Request for Proposals
The submission deadline for the 2009 Seafood Summit has passed. The 2010 submission process will begin in March 2009. Please contact Valerie Craig if you have questions regarding your submission for 2009 or the upcoming submission process for Seafood Summit 2010.
Call For Proposals: Panel, Presentation or Workshop
Seafood Summit brings together global representatives from the seafood industry and conservation community for in-depth discussions, presentations and networking with the goal of making the seafood marketplace environmentally, socially and economically sustainable.
While many industry events offer companies networking opportunities to showcase their products and services, Seafood Summit is different. It is the only venue that connects large and small companies from a diverse array of industries with leaders from the conservation community to bridge the gap between the latest science and the reality of the seafood marketplace. Summit attendees include international representatives with vested interest in the seafood industry, including: fishermen, fish farmers, wholesalers, distributors, retailers, food professionals (chefs, restaurateurs), conservation organizations, academic scientists, media, and policy makers.
Instructions for Proposals:
Seafood Choices Alliance is now accepting proposals for presentations, panels, and workshops at the Seafood Summit 2009. Professionals from the food, seafood, conservation, policy, communications, economics and health fields are encouraged to submit proposals that address critical topics related to sustainable seafood and the seafood market, paying particular attention to this year’s theme, “Sharing Responsibility for Real Change”.
A healthy ocean – with a diverse and sustainable supply of seafood for the global population – is everyone’s responsibility. Leading actors in the seafood industry have begun to address the sustainability of their businesses through collaborative partnerships with their peers, governments and conservation organizations. It is now time to look beyond the initial phase of the sustainability movement and ask ourselves what the next step is for bringing about real and lasting change on the water. By working together, a diverse set of voices is proving that innovative partnerships and shared responsibility are paving the way for the future of this evolving market. Proposals should be submitted with this theme in mind, and may focus on, but are not limited to:
- Traceability From Boat to Plate
- Fishermen-led Sustainability Initiatives
- Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported Fishing (IUU)
- Seafood and Health
- Social Responsibility in Developing Countries
- Eating Across the Foodweb
- Regional, National or International Policy
- Sustainability Efforts in Asia
- Trends in Consumer Behavior
- Status of Stocks
- Sustainability of Fishmeals and Oils
- The Role of Protected/Closed Areas in Fisheries Management
- Small-scale Fisheries: Bringing Products to Market
- Innovative Aquaculture
- Cost of Conversion
- Data Deficient Fisheries
- Marine Pollution: Risks to the Seafood Industry
- Fishing Subsidies
- Aquaculture Certification
- Fair Trade Seafood
- Science and Sustainability
- Sea Ranching
will be allotted 30 minutes with 30 minutes Q&A (1 hour total). Presentations will be limited to 2 presenters.
will be 90 minutes in total length, with 45 minutes for presentation and 45 minutes for Q&A. Panels will consist of a moderator with up to three panelists representing a variety of viewpoints and geographies. At time of submission, at least one panelist must be confirmed. We strongly encourage moderators to focus on facilitating the panels and discussion while recruiting interesting, dynamic presenters. Panels in which the moderator takes a speaking role will be limited to 2 additional panelists.
can be up to 3 hours in length, depending on workshop design. Proposals should be action-oriented - workshops may serve as training tools, enhance interest or participation in a particular effort, or help to brainstorm a new issue with a higher level of group interaction. Proposals for workshops should be as detailed as possible. Unlike presentations and panels, attendance at workshops will be limited to 60 - 100 people, depending on available meeting space. Workshops will preferentially be scheduled for Sunday, February 1, but may be scheduled anytime during the three days of the conference.
. Please note that preference will be given to proposals with the most thorough detail and committed panelists/presenters. Final selections by Seafood Choices Alliance will be made by early July 2008. If accepted, presenters and panel/workshop moderators will be responsible for the design and execution of their session, as well as timely submission of session abstracts, panelist/presenter biographies, and any electronic/PowerPoint presentations. All panelists/presenters must be confirmed by September 12, 2008, or the time slot may be given to an alternate panel.
If you have any questions regarding the proposal process, please email Seafood Summit.
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