Pacific Seaweed Summit

North Island College

Developing a thriving BC seaweed sector held fast by community values!

The Pacific Seaweed Summit presents a valuable opportunity for researchers, industry professionals, Indigenous leaders, government representatives and community members to come together. It serves as a platform to establish a solid foundation for responsible growth in the sector, fostering collaboration, innovation and long-term stewardship.The inaugural Pacific Seaweed Summit will be held in Campbell River from May 6-8.This event is co-hosted by North Island College (NIC), Wei Wai Kum First Nation (WWK), Heiltsuk Climate Action (HCA) and Pacific Seaweed Industry Association (PSIA). Our focus for this summit is to:<ul><li>Uphold the sector’s responsibility toward economic reconciliation while honouring Indigenous self-determination</li><li>Learn from each other and create common understanding of the current state of the sector</li></ul><ul><li>Identify gaps within the sector and effective paths forward in key sector areas; - Products, processing and market fit - Standards, policy and environmental Impact - Workforce and training</li></ul><ul><li>Build sector connections and capacity</li></ul> What does my ticket include?<ul><li>Full access to Welcome event at the Wei Wai Kum Big House and summit sessions at NIC, including plenaries, breakouts and workshops</li><li>Wednesday: Refreshments and lunch at WWK Big House</li><li>Thursday: Breakfast, refreshments, lunch and dinner at NIC</li><li>Friday: Breakfast and refreshments at NIC</li><li>Optional registration for Business to Business networking event - Ocean Connect Mixer</li></ul> Ocean Connect Mixer Thursday May 7, 5-6:30pm at North Island College - Campbell River CampusThe Ocean Connect Mixer, being held at the Pacific Seaweed Summit, will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers in a setting designed for meaningful exchange. This is an opportunity to position your organization at the centre of emerging partnerships across the blue economy.Don’t miss this opportunity to connect where relationships can turn discussions into opportunities. Engage directly with the people shaping the future of the ocean economy, from industry to innovation and academic to policy and capital, unlocking new pathways for collaboration, market access, and scalable impact.We look forward to you being a part of that conversation. Are there discounts available?<ul><li>Student and Indigenous pricing options available</li><li>There are travel bursaries available to Indigenous participants. Email pacificseaweedsummit@nic.bc.ca to learn more and apply</li></ul> Where will the main events be held?<ul><li>North Island College, Campbell River Campus - 1685 S Dogwood St, Campbell River, BC V9W 8H3</li></ul><ul><li>Wei Wai Kum Big House - 1401 Drake Rd, Campbell River, BC</li></ul> Refund PolicyRegistration cancellations are permitted until 23:59 Pacific Time on March 31st, 2026. Registrants will receive a full refund less a $50 administrative fee. Cancellation requests must be submitted via email to pacificseaweedsummit@nic.bc.ca with order number/ID. Registrants who cancel after the cancellation deadline are ineligible for a refund; however, transfer of registration is permitted. This policy does not apply to complimentary registrations.Transfer of Registration Registrants wishing to transfer their registration to another person must submit their order number/ID along with the name and contact details of their replacement via email to pacificseaweedsummit@nic.bc.ca. (This policy does not apply to complimentary registrations). Still have questions?Please see our <a href="https://www.nic.bc.ca/about/research/pacific-seaweed-summit/index.html" title="https://www.nic.bc.ca/about/research/pacific-seaweed-summit/index.html" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">website</a> for more details on transportation, hotel bookings, sponsorship opportunities, accessibility, refund policy and more. If you have additional questions, please email: pacificseaweedsummit@nic.bc.ca

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