Registration Opens for 2025 Responsible Seafood Summit in Cartagena

The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) has officially opened registration for the 2025 Responsible Seafood Summit, set to take place from September 29 to October 2 at the Intercontinental Cartagena de Indias, in the vibrant coastal city of Cartagena, Colombia.

Now in its 24th edition, the Responsible Seafood Summit is the premier international conference dedicated to advancing responsible practices across the global seafood supply chain, including aquaculture, wild fisheries, and market distribution. The event brings together seafood industry leaders from around the world for three days of networking, educational sessions, and field visits, all aimed at tackling the industry’s most pressing challenges and opportunities.

This year's agenda includes:

• A welcome reception and cocktail hour honoring the 2025 Innovation Award finalists

• A cultural dinner experience showcasing the rich culinary traditions of Colombia’s Caribbean coast

• Optional field trips to explore Colombia’s seafood sector and sustainability efforts in action

“We’re excited to bring our event back to South America for the first time since 2018,” said Devan Meserve, GSA’s Vice President of Marketing and Communications. “Cartagena, a historic port city deeply connected to the seafood trade, provides an ideal setting for global dialogue on responsible seafood.”

Registration includes full access to:

• Conference sessions, panels, and breakout discussions

• Evening networking events and receptions

• Selected meals throughout the program

• Sign-ups for optional field trips

The Summit welcomes seafood producers, suppliers, buyers, researchers, NGOs, and policymakers—anyone committed to shaping a more responsible and resilient seafood industry.