Newfoundland Aquaculture Industry Association
Last Year’s Cold Harvest
ANNUAL CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW
In St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
2024 Annual Cold Harvest Conference & Trade Show
MORE ABOUT LAST YEAR’S COLD HARVEST
The Newfoundland Aquaculture Industry Association would like to thank everyone who attended our Cold Harvest 2024 Conference and Tradeshow.
Cold Harvest 2024 which took place in St. John’s, NL October 8 – 10 attracted almost 400 delegates from across Canada and from countries such as, Norway, Taiwan, USA, Australia and the United Kingdom.
Last Year’s Cold Harvest Details
THREE DAYS OF EDUCATION & ENTERTAINMENT
Over the three days, almost 80 presenters provided CH24 guests with information on the following topics: Advancements in Finfish Aquaculture, Extensive Aquaculture (Shellfish and Kelps), Service and Supply Innovations, Climate Change and Adaptation for Farmed Seafood, Environmental Performance Reporting, Human Resources and Community Development, Marine Health and Safety and Strengthening industry’s Social License.
The Opening Reception at the Sheraton
Masterless Men at the Bella Vista
MI Alumni in Attendance at CH24
On day one the Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland facilitated a Seaweed Workshop which attracted just over 60 guests. The workshop covered topics such as opportunities in seaweed farming, seaweed farming marketing and economics and technology advancements in areas such as AI and Topo-bathymetry. Upadates were also given on some of the seaweed ventures in Newfoundldand and Labrador, including hatchery and growout results and novel products being produced or under development. The workshop was sponsored by CCFI and MSRDF.
Last Year’s Keynote and Guest Speakers
THANK YOU TO OUR SPEAKERS
The opening session started day two with welcoming addresses from Chief Brad Benoit of Miawpukek First Nation and His Worship Danny Breen, the Mayor of the City of St. John’s as well as The Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador. The Premier spoke of the tremendous level of support there is for the aquaculture industry within in his government.
Chief Brad Benoit
Of Miawpukek First Nation
Mayor Danny Breen Mayor
Of the City of St. John’s
Dr. Bente Torstensen
CEO of Nofima
Dr. George Chamberlain, President
The Center for Responsible Seafood
The Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey
Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
Also on day two, our keynote address was provided by Dr. George Chamberlain, President of The Center for Responsible Seafood, who talked about how we can use collaborations to drive innovation and continuous improvement in support of sector sustainability. Another plenary speaker, Dr. Bente Torstensen, CEO of Nofima, kicked off the panel session “Dynamic Perspective on Strengthening Your Social License”. The NAIA Annual General Meeting was also held on day two, and a new Board of Directors were sworn in.
Last Year’s Event Images
