Sea Farmers Conference 2024

Aquaculture Association of Nova Scotia

The Aquaculture Association of Nova Scotia is pleased to bring back our annual Sea Farmers Conference.

Hotel Halifax

This event is SOLD OUT!Conference Program<a href="https://seafarmers.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Sea-Farmers-Conference-2024-Program.pdf" title="https://seafarmers.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Sea-Farmers-Conference-2024-Program.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Full conference program</a> link.AccommodationThe Hotel Halifax has provided a special rate for this event: $129 + HST + 3% marketing levy. To book:<ul><li>Reserve online using this <a href="https://bookings.travelclick.com/108084?groupID=4085643#/guestsandrooms" title="https://bookings.travelclick.com/108084?groupID=4085643#/guestsandrooms" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">direct link to the AANS room block</a></li><li>Email barrington-halifax-reservations@silverbirchhotels.com</li><li>Call 1-833-357-8155</li></ul>Trade Show and SponsorshipThe conference will feature a small trade show (SOLD OUT).Sip n ShuckThe conference will be followed by the popular Sip n Shuck farmed seafood and local beverage tasting extravaganza, presented by Taste of Nova Scotia in partnership with Hotel Halifax and AANS. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sip-n-shuck-2024-tickets-764870467157?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sip-n-shuck-2024-tickets-764870467157?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Tickets on sale now</a>!AGMThe AANS Annual General Meeting and member engagement session will be held the afternoon of January 24; information will be circulated to members via email.

Agenda

Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Kent Smith, AANS Board President, Michelle Samson, and First Nations Land Acknowledgement

Opening and Welcome 

AANS Industry Awards

Dr. Ramon Filgueira, Dalhousie University: "Embracing transdisciplinarity to promote sustainable aquaculture”

Keynote Speaker

Student Oral Presentations

Break / Trade Show / Networking

Three different sessions will run in parallel: "Good News in Finfish Aquaculture”,  “Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation”, and “Tunicates, Ducks and other Shellfish Aquaculture Stressors and Solutions”

Breakout sessions

Lunch / Trade Show / Networking

Three different sessions will run in parallel: “Shellfish and Marine Plant Research”, "Aquaculture Lease and License Applications- Best Practices", and “Technology and Innovation”

Student Award Presentations and Closing

While setup begins for the Sip n Shuck in the Baronet Room, join our Exhibitors in the Bluenose room for an hour of post-conference networking. 

Trade Show Reception

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