COLD HARVEST 2024
Welcome to NAIA’s 29th Annual Cold Harvest Conference and Trade Show
On behalf of the Newfoundland and Labrador aquaculture industry, we invite you to join us for our 29th Annual Cold Harvest Conference and Trade Show.
Cold Harvest is a premier Canadian aquaculture conference, focused on promoting and developing the business of aquaculture for the prosperity of oursector and our communities. It brings farm management and service sector professionals together to build their knowledge and foster new business connections.
The conference offers exciting and informative discussions related to aquaculture and its potential in our province. With world class keynote speakers and guests, and themed sessions related to aquaculture innovation, technology, science and service sector advancements, this event should not bemissed.
Cold Harvest 2024 is the place to learn about the latest in aquaculture, see the newest technology in the trade show, and have a great time in the many fantastic restaurants and entertainment sites that St. John’s and Newfoundland and Labrador have to offer.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT
Dr. George Chamberlain is President of The Center for Responsible Seafood.
He started his career as a researcher, instructor, and Extension Aquaculture Specialist at Texas A&M University.
He went on to direct aquaculture programs at Ralston Purina International and Monsanto. He founded and managed several shrimp breeding, nutrition, and farming companies operating in Malaysia, Brunei, and Hawaii.
Dr. Chamberlain served as a Board member and President of the World Aquaculture Society and later helped found both the Global Aquaculture Alliance (now Global Seafood Alliance (GSA)) and The Center for Responsible Seafood (TCRS). He served for 25 years as President of GSA and now leads TCRS.
Schedule:
Tuesday Oct 8: Opening Reception at the Sheraton Hotel, Tradeshow Opening
Wednesday Oct 9: Sessions, Trade Show, NAIA AGM, Evening networking event: NL Seafood Soiree at the Bella Vista featuring Masterless Men
Thursday Oct 10: Sessions, Trade Show, Evening networking event: Closing Networking Event at O’Reilly’s Irish NL Pub
ACCOMMODATIONS:
A block of rooms has been reserved at special NAIA CH2024 conference rates.
Sheraton Hotel
115 Cavendish Square
St. John’s, Newfoundland
1-709-726-4980
RESERVE ACCOMODATIONS HERE Be sure to request the NAIA Cold Harvest rate.
Jag Hotel
115 George St. W., St. John’s, NL
1-844-564-1524