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Tech-savvy fisheries: How the public and private sector can use technology to trace seafood and improve fisheries management

Monday, March 7 | 9:15am – 10:00am
Level 1, Room 153 A/B

This session will explore the role of the private and public sector in the use of technology and traceability systems to trace seafood and improve fisheries management. Seafood traceability systems are built on the ability to capture accurate and verifiable information about fish harvests and their derived products throughout the supply chain. Fisheries around the world are exploring the use of technology systems (e.g., vessel monitoring systems, electronic landing receipts and vessel trip reports, electronic monitoring systems, etc.) as a way to improve compliance with regulations, transparency in the seafood supply chain, as well as to assess fish stocks, access new markets and lower the costs of doing business. These technologies can quickly and inexpensively create data collection systems to assess stock condition and establish sound management rules, while simultaneously improving market access for local fishing communities and the fishing industry. During the breakfast conversation guest speakers will share their experiences from both the public and private sector on the use of these technologies and the potential for further expansion and use.

Panelists:
John Henderschedt, Director of the Office of International Affairs and Seafood Inspection for the NOAA Fisheries Service
Thomas Craft, Norpac Managing Director
Cheryl Dahle, Founder & CEO, Future of Fish

Moderator:Carmen Revenga, Director, Global Fisheries & Aquaculture, The Nature Conservancy

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Accessing Growth Capital for your Business

Monday, March 7 | 9:15am – 10:00am
Level 1, Room 152

This is your opportunity to interact with industry experts while leveraging access to different areas of expertise to help your business needs. We’ve covered it all for you with this exclusive exposure to a wide range of capital and risk management resources for start-ups to mid-size enterprises. We’ve assembled a panel of professionals who understand your changing business cycles in depth. Our panel includes George Babeu, President and Founder of One Source Risk Management and Funding, Nancy Monroe, Bank of America Business Banking Relationship Manager, Samuel Adams, Managing Director of Corporate Finance Associates, Argenis Contreras, President and founder of Bonamar Corporation, and our moderator, Alexa Ragsdale, East Coast Regional Executive at LSQ Funding.

Our discussion will encompass both traditional and alternative forms of growth capital opportunities, how to protect assets, manage cash flow, prepare for the sale of your company, access to equity and more. Our panel of experts will be available for questions after the session has ended.

Please join us for our panel breakfast session on Monday, March 7th from 9:15am – 10:00am.

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