators in Ottawa. The Conference venue and hotel is centrally located, close to Parliament Hill, the canal, Byward Market.
DOWNTOWN
OTTAWA
VENUE & CONFERENCE HOTEL
THE WESTIN
OTTAWA
11 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON K1N 9H4
The cut-off date for the Conference room block at The Westin Ottawa has passed.
Please contact reservations at the hotel directly (613-560-7000) to inquire about current rates and availability.
SPONSORS & PARTNERS
THANK YOU
We have the help and support of some incredible companies, groups, and organizations. A huge thank you goes out to those below for believing in this Conference. Click around, and visit their websites, too. Interested in supporting Canada’s Farmed Seafood Policy Conference? See the Partnership Brochure.