For whom?

The seminar is free of charge and open to everyone interested in fisheries, sustainability, and innovation. The event will be held in English. For those registered for the Flavoria Innovation Festival – Fish Innovation Week, the seminar is part of the course program.

Why join?

This event offers a unique outlook on the future of sustainable fisheries. You will hear expert perspectives, discover up-to-date research and innovations, and connect with like-minded participants. Whether you are a student, industry professional, or simply curious to learn more, you will leave with new knowledge and inspiration about sustainable fisheries.

9:00 Doors open – morning coffee and fish-based bites from Finnish companies

9:30 Opening remarks

9:35 Finns Want to Eat More Fish – Katriina Partanen, Executive Director, ProKala

9:55 One Planet’s Fish Consumption – Matti Ovaska, Leading Fisheries Expert, WWF Finland

10:25 Research Perspectives on the Sustainability of Fisheries

• Product Development and Consumer Perspectives – Nora Logrén, Doctoral Researcher, Nutrition and Food Research Center, University of Turku
• Biodiversity and Fish in the Diet – Aino Tarkkio, Doctoral Researcher, Nutrition and Food Research Center, University of Turku

(Break 10:55–11:10)

11:10 Whats next for fish? – Lauri Reuter, Partner, Nordic Foodtech VC

11:40 Climate Goals and Circular Economy in the City of Turku – Iris Kriikkula, Circular Economy Project Manager, City of Turku

12:10 Flavoria Innovation Festival goes fish – Information about the upcoming Innovation Week. Coordinators of the Innovation Festival

12:20-12:30 Closing of the event & time for Innovation Festival participants to ask questions