GSA Unveils Program for Responsible Seafood Summit 2026
Industry leaders to gather in Bangkok for four days of learning and networking
Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) has released the preliminary program for the Responsible Seafood Summit, set for September 21-24 at the Shangri-La Bangkok in Bangkok, Thailand.
Co-hosted by the Center for Responsible Seafood, the Summit is the only seafood conference of its kind, bringing together leaders from across the seafood industry to discuss the most pressing issues facing the sector today.
This year’s event is expected to attract major marketplace representation, creating unique opportunities for business development and collaboration. Retail and food service companies confirmed to attend include Albertson’s, Captain D’s, Mark Foods, Red Lobster, Waitrose and Walmart.
“We are excited to share a dynamic program that reflects both the complexity and opportunity facing the global seafood sector today,” said Steven Hart, VP of Market Development at GSA. “From high-level discussions on market and geopolitical trends to practical deep dives into production, sustainability and innovation, this year’s Summit offers something valuable for every segment of the seafood industry.”
This year the program will feature more content than ever before, with the first Plenary session kicking off Monday, September 21st with words from industry leaders including Tam Nguyen of Vinh Hoan, Daisuke Yasuda of UMIOS and Ashild Nakken of Norwegian Seafood Council. The afternoon sessions will include presentations from executives at Thai Union followed by a Welcome Reception along the river.
Tuesday will feature the Summit’s annual production survey, technical sessions focused on feed, tilapia, animal health and welfare, and fisheries improvement projects (FIPs), along with an expanded markets and consumers track. The day will close with the annual Responsible Seafood Innovation Awards and an evening networking reception.
Wednesday’s format, a first for the Summit, will provide attendees with an opportunity to pick from four content tracks with a full day of Deep Dive sessions. Topics include aquaculture, wild fisheries, all seafood and shrimp. Speakers from organizations including GlobeScan, Circana, Seafood Legacy and the National Fisheries Institute (NFI) will examine consumer purchasing behavior, market diversification strategies, seafood sustainability trends in East Asia and the evolving U.S. tariff landscape. The day will end with Gala Dinner evening river cruise on the Chao Phraya River.
Thursday provides opportunities for attendees to explore the local region through industry field trips. Trips include a culinary field trip, a shrimp field trip, a Thai Union field trip, a tilapia field trip and a wild and retail field trip to a processing operation and wholesale seafood outlets.
The full agenda, speaker updates and event information are available here. Early bird registration ends June 30. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, reach out to the Summit team here.
About Global Seafood Alliance
The Global Seafood Alliance is an international, nonprofit trade association dedicated to advancing responsible seafood practices through education, advocacy and third-party assurances. Through the development of its certification programs, GSA has become the leading provider of assurances for wild and farmed seafood globally. The organization’s work addresses the full spectrum of responsibility, from environmental responsibility and social accountability to food safety. Established in 1997 as the Global Aquaculture Alliance, GSA is headquartered in Portsmouth, N.H., USA. To learn more, visit www.globalseafood.org.
