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		The Global Aquaculture Alliance participates in aquaculture-related conferences and meetings held throughout the world. Check this page for listings of events where you can meet GAA representatives in the coming months. Additional listings will be added through the year.   January 27-30, 2008 SEAFOOD CHOICES ALLIANCE SEAFOOD SUMMIT Barcelona, Spain -- Hotel Princesa Sofia The Seafood Summit is designed "to bridge the gap between the latest science and the reality of the seafood marketplace" by connecting diverse elements of industry with leaders from the conservation community. Summit attendees will include fish farmers, wholesalers, distributors, retailers, food professionals, conservation organizations, government representatives and policy makers, academic scientists, and media. BAP Coordinator Daniel Lee has planned a series of meetings with NGO groups that commented on the Best Aquaculture Practices standards development process and may be interested in participating in the new Standards Oversight Committee. He will also meet with representatives from several retail groups. For event and conference registration information: http://www.seafoodsummit.org Tel: 301-830-7084   February 8-10, 2008 INDIA INTERNATIONAL SEAFOOD SHOW Kochi, India -- Hotel Le Meridien Organized by the Marine Products Export Development Authority in cooperation with Seafood Exporters Association of India, the biennial India International Seafood Show is one of the largest seafood fairs in Asia. Since the first event in 1973, the show has attracted seafood processors, exporters, importers, aquaculturists, machinery manufacturers, and allied industries to exchange ideas and explore further trade relationships. An exhibition of some 100 booths will display a wide variety of products, equipment, and services. Copies of GAA's Global Aquaculture Advocate magazine will be available at this event. For event and conference registration information: http://www.indianseafoodfair.nic.in Tel: +91-484-2311979, 2312812   February 9-12, 2008 AQUACULTURE AMERICA 2008 Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA -- Disney's Coronado Springs Resort In addition to being the largest aquaculture trade show in the Western Hemisphere, Aquaculture America is the national conference and exposition of the National Aquaculture Association, U.S. Aquaculture Society, and U.S. Suppliers Assocation. Expect nearly 200 booths in which to inspect the latest products and services. Producer programs will address issues facing producers in the U.S. and around the world, from offshore and organic aquaculture to best management practices and more. The Global Aquaculture Alliance is an associate sponsor of Aquaculture America. Stop by Booth #811 to meet with GAA Marketing Manager Cathy Herzig. Be sure to pick up a complimentary copy of GAA's Global Aquaculture Advocate magazine, too. For event and conference registration information: www.was.org/meetings/ConferenceInfo.asp?MeetingCode=AA2008 E-mail: worldaqua@aol.com -- Tel: +1-760-751-5005   February 24-26, 2008 INTERNATIONAL BOSTON SEAFOOD SHOW Boston, Massachusetts, USA -- Boston Convention & Exhibition Center "The Industry's Choice for Sourcing and Selling Seafood," the International Boston Seafood Show is North America's largest seafood exhibition. Colocated with Seafood Processing America, it will attract close to 18,000 seafood buyers and sellers from across the globe. They will discover the latest seafood products and sources, connect with industry professionals, and share best practices to gain practical solutions to pressing business challenges. Stop by Booth #484 to meet with GAA Assistant Director Sally Krueger, Marketing Manager Cathy Herzig, and other staff. Be sure to pick up a complimentary copy of GAA's Global Aquaculture Advocate magazine, too. GAA President George Chamberlain will participate in a moderator-run roundtable discussion on "Sustainability: Where to Get the Answers," scheduled for 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. on February 24 in Room 152, Level 1, West. See separate listing for GAA Board Meeting and BAP Standards Meeting below. For event and conference registration information: http://www.bostonseafood.com E-mail: food@divcom.com -- Tel: +1-207-842-5504   February 24, 2008 GAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Boston, Massachusetts, USA -- Boston Convention & Exhibition Center All GAA corporate members in good standing are invited to attend this Global Aquaculture Alliance board of directors meeting. Scheduled just before the start of the International Boston Seafood Show, it will be held 10:00 a.m. to noon