The Conference

TUNA 2008 is the 10th in the series of the biennial INFOFISH Tuna conferences which was first held in 1986. The conference has always attracted major tuna players from all over the world and it is growing bigger each time. The last TUNA 2006 by 600 delegates from over 60 countries. TUNA 2008 is expected to attract even more delegates,nearly 700, from all sectors of the global tuna industry: fishing operators, suppliers, exporters, importers, canners, buyers, agents, consultants, government officials, researchers, retailers, wholesalers, equipment suppliers etc.

The three-day conference will take a close look at the latest developments in the global and regional tuna industries covering a wide range of topics on resources, management, fishing, markets and marketing, products and quality developments, new technology, trade and food safety as well as environmental issues.

Taking into account the requests from the industry players, TUNA 2008 will extensively discuss tuna stock status and management issues in major fishing areas namely Indian ocean , Atlantic ocean and Pacific ocean . Wider coverage on major and emerging markets with speakers from industry leaders will be conducted on the second day of the conference. Technological development aspects that significantly improve the competitiveness and efficiency of the industry operation will be specifically covered on the last day of the conference. In addition, following each session more time will be allocated for discussion giving delegates opportunity to raise their concerns and issues