March 7-9, 2027 | Boston, USA

Innovation Meets Tradition: Charting a Sustainable Future for U.S. Seafood

Mar 15 2026

12:45 PM - 1:30 PM EDT

Room 153A

The U.S. seafood industry is in the middle of a sea change. From climate impacts and shifting consumer expectations, to new regulations, tariffs, and tangled supply chains – staying afloat means rethinking “business as usual.” But here’s the exciting part: stakeholders across the supply chain are stepping up with creative, forward-looking approaches to keep seafood sustainable, resilient, and thriving. 

This panel brings together an all-star lineup of leaders from harvest to retail – each with a different vantage point on what sustainability looks like in today’s seafood landscape. We’ll hear how family-owned processors, pioneering producers, and multi-generational marketplaces are tackling the big question: How do we honor tradition while driving the innovation needed for a climate-smart, future-proof seafood industry? 

From setting bold sustainability standards, to testing new business models, to preserving legacies while adapting to change, panelists will share their real-world experiences and visions for the road ahead. Attendees will walk away with a 360-degree view of how sustainability plays out across the supply chain – not as a one-size-fits-all formula, but as a dynamic ecosystem of solutions. 

By spotlighting the diverse ways companies are responding to climate risk, supply chain disruptions, and consumer demand, this conversation will highlight how collaboration and innovation – anchored in experience – can help secure a resilient future for seafood, the environment, and the communities that depend on it. 

Speakers

Acme Smoked Fish

- Sustainability Director

Fulton Fish Market Cooperative

- CEO

Euclid Fish Company

- Vice President

Blue Ribbon Fish Co.

- President & CEO

Seafood Producers Cooperative

- Vice President of Sales