in Meeting Room 252A of the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. GAA's Nominating Committee will present a slate of candidates to fill six expiring seats on the GAA board. After a vote by the corporate membership, the newly elected board will elect a president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer from among the 12 board members. Other meeting topics will include a budget review, updates on GAA's Best Aquaculture Practices program, and continued discussion of the GOAL 2008 and GOAL 2009 conferences. For more information, E-mail: homeoffice@gaalliance.org -- Tel: +1-314-293-5500   February 26, 2008 BEST AQUACULTURE PRACTICES STANDARDS MEETING Boston, Massachusetts, USA -- Boston Convention & Exhibition Center In its continuing series of stakeholder meetings, the Global Aquaculture Alliance invites all interested parties to attend this meeting on the status of the expanding Best Aquaculture Practices program. The meeting will be held in conjunction with the International Boston Seafood Show from 9 to 11 a.m. in Room 252A of the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. New BAP standards for channel catfish and tilapia farms are now approaching completion. Hear updates on these and other standards. Express your perspectives on the revised standards development process or propose a nominee for the new Standards Oversight Committee. Another standards meeting will take place at the October 28-31 GOAL 2008 meeting in Qingdao, China. For more information, E-mail: homeoffice@gaalliance.org -- Tel: +1-314-293-5500   February 28-29, 2008 FAO/NACA/SCA/DFID EXPERT WORKSHOP ON GUIDELINES FOR AQUACULTURE CERTIFICATION London, England -- U.K. Department for International Development This expert workshop on the development of aquaculture certification guidelines will be convened in collaboration with the Seafood Choices Alliance and NACA with the support of the U.K. Department for International Development. Fourth in a series of regional consultations, the event will be a dialogue between the guidelines developers, producing country representatives and stakeholders in Europe, predominantly major retail buyers and processors. The workshop partners seek input on the current draft of the FAO aquaculture guidelines to explore opportunities for cooperation across supply chains. GAA's Best Aquaculture Practices Standards Coordinator Daniel Lee will make a presentation during the February 28 session titled "European Experiences and Perspectives of Aquaculture Certification." He will speak about the pending BAP "cluster standard" for shrimp farms and the challenges of getting smallholders involved in the certification process. For event information: http://library.enaca.org/announcements/31-01-08-certification-london.pdf For more information, E-mail: michael.phillips@enaca.org   April 15, 2008 PLITT COMPANY OPEN HOUSE Seattle, Washington, USA -- Palace Ballroom The Plitt Company's annual Seattle Open House provides an opportunity to join industry friends and colleagues to mingle with seafood suppliers and fishermen from around the United States. This year's event features four varied speakers, too. Please RSVP if you plan to attend. GAA President George Chamberlain will open the presentations at 2:45 p.m. when he speaks on the growing importance of aquaculture as a sustainable source of seafood. For event information: E-mail: plittcontact@plittco.com -- Tel: +1-253-872-0536   April 22-24, 2008 EUROPEAN SEAFOOD EXPOSITION Brussels, Belgium -- Parcs des Expositions Join buyers from more than 140 countries at the largest seafood event in the world. Exhibitors from all over the world will show every category of seafood products -- from fresh to frozen and value-added seafood; storage, processing, and handling equipment; and a host of seafood-related services. Attend ESE to source and compare seafood products, suppliers, and prices. Learn about emerging industry trends and sample the newest products before they reach the consumer market. Colocated with Seafood Processing Europe. Stop by Hall 9, Booth #4062 to meet with Marketing Manager Cathy Herzig and pick up a complimentary copy of the Global Aquculture Advocate. GAA Vice President Bill Herzig and Best Aquaculture Practices Coordinator Daniel Lee will participate in a roundtable discussion on "Sustainability: Today and Tomorrow," scheduled for 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. on April 23. This moderator-led panel will also include representatives of other organizations at the forefront of the sustainability movement as they discuss where sustainability is today and where they see it in the future. (Admission fee charged.) See separate listing