GLOBALSeafood Marketplace
Seafood Expo Global is an experience designed to connect industry professionals and facilitate new business partnerships. For the 2024 edition of the Expo, you can expect a diverse range of exhibitors and must-see conference sessions. We are also excited to announce new additions to the Expo, like an expanded exhibit hall with the addition of Hall 1, and the Wine Bar, which will host daily sponsored chilled seafood tastings and the Connecting Women in Seafood reception & networking event. This Digital Mailer was written to provide you with information to help you make the most of your time at this year’s expo.
We hope this is a helpful tool. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me with any questions.
Kindest Regards,
Alexa Pantazonis Key Buyer Program Coordinator
Apantazonis@divcom.com | +1 (207) 842-5674
Enclosed within this Digital Mailer, you will find the following:
• Key Buyer Lounge Location: Bypass the main registration lines! Use the East Access entrance to enter into CC3, where the Lounge is located. Map on page 7.
• Featured Conference Sessions: Your Key Buyer badge includes a complimentary pass to all education sessions. No need to sign up, just show your badge! See the list of highlighted sessions on page 5.
• Seafood Excellence Global Awards: View the list of products submitted for the Awards competition. All products are displayed in the Galleria between halls 4 & 5. View the listings on pages 10-14.
• Seafood Excellence Global Awards Reception: Discover and celebrate the best seafood products represented at Seafood Expo Global! Invitation included on page 14.
• Connecting Women in Seafood Reception & Networking: All registered attendees are invited to a networking event for women in the seafood industry to connect, share experiences and expand your professional network. Invitation included on page 15.
Expo Notes and Reminders:
• Dates, Hours & Location:
Fira Barcelona Gran Via Venue AV. Joan Carles I, 64, 08908, L`Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
The HOURS: Key Buyer Lounge Expo Conference
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Tuesday 23 April 8:30 – 18:00 10:00 AM – 18:00 11:00 – 17:15
Wednesday 24 April 8:30 – 18:00 10:00 AM – 18:00 10:45 – 17:45
Thursday 25 April 8:30 – 17:00 10:00 AM – 17:00 10:45 – 13:00
• Power Hour: Key Buyers are invited to access the exhibit hall beginning at 9:00 each morning, one hour before the official event opening each day, for an opportunity to preview the exhibits and to attend meetings with exhibitors. Key Buyers are encouraged to use this time to schedule meetings with exhibitors for the day. Note that exhibitor booths may not be fully staffed at this time.
• Exhibitor Listing: Make the most of your time on the Expo floor by exploring the exhibitor lists now! Click here to view the exhibitor lists.
• Mobile App: Search “Seafood Expo Global” in your app store to download the Expo mobile app.
• Free Premium Membership to SeafoodSource.com: Access SeafoodSource Premium for FREE and enjoy reports, on-demand webinars, whitepapers, conference recordings, exclusive interviews, unrestricted industry news, and more! You can start it now by signing up for free: www. seafoodsource.com/joinkb
Did you know? We also have a Key Buyer Program for Seafood Expo Asia held in Singapore from 4-6 September 2024.
If you are interested in attending and need help registering, let me know!
The Featured Conference Sessions
Tuesday 23 April
12:00 – 13:00
Climate Resiliency and the Protection of Blue Foods
Moderator: Leonardo Pradela, Walton Family Foundation; Panelists: Francois Mosnier, Planet Tracker; Cynthia Asaf, Pacifical; Dr. Sarah Glaser, World Wildlife Fund
15:00 – 16:00
Sustainable Seafood Finance: Risks and Opportunities for Financial Institutions and Seafood Sector Companies
Moderator: Lucy Holmes, WWF US; Panelists: Elizabeth Beall, Finance Earth; Adam Brennan, Thai Union; Emily Claire Faubel, Rockefeller AM; Rachel Harris, Standard Chartered Bank; Karla Martinez Toral, UNEP FI; Andrew Russell, Mars Petcare
16:15 – 17:15
The Economis of IUU Fishing: Who Pays and Who Profits.
