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DAY 1 – INDUSTRY STRATEGY, GOVERNANCE & VALUE CHAIN ALIGNMENT

Setting the commercial and policy context for the global tuna industry, including blue economy frameworks, fisheries governance and value chain coordination.

Session 1: Global Tuna Industry Outlook & Blue Economy Integration
• Global production, supply and demand outlook
• Blue Economy strategies and implications for tuna
• Role of RFMOs, governments and industry leadership

Session 2: Strengthening Value Chain Synergies
• Fisheries–processing–trade–market alignment
• Public–private partnerships
• Regional value-addition and benefit-sharing
DAY 2 – MARKETS, TRADE & VALUE CREATION
Focused on global and regional market trends, price volatility, trade flows, investment dynamics and the role of technology, AI and data in improving competitiveness.

Session 3: Global Tuna Markets, Trade & Price Dynamics
• Key regional markets (EU, US, Asia, Middle East, Latin America)
• Pricing mechanisms and volatility
• Trade policies, tariffs and market access

Session 4: Innovation, Technology & AI across the Value Chain
• Smart fishing and monitoring
• AI in grading, quality control and forecasting
• Digital traceability, interoperability and data trust

Session 5: Investment, Finance & Blue Growth Opportunities
• Financing sustainable tuna operations
• Risk management and ESG-linked investment
• Innovation funding through R&D for scalable solutions
DAY 3 – SUSTAINABILITY, PEOPLE & THE FUTURE
Addressing certification, labour standards, climate risk, consumer expectations in terms of food safety, food fraud and long-term business resilience.

Session 6: Sustainability, Certification & Social Accountability
• Certification evolution and market relevance
• Crew welfare, labour standards and transparency
• Aligning sustainability with competitiveness

Session 7: The Future of the Global Tuna Industry
• Climate adaptation and resilience
• Consumer expectations and communication
• Strategic pathways to 2030 and beyond

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