for BAP Standards Meeting below. For event and conference registration information: http://www.euroseafood.com E-mail: food@divcom.com -- Tel: +1-207-842-5504   April 23, 2008 BEST AQUACULTURE PRACTICES STANDARDS MEETING Brussels, Belgium -- Parcs des Expositions In its continuing series of stakeholder meetings, the Global Aquaculture Alliance invites all interested parties to attend this free meeting on the status of the expanding Best Aquaculture Practices program. The meeting will be held in conjunction with the European Seafood Exposition from 11:00 a.m. to noon in Room 1122 in Hall 11, third floor, of Parcs des Expositions. New BAP standards for tilapia farms are approaching completion, and standards for feed mills and other species are under development. Hear updates on these and other elements of the BAP certification program. Another standards meeting will take place at the October 28-31 GOAL 2008 meeting in Qingdao, China. For more information, E-mail: homeoffice@gaalliance.org -- Tel: +1-314-293-5500   April 29-May 2, 2008 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE AQUACULTURE COORDINATORS ANNUAL MEETING Springfield, Missouri, USA -- Oasis Hotel and Convention Center NASAC promotes the development of aquaculture in the United States by enhancing communication among federal, state, and local governmental agencies; research and extension institutions; and trade and marketing organizations. Meeting sessions will address VHS, the National Aquatic Animal Health Plan, regulations, and organic production. GAA President George Chamberlain will make a presentation on GAA's BAP certification standards for channel catfish farms on April 30. For event and conference registration information: http://www.nasac.net/AnnualMeeting.html E-mail: bart.hawcroft@mda.mo.gov -- Tel: +1-573-526-6666   May 10-14, 2008 AQUACULTURE CANADA/AQUAFAIR 2008 St. John, New Brunswick, Canada -- Delta Brunswick Hotel A comprehensive, industry-oriented technical program on the theme of "Growing Quality Seafood Through Innovation" will be the focus of Aquaculture Canada 2008, the 25th annual meeting of the Aquaculture Association of Canada. Symposia and workshops will highlight achievements by various sectors of the Canadian aquaculture industry. In addition, a trade show and extensive social program will provide opportunities for networking and knowledge exchange. Aquaculture Canada 2008 will be cohosted with AquaFair 2008. Complimentary copies of GAA's Global Aquaculture Advocate magazine will be distributed at this event. For event and conference registration information: http://www.aquacultureassociation.ca/ac08 E-mail: jmburry@nl.rogers.com -- Tel: +1-709-437-7365   May 13-14, 2008 PRACTICAL SHORT COURSE: AQUACULTURE FEED EXTRUSION, NUTRITION & FEED FORMULATION Miami, Florida, USA -- Westin Colonnade Hotel Learn practical information on feeds and feed manufacturing from an international team of speakers. Topics will range from the fundamentals of extrusion and pelletization to quality control and HACCP. Complimentary copies of GAA's Global Aquaculture Advocate magazine will be distributed at this event. For event and conference registration information: http://www.membraneworld.com/aquafeedusa.htm E-mail: membrane@membraneworld.com, aquafeed@scarlet.be -- Tel: +1-979-764-8360, +32-051-31-12-74   May 17-20, 2008 NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION SHOW Chicago, Illinois, USA -- McCormick Place Visit the Western Hemisphere's largest foodservice and hospitality event: the NRA Show. Major areas of focus include food, beverage, equipment, smallwares, apparel, tabletop, furnishings, design, technology, and services. Learn from internationally recognized industry leaders and take home ideas that you can put into action. More than 2,100 exhibiting companies from 115 countries will demonstrate the latest products and technologies. Copies of GAA's Global Aquaculture Advocate magazine will be available at this event. For event and conference registration information: http://www.restaurant.org/show/ E-mail: nraregistration@dineout.org -- Tel: +1-312-853-2525   May 19-23, 2008 WORLD AQUACULTURE 2008 Busan, Korea -- Busan Exhibition & Convention Center World Aquaculture 2008, the annual conference and expo of the World Aquaculture Society and Korean Aquaculture Society, will be the first major international aquaculture conference held in Korea. Through technical sessions, seminars, a trade show, and farm tours, participants will learn about aquaculture in Korea and Southeast Asia, as well as new developments from around the world. Session topics will address human wellbeing; sustainable production; crustacean, finifish, and mollusk