Join Us At Seafood Directions 2026 — Registration Now Open!

Held from 28 to 30 July 2026 at the ICC Sydney, this national biennial conference will bring together stakeholders from across the seafood supply chain to discuss the key issues, innovations, and opportunities shaping the future of our industry. With a dynamic program of keynote speakers, expert panels, hands-on workshops, and valuable networking opportunities, Seafood Directions 2026 is not to be missed. Highlights include the prestigious National Seafood Industry Awards and an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the new Sydney Fish Market.

Do you know an emerging leader who should attend Seafood Directions?

We are offering a special conference rate of $645 to encourage our emerging industry leaders to attend and participate in Seafood Directions 2026. 

Emerging leaders can come from any area of the seafood industry, from water to plate. 

An emerging leader is someone who: 

  • Passionate about the seafood industry and their role in the industry 
  • Wanting to hear from industry leaders 
  • Grow their network 
  • Future focused 
  • Hasn’t attended Seafood Directions in the past 

Do you know someone who would qualify to attend the conference as an emerging leader? 

Contact ariana@leishman-associates.com.au for consideration.

BURSARIES 

Seafood Directions has a limited number of FRDC-funded bursaries available to support people members of the Australian seafood industry wishing to attend the 2026 conference in Sydney.

  • 1 x Seafood Directions full conference ticket including National Seafood Industry Awards
  • Accommodation in Sydney
  • Domestic economy flights to Sydney or onsite parking if the recipient is Sydney-based.

Applications have now closed

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