The Americas Tuna Conference 2018 (AMAtuna2018) is a two-day tuna industry event that will take place in Panama City, Panama on February 22nd and 23rd.

The conference will be centered on the theme:

"Shifting Powers In The Tuna Industry Landscape"

and will bring together major tuna industry players and stakeholders from all parts of the Americas and the globe.

These are some of the topics that will be addressed by expert speakers during this 2nd edition:

• Is The Power Of US Big Three Brands Fading?
• The Impact On The Americas’ Supply Of Seiner Fleets Shifting From WCP To EPO
• Will Asian Investment In Latin Tuna Brands Change The Industry Landscape
• The Increasing Dominance Of Tuna Resource Owners On The Supply Chain
• Are FIPs Becoming The New Sustainability Standard?
• Is MSC The Emerging Tuna Industry Standard That Will Replace Dolphin Safe?
  
• Microplastics To Selenium: Shifting Away From Fear Towards Health Benefits
  
• Shifting Towards An Economically Viable Model For Catch And By–Catch Reduction
  
• The Successful Rise & Future Of Family Owned Tuna Companies
  
• How To Reach Sustainable Tuna Fisheries?
  
• US, Central American And South America Market Overview

This will be an excellent event to learn about key issues affecting tuna fishing, processing, trade, new markets, and policymaking, and a fantastic opportunity to expand your network within the Americas.

How tuna professionals valued Atuna’s 1st Americas Tuna Conference:

• “One of the best conferences I have ever attended. Very informative – will encourage others to attend – waiting for the next one”
• “Excellent conference to attend for relevant group of people in tuna industry”
• “Key conference and very objective”
• “Really good for a first edition!”
• “Great opportunity to have a complete overview of the industry, challenges and opportunities”
• “Congratulations, keep it up!”