farming, etc. GAA members qualify for an association membership registration rate. Copies of GAA's Global Aquaculture Advocate magazine will be available at this event. For event and conference registration information: https://www.was.org/meetings/ConferenceInfo.asp?MeetingCode=WA2008 E-mail: worldaqua@aol.com -- Tel.: +1-760-751-5005   June 1-5, 2008 INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON FISH NUTRITION AND FEEDING Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil This is the first time Brazil will host the International Symposium on Fish Nutrition and Feeding. Through varied oral and poster presentations on fish and shellfish nutrition, the event will feature a program that encompasses topics of interest for researchers and industry alike. Organizers are also planning cultural events, special day trips, and short tours to visit the city and surrounding areas. Copies of GAA's Global Aquaculture Advocate magazine will be available at this event. For event and conference registration information: www.isfnf2008.com.br Tel.: 00-55-48-33221021   June 9-11, 2008 AQUAPONICS AND TILAPIA SHORT COURSE St. Croix, Virgin Islands -- University of the Virgin Islands Gain in-depth knowledge of the principles and applications of the culture systems developed at the University of the Virgin Islands. Participants will be introduced to designs that maintain water quality by various solids-removal techniques and hydroponic plant culture, biofloc tank culture, or fixed-film nitrification. Fish production will address Nile and red tilapia. Hydroponic production will focus on vegetables, culinary herbs, and ornamental flowers. Copies of GAA's Global Aquaculture Advocate magazine will be available at this event. For event and conference registration information: http://rps.uvi.edu/AES/Aquaculture/UVIShortCourse.html E-mail: jrakocy@uvi.edu -- Tel.: +1-340-692-4020   June 15-21, 2008 SEAFOODPLUS CONFERENCE Copenhagen, Denmark The strategic objective of the SEAFOODplus program is to reduce health problems and increase well-being among European consumers by applying the benefits obtained through consumption of seafood. Studies are assessing the effects of seafood on cardiovascular, cancer, and inflammatory diseases. A seafood safety component is identifying and evaluating risk factors. An aquaculture component will study the effects of diet, husbandry, fish physiology, and genetics. The SEAFOODplus conference will report progress and results for these program areas. Copies of GAA's Global Aquaculture Advocate magazine will be available at this event. For event and conference registration information: http://www.seafoodplus.org E-mail: jej@difres.dk -- Tel.: +45-45252575   July 25-27, 2008 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON RECIRCULATING AQUACULTURE Roanoke, Virginia, USA -- Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center The International Conference on Recirculating Aquaculture is designed for individuals in industry, government or academia. It will feature presentations and poster sessions from leading experts, with time allotted during all sessions for questions and free discussion of recent challenges and breakthroughs in recirculating aquaculture. Take in the trade show, too, where buyers and sellers can discuss problems and solutions in a comfortable, unhurried atmosphere. Copies of GAA's Global Aquaculture Advocate magazine will be available at this event. For event and conference registration information: http://www.cpe.vt.edu/aquaculture/r-aqua/ E-mail: aqua@vt.edu -- Tel.: +1-540-231-6805   August 3-6, 2008 SKRETTING AUSTRALASIA AQUACULTURE 2008 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia -- Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre Australasian Aquaculture is the joint conference and trade show of the National Aquaculture Council, Asian Pacific Chapter of the World Aquaculture Council, and Australian Prawn Farmers Association. Under the theme of "Innovation in a Global Market," the event's diverse program will appeal to all sectors of aquaculture and related industries. The trade show will include 130 booths, and the conference program will motivate with both local and international presenters. Copies of GAA's Global Aquaculture Advocate magazine will be available at this event. For event and conference registration information: http://www.australian-aquacultureportal.com/austaqua/aa08.html E-mail: sarah-jane.day@aquaculture.org.au -- Tel.: +61-402-047-830   September 15-18, 2008 AQUACULTURE EUROPE 2008 Krakow, Poland -- Krakow Convention Centre AE2008 will combine a scientific conference with a trade exhibition. The interface between these two features, the industry forum, will be filled by special events, including a Farmers Day, industry workshops, and a student forum. As always, various social events will be a part of the Aquaculture Europe meeting. The theme of AE2008, Resource Management, will address the natural, human, and material resources for the sustainable development of aquaculture. Copies of GAA's Global Aquaculture Advocate magazine will be available at this event. For event and conference registration information: http://www.easonline.