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: Welcome & Opening Remarks: Craig Morris, GAPP CEO
8:35am: Remarks from our Title Sponsor: Rich Morgan, USI Insurance Services
8:40am: Stronger Together: GAPP & APFA Year in Review: Bob Desautel, GAPP Chair; Jim Johnson, APFA Chair
8:55am: Wild Alaska Pollock Economic & Fishery Update: Ron Rogness, GAPP
9:15am: Economic Impact of the Alaska Pollock Fishery: Leah Cuyno, Melissa Errend; Northern Economics
9:40am: Importance of the Alaska Pollock Fishery to Alaska Transportation and Fuel Networks: Ron Rogness, GAPP
9:55am: Topline GAPP Partnership Program Results & Announcements: Ron Rogness, GAPP
Break—15 minutes [10:05am – 10:20am]
10:20am: Environmental Impact of the Alaska Pollock Fishery; The Industry’s 2nd Life Cycle Assessment: Peter Tyedmers, Michelle Mann, Dalhousie University
10:45am: A New Global Choice: How CSI Is Changing the Seafood Certification Landscape: Mike Kraft, Certified Seafood International
11:05am: Overview of Emerging Markets Grant Awards with Focus on Brazil & Colombia: Craig Morris, GAPP; Leonardo Silveira, River Global
11:30am: Live Remarks and Q&A with The Honorable Senator Dan Sullivan
12:00pm: Remarks from Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute: Jeremy Woodrow
12:05pm: Conclude Morning Session: Craig Morris, GAPP
Lunch—60 minutes [12:05pm – 1:05pm]
1:05pm: Welcome back from Lunch & Remarks from Port of Seattle: Ryan Calkins, Commissioner; Craig Morris, GAPP
1:10pm: Remarks from Eugenio Piñeiro Soler, Acting Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator
1:20pm: The Importance of a Well-Managed Alaska Pollock Fishery: Eugenio Piñeiro Soler, Department of Commerce; Jon Kurland, NOAA; Moderated by Matt Tinning, At-Sea Processors Association & Dr. Craig Morris, GAPP
1:50pm: Expanding Collaborative Research to Optimize Fishing Gear for Environmental Performance: Dr. Brad Harris, Alaska Pacific University; Dr. Suresh Sethi, Alaska Pacific University; Dan Martin, Captain; Moderated by Caitlin Yeager, At-Sea Processors Association
2:30pm: Video Remarks, The Honorable Senator Lisa Murkowski
Break—10 minutes [2:40pm – 2:50pm]
2:50pm: Continuous Improvement in Action: The Evolution of Dynamic Tools for Bycatch Avoidance: Jordan Head, Bristol Bay Science & Research Institute; Steve Martell, Sea State, Inc.; John Gauvin, Seanet; Justin Johnson, Captain; Moderated by Jim Johnson
3:35pm: Protecting the Alaska Pollock Fishery’s Reputation; Updates from the Alaska Pollock Fishery Alliance: Sam Murphy, APFA; Heather Handyside, Blueprint
3:55pm: A View from Alaska: Kati Capozzi, Alaska Chamber; Sam Murphy, GAPP; Sarah Erkmann Ward, Blueprint
4:20pm: You’re Gonna Need a Bigger Boat, Changing How Consumers View (and Eat) Seafood: Daryl Gormley, Aquamar
5:00pm: Presentation of Top Hand Award: Bob Desautel, GAPP Chairman; Craig Morris, GAPP
5:10pm: Closing Remarks, Craig Morris and Bob Desautel, GAPP
5:15pm – 6:30pm: Reception
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Supporting Sponsors
Alaskan Observers, Inc.
Angulas Aguinaga
Baader
Bank of America
Blueprint Alaska Advocacy & Strategy
Boyce Food Safety Consulting
Certified Seafood International
IMA Corporation
Rabobank
Seamark
Trans-Ocean Products