The world’s largest top executive seafood business conference.
What brings a thousand seafood industry executives, experts, and investors to the North Atlantic Seafood Forum (NASF) in Bergen each year?
For more than 20 years, NASF has drawn leaders from more than 30 countries and every continent, united by a shared goal: gaining knowledge, up-to-date insights, and inspiration to enhance decision-making and executive leadership. The opportunity to connect with so many industry peers in one place is another major draw, fostering discussions, knowledge-sharing, and valuable networking at the highest levels.
Aquaculture and Fish Welfare in Focus
Fish welfare has emerged as one of the most pressing challenges in aquaculture. Consumers, regulators, investors, and animal welfare organizations are increasingly scrutinizing industry practices, placing significant demands on leaders.
At NASF 2025, fish welfare will be a key focus, with multiple sessions dedicated to addressing these issues. On “Technology Tuesday”, a unique session will showcase how leading aquaculture companies have tackled major challenges, including farming in traditional open cages.
Highlighting the importance of fish welfare, this year’s Salmon Summit will focus entirely on animal welfare for salmon. Industry experts will provide in-depth insights, and a comprehensive fish welfare report from a leading data organization will be unveiled during the conference.
Tackling Sustainability Challenges
Seafood industry leaders face increasing demands from regulators, markets, and society to operate more sustainably. NASF recognizes the importance of these challenges and has made sustainability a central focus of its program.
In recent years, sustainability has become a priority for executives, as rapid changes and new regulatory requirements demand constant attention. The Sustainability Summit, now a regular feature of NASF, provides a platform for experts, managers, and researchers to share experiences and insights. The aim is to help the industry set and achieve new sustainability goals, benefiting the environment, society, owners, and customers alike.
Navigating Risk for Sustainable Growth
This year, NASF has partnered with a leading global consultancy to host a session on “Managing Risk: Navigating for Sustainable Growth in Seafood Markets.” Many industry experts believe managing risk in an ever-changing world will be one of the greatest leadership challenges in the years ahead. This session aims to equip seafood executives with the insights and strategies needed to guide their companies through uncertainty.
Investor Goals and Strategic Leadership in the Seafood Industry
The evolving goals of investors are reshaping leadership in the seafood industry. Active ownership and greater engagement from investors and financial institutions have introduced new dynamics.
A key feature of NASF is its investor forums, where seafood companies present to a broad international investor community. While salmon and traditional seafood have long dominated these forums, recent years have seen increasing attention on technology and land-based farming companies. At NASF 2025, this trend continues with the introduction of a new investor seminar focused on whitefish.
These forums serve as crucial arenas for industry leaders to gain insights into investor expectations, market trends, and strategies for growth.
Sharing Knowledge for Better Leadership
The foundation of NASF lies in information-sharing and collaboration. By creating a platform where industry leaders can exchange ideas and insights, NASF aims to empower executives to make informed decisions in a complex landscape shaped by demanding consumers and sustainability-focused investors.