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=82&Itemid=1 E-mail: ae2008@aquaculture.cc, worldaqua@aol.com -- Tel.: +32-59-32-38-59   September 29-October 1, 2008 AQUA VISION 2008 Stavanger, Norway -- Stavanger Forum Conference and Exhibition Centre Aqua Vision is an international aquabusiness conference organized to provide a platform for strategic discussion of future opportunities in aquaculture. The event theme is "Know the Fundamentals -- Create Your Future," which will be addressed through both professional and social conference programs. Aqua Vision will bring together professionals, politicians, regulators, investors, retailers and processors to network, identify challenges, and exchange ideas. Copies of GAA's Global Aquaculture Advocate magazine will be available at this event. For event and conference registration information: http://www.aquavision.org Tel.: +47-5187-4740   October 16-19, 2008 POLAR REGION FOOD FORUM 2008 Murmansk, Russia -- Ice Palace Organized by the government of the Murmansk Region and the Union of Industrialists and Businessmen of the Murmansk Region, the Polar Region Food Forum 2008 exhibition will include sections on seafood and agricultural production and processing equipment, traditional and new food products, packaging and storage and supply. The fair will also highlight commercial storage and refrigeration equipment, as well as various innovative new technologies. Copies of GAA's Global Aquaculture Advocate magazine will be available at this event. For event and conference registration information: E-mail: mec@lzl.ru -- Tel.: 8152-622-000   October 28-31, 2008 GLOBAL OUTLOOK FOR AQUACULTURE LEADERSHIP (GOAL) 2008 Qingdao, China -- Shangri-La Hotel Boost your company's position in the global seafood marketplace by attending Global Outlook for Aquaculture Leadership 2008 in China. Organized by the Global Aquaculture Alliance and in-country host China Aquatic Production Chamber of Commerce, GOAL 2008 will deliver strategic information on seafood market trends and supply data for farmed fish and shrimp. GOAL 2008 will also provide an unequaled opportunity to meet fellow industry leaders and potential business partners. Discuss key issues and solutions with 350 of the top players in the seafood and aquaculture sectors, too. Sustainability is key to the global aquaculture community. Our common goals are to support continued development and preserve resources. Join GAA, APCC and the world leaders in aquaculture in China as we journey toward our commitment to sustainability. Return your registration form to GAA to be considered for participation in this by-invitation meeting. All registrations will be reviewed by the conference committee before approval. Click for GOAL 2008 Conference Packet (PDF) with full conference information and forms. For event and conference registration information: http://www.gaalliance.org/goal08/ E-mail: homeoffice@gaalliance.org -- Tel.: +1-314-293-5500   November 12-14, 2008 AQUAMAR INTERNACIONAL FAIR OF AQUACULTURE AND FISHERIES Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico -- Hotel El Cid Aquamar Internacional offers both a commercial exhibition and symposium with guided tours to aquaculture facilities and tourist attractions. Thousands of visitors will tour the exhibits and attend conference presentations by representatives of the scientific, governmental, and industry sectors. Aquamar International is sponsored by the governments of Sinaloa and Campeche, National Commission of Aquaculture and Fisheries, Imemsa-Yamaha, and Corporativo Aquacultura Profesional. Copies of GAA's Global Aquaculture Advocate magazine will be available at this event. For event and conference registration information: http://www.aquamarinternacional.com/english/ E-mail: zoila_lopez@aquamarinternacional.com -- Tel.: +52-55-51-35-61-28; 51-35-56-97, Ext. 108   Global Aquaculture Alliance -- http://www.gaalliance.org  Feeding the World Through Responsible Aquaculture 5661 Telegraph Road, Suite 3A -- St. Louis, Missouri 63129 USA Telephone: 314-293-5500 -- Fax: 314-293-5525 -- E-mail: homeoffice@gaalliance.org [ Site contents copyright 2008 Global Aquaculture Alliance. All rights reserved. ]