2025 Wild Alaska Pollock Annual Meeting

Annual Meeting 2025
Theme: Wild Alaska Pollock: Stronger, Together
This year’s event will be focused on showcasing results of cutting-edge research commissioned by the Alaska Pollock industry and discussing activities by the industry to proactively manage and its reputation and build global demand.
The event will run on September 18th from 8:30am – 5:00pm at The W Hotel with an optional breakfast starting at 7:30am and a networking reception to follow the closing session from 5:00pm – 6:30pm.
Alaska Airlines Offer:
For guests traveling to Seattle for the meeting, meeting attendees can enjoy a 7% discount on Alaska Airlines for flights to and from Seattle. Please reach out to GAPP directly at [email protected] to receive your discount flight code.
Annual Meeting Agenda
Theme: Wild Alaska Pollock: Stronger, Together
7:30am – 8:30am: Breakfast
8:30am: Opening Remarks: Craig Morris, GAPP CEO
8:40am: Remarks from our Title Sponsor: Rich Morgan, USI Insurance Services
8:50am: Remarks from Dignitaries
9:00am: Stronger Together: GAPP & APFA Year in Review: Bob Desautel, GAPP Chair; Jim Johnson, APFA Chair
9:20am: Wild Alaska Pollock Economic & Fishery Update: Ron Rogness, GAPP
9:50am: Importance of the Alaska Pollock Fishery to Alaska Transportation and Fuel Networks: Ron Rogness, GAPP
10:00am: Economic Impact of the Alaska Pollock Fishery: Leah Cuyno, Melissa Errend; Northern Economics
Break—15 minutes [10:30am – 10:45am]
10:50am: Environmental Impact of the Alaska Pollock Fishery; The Industry’s 2nd Life Cycle Assessment: Peter Tyedmers, Michelle Mann, Dalhousie University
11:20am: A New Global Choice: How CSI Is Changing the Seafood Certification Landscape: Mike Kraft, Certified Seafood International
11:40am: Overview of Emerging Markets Program Grants: Craig Morris, GAPP
11:50am: Topline GAPP Partnership Program Results & Announcements: Ron Rogness, GAPP
12:00pm: Brazil & Colombia Market Research Overview: Leonardo Silveira, River Global
12:25: Conclude Morning Session: Bob Desautel, Global Seas; Craig Morris, GAPP
Lunch—60 minutes [12:30pm – 1:30pm]
1:30pm: Welcome back from Lunch & Remarks from Port of Seattle: Craig Morris, GAPP, Port of Seattle Commissioner Ryan Calkins
1:40pm: You’re Gonna Need a Bigger Boat, Changing How Consumers View (and Eat) Seafood: Daryl Gormley, Aquamar
2:10pm: Expanding Collaborative Research to Optimize Fishing Gear for Environmental Performance: Dr. Brad Harris, Alaska Pacific University; Dr. Suresh Sethi, Alaska Pacific University; Moderated by Caitlin Yaeger, At-Sea Processors Association
Break—15 minutes [3:00pm – 3:15pm]
3:15pm: Continuous Improvement in Action: The Evolution of Dynamic Tools for Bycatch Avoidance: Jordan Head*, Bristol Bay Science & Research Institute; Steve Martell, Sea State, Inc.; Justin Johnson*, Captain; Moderated by John Henderschedt
4:00pm: Protecting our Reputation: Alaska Pollock Fishery Alliance Program Updates: Sam Murphy, GAPP; Heather Handyside, Blueprint; Sarah Eckmann Ward, Blueprint; Kati Capozzi, Alaska Chamber
4:50pm: Presentation of Top Hand Award: Bob Desautel, GAPP Chairman; Craig Morris, GAPP
4:55pm: Closing Remarks, Craig Morris and Bob Desautel, GAPP
5:00pm – 6:30pm: Reception
Speakers
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Supporting Sponsors
Angulas Aguinaga
Blueprint Alaska Advocacy & Strategy
Trans-Ocean Products
IMA Corporation
Alaskan Observers, Inc.
Boyce Food Safety Consulting
Baader