Program at a Glance
Registration
Tuesday 28 July from 1 pm – 3 pm
ICC Sydney, 14 Darling Dr, Sydney NSW 2000
Please collect your badge before making your way to the Welcome Reception at the Sydney Fish Market.
Welcome Reception
Tuesday 28 July from 4 pm-6 pm
Sydney Fish Market, 1 Bridge Rd, Glebe NSW 2037
Join us for the official welcome event to open the Seafood Directions Conference 2026. The event will take place at Sydney Seafood School inside the brand new Sydney Fish Market. Catch the light rail from the International Convention Centre to Wentworth Park Station, and follow the signs – it’s a short 5-minute walk.
Registration
Wednesday 29 July from 7:30 am – International Convention Centre
Opening Address
Wednesday 29 July at 9 am
The Hon Julie Collins MP
Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Happy Hour
Wednesday 29 July at 5 pm
Debrief on day one of Seafood Directions over a drink and nibbles with your fellow conference attendees. Drinks and light food will be provided.
NSLP Cocktail Event
Wednesday 29 July at 6 pm (by invitation only)
WISA Power Up Breakfast
Thursday 30 July at 7 am
Tickets: $125 (WISA Members $95)
Women in Seafood Australasia is honoured to welcome Mindy Woods as the keynote speaker for the 2026 Seafood Directions Power Up Breakfast.
At the Power Up Breakfast, Mindy will share her journey and her vision for a future where native ingredients, sustainable food systems and cultural knowledge are recognised and celebrated.
From the Eora fisherwomen of Warrane to the seafood leaders of today, women have always shaped the story of seafood in Australia.
Opening Plenary
Thursday 30 July at 9 am – International Convention Centre
National Seafood Industry Awards Gala Dinner
Thursday 30 July at 7 pm
Tickets available for purchase
The seafood industry’s night of nights, including the announcement of the 2026 National Seafood Industry Awards and Hall of Fame inductions.
Acknowledgement of country:
Seafood Directions and Seafood Industry Australia acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the traditional custodians of this land, and pay respects to the Elders, both past and present.
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Seafood Directions was established in 1999 as a Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) initiative to provide an industry forum for the exchange of ideas. FRDC remains a key funding partner and support agency for Seafood Directions 2022, 2024 and 2026, which will be hosted by Seafood Industry Australia.
