Sunday
Monday
- Welcome Address by INFOFISH Director
- Special Remarks by Conference Chairperson
- Ministers of INFOFISH Member States
- Guest of Honor, Department of Fisheries (DOF), Thailand
Leadership Dialogue Themes
- The future of sustainable tuna trade
- Leadership and governance in a changing global environment
- Balancing sustainability with commercial competitiveness
- Strengthening industry-RFMO collaboration
- Trade resilience and geopolitical risks
- The role of innovation and partnerships in future industry growth
- Ministers and senior government representatives
- RFMO leaders
- Tuna industry CEOs
- Sustainability leaders
- Seafood buyers and retailers
- International organizations
- Financial institutions
- Major retailer sustainability representative
- Future tuna supply and stock resilience
- Climate impacts and fishing operations
- Pricing volatility and future competitiveness
- Sustainability versus commercial realities
- Digital traceability and transparency
- Future seafood demand and consumer expectations
- Geopolitical and regulatory risks
- Digital Traceability Systems and Practical Implementation
- Industry Collaboration and Market/Retail Expectations
- Sustainable Raw Material Supply and Sourcing Challenges
- Partnership Models and Responsible Supply Chains
- Building Resilient and Low-Carbon Tuna Supply Chains: The Strategic Role of Logistics, Connectivity and Maritime Innovation
- Pole-and-Line Tuna in the Maldives: Building Sustainable Value Chains, Premium Markets and Blue Economy Growth
- The East New Britain Initiative: Advancing Pacific-Led Tuna Value Chain Development, Regional Cooperation and Blue Economy Growth
- Unlocking Value from Tuna Side-Streams: Circular Economy Innovation, Waste Reduction and Sustainable Industry Growth
This high-level leadership dialogue brings together governments, tuna industry leaders, RFMOs, policymakers, sustainability experts and strategic partners to discuss the future direction of the global tuna industry amid evolving sustainability expectations, climate-related risks, trade challenges and changing geopolitical realities. The session will focus on strengthening cooperation and shared responsibility across the tuna value chain, advancing sustainable fisheries governance, enhancing market access and competitiveness, promoting resilient blue economy development, and exploring how innovation, AI, smart fisheries technologies and digital traceability are shaping the future of the global tuna industry.
The session provides an evidence-based overview of the current global tuna industry landscape, including production outlooks, supply-demand trends, pricing dynamics, regional market developments and emerging strategic risks shaping the global tuna trade and seafood value chain.
This session focuses on practical industry approaches to strengthening tuna value chains through traceability, public-private collaboration, sustainable sourcing, digital interoperability, value addition and responsible market integration.
Tuesday
- Asia-Pacific
- Europe
- USA
- Latin America
- Middle East & North Africa (MENA)
- China
- Japan
- Price dynamics
- Consumer trends
- Supply challenges
- Import demand outlook
- Market volatility
- European industry perspective on IUU and sustainability requirements in trade
- EU rules of origin, IUU compliance and the EU Thailand free trade negotiations
- ndustry standards and compliance with non traditional trade requirements
- Market access conditions for a major tuna-exporting country
- Navigating Emerging Sustainability and Compliance Requirements in Global Tuna Trade
- Blended Finance and Blue Economy Investment for Sustainable Tuna Value Chains
- Mobilising Climate and ESG Finance Across Tuna Supply Chains
- Financing Innovation and Infrastructure Modernisation in the Global Tuna Industry
- Blue bonds and innovative financing
- ESG-linked investment / Climate resilience financing / Sustainable infrastructure / Public-private partnerships / Value chain investment
- Improving Tuna Fishing Performance Through Connected Solutions - Marine Instruments, Spain
- Smart Food Safety Systems: Rapid Detection, Digital Monitoring, Traceability and Sustainability - ProGnosis Biotech, Greece
- Transforming tuna fisheries through innovation and sustainability - Satlink, Spain
- Digital transformation, sustainability and food safety solutions - Biolan Asia, Thailand
- AI Vision for Tuna canneries - This Fish, Canada
- Utilizing an AI-based system for tuna quality assessment in Southeast Asia SDGs Fisheries - Dentsu Inc., Japan
- Smart Factory Automation and the Future of Tuna Processing
- AI, Traceability and the Future of Integrated Tuna Supply Chain Systems
This session provides a strategic overview of current global tuna market conditions, including regional trade developments, pricing trends, consumer demand shifts, supply volatility and emerging competitive pressures shaping the global tuna trade. Discussions will also examine evolving trade policies, tariffs, market access requirements and the growing influence of sustainability-related trade measures affecting tuna-producing and processing countries.
This session examines how tariffs, non-tariff measures, sustainability requirements, rules of origin, traceability obligations and evolving compliance frameworks are reshaping global tuna trade and market access. Discussions will focus on strategies to strengthen competitiveness, improve value addition and support fair and equitable participation in international seafood markets.
This session explores how strategic investments, blended finance, ESG-linked funding mechanisms and blue economy initiatives can support sustainable tuna fisheries, resilient seafood value chains, climate adaptation, infrastructure modernization and long-term industry competitiveness.
This session examines how emerging technologies, AI-driven systems, digital traceability tools and smart fisheries innovations are transforming fisheries operations, sustainability management, processing efficiency, market transparency and seafood supply chain resilience across the global tuna industry.
17:30 - 18:30
Continue the momentum of TUNA 2026 through an exciting evening of business networking, industry engagement and exhibition interaction at the heart of the global tuna industry platform. Participants are invited to connect directly with leading seafood companies, global buyers, technology innovators, sustainability partners, equipment suppliers, processors, traders and industry stakeholders from across the international tuna value chain. The Exhibition Area will feature the latest products, technologies, services, innovations and solutions shaping the future of the global tuna industry. Designed to foster meaningful business connections and commercial opportunities, the reception provides an ideal setting for delegates, exhibitors and sponsors to strengthen partnerships, exchange market insights, explore new collaborations and expand industry networks in a dynamic and informal environment.
Wednesday
• Future tuna branding and communications
• Climate change and tuna migration
• Geopolitical trade risks
• AI and automation
• Future consumer expectations
• Investment priorities
• Maintaining competitiveness and resilience
This session explores the evolving sustainability landscape across the global tuna industry, including certification systems, social accountability, labour standards, climate expectations, responsible sourcing frameworks and practical implementation challenges increasingly shaping international seafood markets and consumer trust.
This high-level closing dialogue examines the long-term future of the global tuna sector, including climate impacts, geopolitical risks, future seafood demand, sustainability expectations, AI-driven transformation, branding, investment priorities and evolving consumer behaviour shaping the next generation of the global tuna industry.