Conference
With over 500 participants anticipated and representation from across the globe, TUNA 2024 is an opportunity for global tuna industry players to be informed.
Exhibition
41 booths are available for companies and organizations to display and promote their products, equipment, machinery and services related to the industry.
Sponsorship
companies who are interested in effectively advertising and promoting their products or services for better impact and greater visibility during TUNA 2024, all at reasonable charges.
300+
Total Participants 2024
43
Total Speakers
7
Total Ministers
40+
Countries
General Information
BACKGROUND
Under the theme ‘Advancing Blue Transformation, Sustainable Development and Innovation through the Global Tuna Industry’, the 18th INFOFISH World Tuna Trade Conference & Exhibition (TUNA 2024) to be held in Bangkok, Thailand, from 20-22nd May 2024, will bring together leading speakers, experts and representatives from the global tuna industry, including the world’s major producers, processors and marketers, policymakers, industry experts, RFMOs, NGOs, community groups, as well as leading scientists and researchers to speak, share and shine a light on industry developments and innovation that are not just addressing sector challenges, but are also putting the tuna industry at the fore in addressing wider global challenges and advancing sustainable solutions for the global common good and our planet’s future prosperity.
THE INDUSTRY
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
THE VENUE & ACCOMMODATION
Under the theme ‘Advancing Blue Transformation, Sustainable Development and Innovation through the Global Tuna Industry’,
the 18th INFOFISH World Tuna Trade Conference & Exhibition (TUNA 2024) to be held in Bangkok, Thailand, from 20-22nd May 2024, will bring together leading speakers, experts and representatives from the global tuna industry, including the world’s major producers, processors and marketers, policymakers, industry experts, RFMOs, NGOs, community groups, as well as leading scientists and researchers to speak, share and shine a light on industry developments and innovation that are not just addressing sector challenges, but are also putting the tuna industry at the fore in addressing wider global challenges and advancing sustainable solutions for the global common good and our planet’s future prosperity.
Continuing the tradition in past biennial INFOFISH World Tuna Trade Conference and Exhibitions, TUNA 2024 will be a significant platform for industry partners and stakeholders from across the Asia-Pacific region and globally to come together on the latest trade and market trends, technological developments and the ongoing efforts for greater sustainability in an industry that remains ever so dynamic and resilient. As always, participants will be able to discuss the state of play in the industry, the latest industry trends and the trajectory of sustainable development that the industry continues to effectively embrace, support and contribute to.
With over 500 participants anticipated and representation from across the globe, TUNA 2024 is an opportunity for global tuna industry players to be informed; to share insights and experiences; engage with industry leaders, experts and policy makers; expand business connections and to add to the very vibrant conversations, transformational fora and advocacy for sustainable development that constitutes the global tuna industry going forward.
Continuing the tradition in past biennial INFOFISH World Tuna Trade Conference and Exhibitions, TUNA 2024 will be a significant platform for industry partners and stakeholders from across the Asia-Pacific region and globally to come together on the latest trade and market trends, technological developments and the ongoing efforts for greater sustainability in an industry that remains ever so dynamic and resilient. As always, participants will be able to discuss the state of play in the industry, the latest industry trends and the trajectory of sustainable development that the industry continues to effectively embrace, support and contribute to.
With over 500 participants anticipated and representation from across the globe, TUNA 2024 is an opportunity for global tuna industry players to be informed; to share insights and experiences; engage with industry leaders, experts and policy makers; expand business connections and to add to the very vibrant conversations, transformational fora and advocacy for sustainable development that constitutes the global tuna industry going forward.
THE INDUSTRY
The global tuna industry is a highly valued and dynamic industry, the value of which was estimated at USD 41.06 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow to USD 51.25 billion by 2030. Tuna is considered a most important resource and is an essential part of marine ecosystems, with stock harvesting and sustainability remaining critical to the long-term vitality, viability and prosperity of the industry. The global tuna industry is also a livelihood, a source of income, a job, an industry and a critical sector in many countries the world over, as it is also a significant source of sustenance and nutrition for many families, households and communities across the globe. Commercial tuna fisheries today as such form a key part of the blue economy and its sustainable development.
The TUNA 2024 theme ‘Advancing Blue Transformation, Sustainable Development and Innovation through the Global Tuna Industry’ provides a critical reflection point for the industry as a whole, in terms of bringing together all actors from government, industry, institutions and communities the world over. This is especially opportune, as pressing industry and global issues continue to become more intertwined, calling for sustainable industry solutions to become part of the fabric for the global common good. The time is now, to address the key issues of today’s world: alleviating poverty; enhancing food security, equity and inclusiveness, better health and education, human rights, labour protections; combating IUU; improving sustainability; advancing clean energy and addressing climate change; which are all global development issues and critical industry endeavours. This, of course, is relative to the very real efforts that the global tuna industry continues to make towards greater sustainability; better standards; monitoring and compliance; research and development; and embracing technology and innovation in contributing to a more sustainable industry, sustainable communities and a sustainable globe. At the core of this endeavour is an emphasis on greater collaboration, cooperation and partnerships, where TUNA 2024 serves as a significant and rare opportunity to learn from each other, share, engage and to be inspired.
The global tuna industry is a highly valued and dynamic industry, the value of which was estimated at USD 41.06 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow to USD 51.25 billion by 2030. Tuna is considered a most important resource and is an essential part of marine ecosystems, with stock harvesting and sustainability remaining critical to the long-term vitality, viability and prosperity of the industry. The global tuna industry is also a livelihood, a source of income, a job, an industry and a critical sector in many countries the world over, as it is also a significant source of sustenance and nutrition for many families, households and communities across the globe. Commercial tuna fisheries today as such form a key part of the blue economy and its sustainable development.
The TUNA 2024 theme ‘Advancing Blue Transformation, Sustainable Development and Innovation through the Global Tuna Industry’ provides a critical reflection point for the industry as a whole, in terms of bringing together all actors from government, industry, institutions and communities the world over. This is especially opportune, as pressing industry and global issues continue to become more intertwined, calling for sustainable industry solutions to become part of the fabric for the global common good. The time is now, to address the key issues of today’s world: alleviating poverty; enhancing food security, equity and inclusiveness, better health and education, human rights, labour protections; combating IUU; improving sustainability; advancing clean energy and addressing climate change; which are all global development issues and critical industry endeavours. This, of course, is relative to the very real efforts that the global tuna industry continues to make towards greater sustainability; better standards; monitoring and compliance; research and development; and embracing technology and innovation in contributing to a more sustainable industry, sustainable communities and a sustainable globe. At the core of this endeavour is an emphasis on greater collaboration, cooperation and partnerships, where TUNA 2024 serves as a significant and rare opportunity to learn from each other, share, engage and to be inspired.
MEET OUR SPEAKERS
TUNA 2024 gathers the pressing topical matters and conversations at the forefront of the global tuna industry, under the theme ‘‘Advancing Blue Transformation, Sustainable Development and Innovation through the Global Tuna Industry’. The following session overviews provide a glimpse of the salient issues that will be discussed.
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