Conference Program

The Americas Tuna Conference and Exhibition (AMAtuna2016) is a two-day event that will take place in Panama City, Panama on January 28th and 29th at the Riu Plaza Hotel.

 

The theme of this brand new event for 2016 is: "The Brave New World Of Tuna In The Americas" and during the 2-day event there will be ample time for questions, answers and discussions.

 

To get to know the speakers, please click here.

 


Day 1: Thursday, January 28th 2016
SESSION 1: OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE 1ST AMERICAS TUNA CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION
9:00 9:10 Opening Speech
Mario Gilberto Aguilar Sanchez - CONAPESCA
9:10 9:30 Opening Ceremony
Minister Jorge Arango Arias - Panama Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries Development
9:30 9:50

Panama Consumption, Regulations and Battle Against IUU

Iván Eduardo Flores Morales - Authority Of The Aquatic Resources Of Panama

9:50 10:05 Panel Discussion / Time For Questions
10:05 10:20 Traditional Panamanian Performance
10:20 10:40 Tour Of The Exhibition
10:40 11:00 Coffee Break
SESSION 2: DEALING WITH NATURE - WHAT ARE THE INDICATORS TELLING US ABOUT TUNA?
11:00 11:20 How Healthy Are The EPO And Atlantic Stocks - Where Is It Taking Us?
Guillermo Compean - IATTC
11:20 11:40

The Latest Innovations And Developments In Managing Tuna Resources In The EPO And The Atlantic

Juan Corrales - ISSF - Conservas Garavilla, S.A.

11:40 12:00

What Expected Effect Will Eco-Labels Have On How Tuna Is Sold In The Americas?

Luis Bourillon - MSC

12:00 12:20 Panel Discussion / Time For Questions
12:20 13:40 Lunch Break
SESSION 3: THE NEW TUNA MARKET REALITIES
13:40 14:00 The Effect Of Global Mega Mergers On The Market Landscape Of The Americas
Jose A. Zarzalejos - PwC
14:00 14:20 Latin American Tuna Shoppers’ Behaviours and Similarities Across the Region
Rosibel Chacin Amaro - Kantar Worldpanel
14:20 14:40

The Rise Of Auxis Thazard As "Chunk Light" In The US Market

Henk Brus - Sustunable

14:40 15:00 Panel Discussion / Time For Questions
15:00 15:20 Coffee Break
SESSION 4: TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS FOR STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE
15:20 15:40

New Technologies For Optimization Of The Value Chain Of Tuna Processing. Tunascan®

Joaquín Gracia Salvador - Hermasa Canning Technology

15:40 16:00

Electronic Monitoring and FAD-Free Fishing

Faustino Velasco Maganto - Satlink

16:00 16:20

The Tuna Vessel Of The Future

Alvaro García Martinez - Hijos de J. Barreras

16:20 16:40 Panel Discussion / Time For Questions
16:40 17:00 Closing Remarks By Chairman
17:00 19:00 Gala Cocktail, Penthouse Riu Plaza

Day 2: Friday, January 29th 2016
SESSION 1: ANALYSIS OF AMERICAS TUNA MARKETS & TRADE
9:00 9:20

North America Canned Tuna + Domestic Production

Video Presentation Atuna - In Collaboration With Bumble Bee Seafoods

9:20 9:30

Pacific Alliance vs Mercosur: A Future Oulook

Dario Chemerinski - Otis McAllister Inc.

9:30 9:50

South America Canned Tuna + Domestic Production

Alberto Encinas - Gomes da Costa (Grupo Calvo)

9:50 10:10

Central America Canned Tuna + Domestic Production

Rubén A. Velázquez - PINSA COMERCIAL

10:10 10:30 Panel Discussion / Time For Questions
10:30 10:50 Coffee Break
SESSION 2: DEALING WITH THE NEW ECONOMIC CHALLENGES
10:50 11:10

The Global Tuna Oversupply And Price Crisis

Henk Brus - Sustunable

11:10 11:30

The New Realities Of A Stronger Dollar And Ending Fuel Subsidies

Gustavo Núñez Márquez - Asiservy

11:30 11:50

Ecolabels In The Global Tuna Market

Cynthia Asaf - Sustunable

11:50 12:10 Fleet Over Capacity And Effort Creep And Its Consequences
Maurice Brownjohn - PNAO
12:10 12:30 Small Scale Tuna Fisheries - Which Role They Play?
Carlos Salas Léon - FECOP
12:30 12:50 Panel Discussion / Time For Questions
12:50 14:10 Lunch Break
SESSION 3: THE IMPACT OF NEW TRADE POLICIES AND AGREEMENTS
14:10 14:30 Anticipating Possible Impacts Of The TPP For Pacific Coast Markets And Processing Nations
Dario Chemerinski - Otis McAllister Inc.
14:30 14:50 What Will Be The Effect Of New WTO Decisions And How Will Business Be Responding?
Mark Robertson - Potomac Consultants
14:50 15:10 Panel Discussion / Time For Questions
15:10 16:10 EXCHANGING VIEWS - Panel Discussion on: How Do We See the Future of Tuna Processing and Trade in the Americas?
16:10 16:20 Closing Remarks By Chairman
16:20 17:00 Coffee & Refreshments


For a more detailed look at the list of topics that will be discussed during the 1st Americas Tuna Conference & Exhibition, click here.

 

All the conference speeches will be given in either Spanish or English language, and will be
translated simultaneously by individuals with knowledge of the tuna industry.

 

More information to follow shortly.

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