Atlantic Canada’s
First Seafood Industry Innovation Summit
Seafood Industry Innovation Summit 2023
November 14–17
Summit Themes
Automation: Process efficiency, robotics, labour and product quality
Digitization: Artificial intelligence, traceability, inventory and process management
By-Product Valorization: Leveraging side streams to achieve full utilization and value maximization
Summit Platforms
Plenary Sessions: A forum for industry experts to present new technology and innovations will take place in Hampton Hall at MI and will be open to all SIIS delegates.
Pilot Plant Demonstrations: Hands on demonstrations for processing equipment and automation will be held in CASD’s Seafood Processing Pilot Plant.
Workshops: Session for the “up-and-coming” technology like AI/Robotics will occur in MI’s Conference Centre.
Networking: Social events will be held at the Emera Innovation Centre Signal Campus, and the Alt Hotel Water Street to bring the attendees together to network outside the conference sessions.
About CASD
At the Centre for Aquaculture and Seafood Development (CASD) we work closely with our industry partners to enhance the global competitiveness and sustainability of our seafood and aquaculture industries in Newfoundland and Labrador, and Atlantic Canada. We enable our industry partners to produce premium sustainable seafood products and novel marine bio-products using innovative green technologies. Our team of experts also train HQPs providing them with the skills to be the driving force of Atlantic Canada’s blue economy.
About CCFI
The Canadian Centre for Fisheries Innovation (CCFI) is dedicated to supporting research and development that enhances the sustainability, safety, and profitability of Canada’s seafood industry.
CCFI has supported hundreds of industry related projects that have solved industry challenges by actively promoting research and development in the aquaculture, harvesting sector, and fish processing sectors. We often utilize both the human resources and facilities assets of Memorial University and its Fisheries and Marine Institute, as well as other academic and research institutions, gear manufacturers, ocean tech organizations, artificial intelligence firms, and other entities advancing innovations in seafood.
CCFI works directly with industry players to secure funding and facilitate access to scientific and technological expertise and facilities, resulting in projects that answer and/or address industry questions and work toward the adoption of new scientific data, technologies, and product developing knowledge.
Registration
Registration will be limited to 150 delegates to provide unique hands on opportunities for participants to engage directly with industry experts during equipment demonstrations and workshop sessions.
Registration for the Seafood Innovation Summit includes free passes to the North Atlantic Fish and Workboat Show, November 17 & 18 at Mary Brown’s Centre, St. John’s (participants must pre-register here).
Registration closes November 10.
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Access to all plenary, demos, workshops, exhibitor booths and networking events - includes luncheon and opening reception
$500 + HST
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Access to plenary sessions, exhibitor booths , and networking events
- includes luncheon and opening reception$340 + HST
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Luncheon and panel discussion only
$74.40 + HST
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Opening reception only
$114 + HST
Location: Fisheries & Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, NL Canada
The Fisheries and Marine Institute’s Centre for Aquaculture and Seafood Development (CASD) and the Canadian Centre for Fisheries Innovation (CCFI) are pleased to host Atlantic Canada’s first Seafood Industry Innovation Summit (SIIS). The SIIS aims to promote the continuous development of a sustainable, modern, and globally competitive fish and seafood industry in Atlantic Canada. This event will focus on identifying new opportunities for industry modernization through leveraging innovation and adoption of new technologies that support the long-term sustainability of Atlantic Canada’s seafood sector.
155 Ridge Rd,
St. John's, NL
A1C 5R3
Sponsorship packages
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$15,000.00
4 Complimentary Registrations
Plenary Address
Complimentary Exhibitor Space
Reserved VIP Table
Complimentary Pilot Plant Demo
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Ad in Conference Program
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Social Media Mentions
Verbal Recognition -
$10,000.00
2 Complimentary Registrations
Plenary Address
Reserved VIP Table
Logo on Signage
Logo on Conference Website
Ad in Conference Program
Logo in Conference Program
Social Media Mentions
Verbal Recognition -
$10,000.00
2 Complimentary Registrations
Logo on Conference Website
Ad in Conference Program
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Social Media Mentions
60 Minute Podcast Interview
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Verbal Recognition -
$5,000.00
1 Complimentary Registrations
Plenary Address
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Ad in Conference Program
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Social Media Mentions
Verbal Recognition -
$4,000.00
1 Complimentary Registrations
Logo on Signage
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Ad in Conference Program
Logo in Conference Program
Social Media Mentions
Verbal Recognition -
$4,000.00
1 Complimentary Registrations
Logo on Signage
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Ad in Conference Program
Logo in Conference Program
Social Media Mentions
Verbal Recognition -
$2,000.00
Logo on Signage
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Ad in Conference Program
Logo in Conference Program
Social Media Mentions
Verbal Recognition -
$1,000.00
Logo on Signage
Logo on Conference Website
Logo in Conference Program
Social Media Mentions
Verbal Recognition -
$1,000.00
Logo on Signage
Logo on Conference Website
Logo in Conference Program
Social Media Mentions
Verbal Recognition
Interested in sponsoring this event? Please contact heather.burke@mi.mun.ca
Alt Hotel/mi bus schedule
Tuesday, Nov 14
12:15PM
Pick-up Delegates at Alt Hotel
Arrive at MI 12:30PM
5:00PM
Pick-up Delegates at MI–Main Entrance
Arrive at Alt Hotel 5:15PM
Wednesday, Nov 15
8:00AM
Pick-up Delegates at Alt Hotel
Arrive at MI 8:15AM
5:00PM
Pick-up Delegates at MI–Main Entrance
Arrive at Alt Hotel 5:15PM
Thursday, Nov 16
8:00AM
Pick-up Delegates at Alt Hotel
Arrive at MI 8:15PM
5:00PM
Pick-up Delegates at MI–Main Entrance
Arrive at Alt Hotel 5:15PM
Friday, Nov 17
8:00AM
Pick-up Delegates at Alt Hotel
Arrive at MI 8:15AM
3:00PM
Pick-up Delegates at MI–Main Entrance
Arrive at Alt Hotel 3:15PM
Host hotel information
Alt Hotel St. John’s
125 Water Street
St. John’s, NL
A1C 5X4
Book by calling the reservations team at 709-383-2125 and book under the Fisheries and Marine Institute group block