Moderator: Katy Hladki, Pew Charitable Trusts; Panelists: Gina Fiore, The Pew Charitable Trusts; Ignacio Fresco Vanzini, Oceana
Wednesday 24 April
12:00 – 13:15
Keynote: Global Economic Update
Speaker: Mark Blyth; The Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs at Brown University
10:45 – 11:45
Traceability – It’s Not Just Sustainability – A Framework Approach
Moderator: Richard Stavis, The Global Dialogue on Seafood Traceability; Panelists: Lisa de Jager, DNV; Libby Woodhatch, MarinTrust; Christine Xu, Aquatic Life Institute; Marcelo Hidalgo, Fishing Industry Association of Papua New Guinea
15:00 – 16:00
Climate Change Challenges in Small-Scale Fisheries and Which Modern Climate-Friendly Innovation(s) Can Industry Provide to Support These Fisheries
Moderator: Martin Purves, International Pole and Line Foundation; Panelists: Linda Wood, Marks and Spencer; Blane Olson, Nusatuna
Thursday 25 April
10:45 – 11:45
New Approaches for Scaling Sustainable Seafood
Moderator: Corey Peet, Where Food Comes From; Panelists: Kira Smiley, Tidal @ Alphabet’s X (The Moonshot Factory); Michael McNicholas, Culimer USA LLC; Danielle Leoni, OEX
10:45 – 11:45
The Upside of Alternative Feed Ingredients: Taking the Conversation Beyond Sustainability
Moderator: Flavio Corsin, Aqua-Spark; Panelists: Maryke Musson, Matorka; Michel van Spankeren, Protix
The Tips for Navigating Fira Barcelona Gran Via
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A Digital or Printed badge will be required to enter the venue. Please be sure to have it ready when you arrive!
The Key Buyer Lounge is accessible through East Access Entrance. From there, just follow the red carpet to the lounge where you can store luggage, enjoy refreshments and hold meetings with exhibiting suppliers.
You will be able to enter the exhibit hall through an exclusive Key Buyer entrance immediately beside the Lounge.
Educational sessions will be located in CC5, and the conference program runs from 11:00 on Tuesday 23 April through 13:00 on Thursday 25 April
The exhibitor lists, which include booth locations, can be found here: www.seafoodexpo.com/global/exhibitor-lists/
The Seafood Expo Global mobile app also includes maps of the exhibit hall, where you can find the exact location of any supplier you are hoping to meet with. To download the mobile app, simply search for “ Seafood Expo Global ” in your app store.
Hola Barcelona Travel Card
Simplify your travels with the Hola Barcelona Travel Card! Enjoy unlimited access to public transportation in Barcelona by choosing a 48, 72, 96, or 120-hour card, available for pick-up at various locations.
For seamless airport use, collect your card from one of the two designated airport locations listed below.
Optimize your experience by purchasing the travel card online and saving 10%. Pick up your card at any of the following Tourist Information Offices in Barcelona:
Airport, Terminal T1 or T2
Pl. Catalunya (plaça de Catalunya, 17-basement or information booth in front of El Corte Inglés department store)
Sagrada Familia tourist information booth
Mirador de Colom (Columbus Monument): plaça Portal de la Pau
Onsite, at the Travel Lounge (Barcelona Turisme Desk) in the Galleria
Go to the Hola Travel Card website for more information
The Seafood Expo Global & Seafood Processing Global Exhibitor Lists
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LISTS
Make the most of your time on the Expo floor by exploring the exhibitor lists now!
SEARCH for exhibitors by keyword, or by using the advanced search function to search by product category or country.
‘STAR’ your favorite exhibitors by selecting the star icon next to the exhibitor’s name, and view the company profile and product categories by clicking on the listing. Your ‘starred’ exhibitors are placed in the My Exhibitors tab for quick reference.
PRINT t he exhibitor lists ahead of the event to optimize how you navigate the expo floor.
To help you in your planning process, we have added additional questions to the exhibitor list.
Additional questions are below and can be seen in each exhibitor listing or by using the advanced search function.
How long has your company been in business?
Is your company public or privately owned?
What certifications do you have?
Do you have any social compliance audit/certificates?
Is your company involved in any Fishery Improvement Programs or Aquaculture Improvement Programs?
Does your company have multiple locations?
Does your company have a broker?
Does your company have trucking established?
Where is your company in the seafood supply chain?
Does your company do private label?
Does your company have initiatives around diversity, equity and inclusion?
Seafood Excellence Global Awards Product Showcase
Seafood Excellence Global Awards Product Showcase
Seafood Excellence Global Awards Product Showcase
CONNECTING WOMEN
RECEPTION & NETWORKING
WEDNESDAY 24 APRIL
17:00 - 18:00
Hall 1, Wine Bar - Stand 1E601
You're invited to a networking event for women in the seafood industry. Connect, share experiences and expand your professional network. Let's join together to create a more inclusive and thriving seafood industry.
RSVP not required. All badge holders are welcome. Refreshments will be served.
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