FCC 2025 Annual Conference
Join us in the nation’s capital for Canada’s premier fish and seafood event!


Accessing Global Markets in Turbulent Waters
FCC’s Annual Conference October 1st & 2nd, 2025 Fairmont Chateau Laurier Ottawa, ON
Canada’s Best and Largest Fish and Seafood Event is Back!
Considered to be one of the most important industry gatherings – this exclusive conference brings together over 175 delegates from across the Canadian fisheries and seafood sector, including:
- Canadian fish harvesters, processors
- Seafood industry leaders
- Government officials, and
- Other key stakeholders and policy influencers
Tackling the Issues That Matter Most
This year’s theme addresses the critical challenges of trade uncertainty, tariff issues, and unpredictable market conditions facing the Canadian fish and seafood industry.
Network
Join 130+ of Canada’s fish and seafood industry leaders, decisions makers and stakeholders.
Learn
Attend sessions led by some of the industry’s best speakers and thought leaders.
Enjoy
Dine on some of the best seafood Canada has to offer!

A Dynamic Agenda to Inform and Inspire
The Conference agenda is taking shape and will provide a great day of interactive presentations and engaging discussions on key topics that matter most to you.
FCC has negotiated a great rate for you to stay at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier. Don’t wait long – click here to reserve your guest room and take advantage of the savings!
Contact Sharon Leslie, Executive Assistant, Office & Conference Coordinator, Fisheries Council of Canada, at info@fisheriescouncil.ca or 613-899-5688 for general questions about the venue, reservations, and agenda.
2025 Speakers

Opening Remarks from FCC’s Chair
Alberto Wareham
President & CEO, Icewater Seafoods
Markets Overview
John Sackton
President, Seafood Datasearch
Perspectives on the Current Global Trade Landscape from Current and Former Ambassadors
Dominic Barton
Former Ambassador of Canada to the People’s Republic of China
What’s Next in the US, EU and Asia, and What It Means for Canadian Fisheries
Steve Verheul
Principal with GT & Company Executive Advisors and former Chief Trade Negotiator for CUSMA and CETA
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David McKinnon
Senior Fellow, Asia-Pacific Foundation of Canada and former senior Canadian diplomat
Canada, the Indo-Pacific, and a Shifting Geopolitical Order
Telling Industry’s Story
Lauren Martin
Senior Director Public Affairs and Corporate Counsel, Canadian Meat Council
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Dr. Sylvain Charlebois
Professor, Food Distribution and Policy
Faculty of Management, School for Resource and Environmental Studies
Senior Director, Agri-Food Analytics Lab
* Subject to change
Sponsoring the 2025 FCC Conference
Don’t miss this unparalleled opportunity to position your company at the heart of this vital Canadian industry.
This is where you get seen and heard, where relationships are forged, and your brand can shine in front of the exact audience you need to reach.
Your sponsorship demonstrates leadership, continued support and commitment for this important annual industry event. Don’t forget to send this to your supplier community and let them know about this exclusive, high-impact event!
Contact Sharon Leslie, Executive Assistant, Office and Conference Coordinator at Fisheries Council of Canada, at info@fisheriescouncil.ca to discuss our amazing sponsorship opportunities

Thank You to our 2024 Sponsors!
See the list of 2024 sponsors with links to their web pages! We appreciate their support and hope that you will encourage them also!
We look forward to seeing you at the conference!
Attendance Rates

Conference
Registration Rates Plus taxes and service charge | Early Bird (before Aug. 15th) | Regular (after Aug. 15th) |
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Member | $799 | $899 |
Non-Member | $1199 | **$1299 **Upgrade to $2,000 to become a Supporting Sponsor! (includes conference pass) |
Government | $349 | $399 |
Academia & NGOs | $349 | $399 |
Welcoming Network Reception | ||
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Members, spouses, academia | $99 | $149 |
Non-Member | $349 | $399 |
Closing Reception & Gala Dinner | ||
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Members, spouses, academia | $149 | $199 |
Non-Member | $349 | $399 |
Plus taxes and service charge

Register Today to Secure Your Spot
Join leaders from across Canada’s fish and seafood sector at this year’s Annual Conference. Reserve your place now to connect, learn, and shape the future of our industry together.