Aquademia: The Seafood Podcast

Inside the 2026 Responsible Seafood Summit: What to Expect in Bangkok, Thailand

Episode Summary

The 2026 Responsible Seafood Summit brings seafood professionals from around the world together in Bangkok, Thailand, for several days of collaboration, education, and industry leadership. From market trends and aquaculture innovation to fisheries, animal welfare, sustainability, and global trade, the event is designed to spark meaningful conversations and inspire practical solutions to the challenges shaping seafood's future. Learn what makes the Summit unique, explore this year's program highlights and networking opportunities, and discover how participants can build lasting relationships while helping advance a more responsible and resilient seafood industry.

Episode Notes

Episode Summary

The Responsible Seafood Summit returns to Bangkok, Thailand, bringing together seafood professionals from across the global value chain for four days of learning, collaboration, and meaningful industry connections. Hosted by the Global Seafood Alliance, the Summit creates an environment where producers, retailers, suppliers, researchers, NGOs, policymakers, and seafood leaders can exchange ideas, explore emerging challenges, and work toward practical solutions that strengthen the future of responsible seafood.

This year's program highlights major industry priorities including global seafood markets, aquaculture production, fisheries, animal health and welfare, feed innovation, labor practices, and seafood supply chains. With a new program structure that combines broad industry discussions with focused deep-dive sessions, attendees will have opportunities to gain valuable insights, build new partnerships, and help shape the conversations driving seafood sustainability and innovation worldwide.

Episode Sponsor

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Featured Guests

Steve Hart
Senior Vice President of Market Development
Global Seafood Alliance

Key Topics Covered

• Why Bangkok was selected to host the 2026 Responsible Seafood Summit
• The importance of returning the Summit to Asia
• The 2026 theme: Connect, Collaborate, Commit
• New program structure featuring plenary sessions and focused deep-dive discussions
• Global seafood market trends and changing consumer preferences
• Aquaculture production, feed innovation, and animal health
• Tuna sustainability, labor practices, and vessel connectivity
• Networking opportunities designed to encourage meaningful industry relationships
• Industry field trips showcasing Thai aquaculture, fisheries, feed production, and culinary experiences
• Executive keynote conversations with leaders from Binhuan, Umios, and Thai Union

Key Takeaways

• The Responsible Seafood Summit emphasizes collaboration that leads to real industry action.
• Returning to Thailand places the event at the center of one of the world's most important seafood regions.
• New programming combines high-level industry perspectives with practical, solution-focused discussions.
• Networking is intentionally built into every aspect of the event through meals, receptions, tours, and the attendee app.
• Field trips provide firsthand experiences across aquaculture, fisheries, seafood production, and Thai culture.
• Industry leaders from across the seafood supply chain will share insights on navigating today's rapidly changing marketplace.
• The Summit offers valuable opportunities for professionals at every stage of their careers to build lasting relationships.

Links and Resources Mentioned

Responsible Seafood Summit (REGISTER)

Seafood Nutrition Partnership - Summer Seafood Challenge