Now in its 24th year, the Responsible Seafood Summit is the premier international seafood business conference, dedicated to advancing responsible practices throughout the seafood supply chain, encompassing aquaculture, fisheries, and the marketplace. The summit brings together industry leaders from around the globe for three days of networking, field trips, and forward-thinking discussions that address the most pressing challenges and opportunities in seafood production and trade.

This year’s event will include a welcome reception, a cocktail hour celebrating the 2025 Innovation Award finalists, and a special cultural dinner experience highlighting the vibrant flavors and traditions of Colombia’s Caribbean coast. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in field trips to explore Colombia’s diverse seafood sector and responsible efforts firsthand.

The summit is designed for a broad range of seafood professionals, including producers, suppliers, buyers, researchers, NGOs, and policymakers—anyone committed to building a more responsible and resilient seafood system.

Early bird registration is available through June 30. GSA has secured discounted hotel room blocks at the Intercontinental Cartagena de Indias, the event’s headquarters. Space is limited. Reserve your hotel room here.

A seafood counter in the Medellín neighborhood of Laureles (photo: Loren Moss)

Now in its 24th year, the Responsible Seafood Summit is the premier international seafood business conference, dedicated to advancing responsible practices throughout the seafood supply chain, encompassing aquaculture, fisheries, and the marketplace. The summit brings together industry leaders from around the globe for three days of networking, field trips, and forward-thinking discussions that address the most pressing challenges and opportunities in seafood production and trade.

This year’s event will include a welcome reception, a cocktail hour celebrating the 2025 Innovation Award finalists, and a special cultural dinner experience highlighting the vibrant flavors and traditions of Colombia’s Caribbean coast. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in field trips to explore Colombia’s diverse seafood sector and responsible efforts firsthand.

A seafood counter in the Medellín neighborhood of Laureles (photo: Loren Moss)

“We’re excited to bring our event back to South America for the first time since 2018,” said Devan Meserve, GSA’s VP of marketing and communications. “Cartagena, a historic, culturally rich port city with deep ties to the seafood industry, offers an inspiring backdrop for global conversations about the future of responsible seafood. We look forward to welcoming attendees to this vibrant setting.”

Registration includes access to all conference sessions, panels, and breakouts, entry to networking events and evening receptions, select meals throughout the program, the opportunity to sign up for optional field trips, and more.

The summit is designed for a broad range of seafood professionals, including producers, suppliers, buyers, researchers, NGOs, and policymakers—anyone committed to building a more responsible and resilient seafood system.

Early bird registration is available through June 30. GSA has secured discounted hotel room blocks at the Intercontinental Cartagena de Indias, the event’s headquarters. Space is limited. Reserve your hotel room here.

Headline photo: A seafood counter in the Medellín neighborhood of Laureles. Headline (photos: Loren Moss)