TUNA 2026 Adds Industry Voices As Bangkok Tuna Summit Nears
The global tuna industry is set to converge in Bangkok in just two weeks for the much-anticipated INFOFISH TUNA 2026. INFOFISH has unveiled additional speakers, including the event’s keynote speaker and a moderator for one of the sessions.
Manuel Barange, Assistant Director-General of the UN FAO and Director of its Fisheries and Aquaculture Division, will be the keynote speaker. His Keynote Address is expected to provide insights into the future of fisheries and aquaculture, climate adaptation, sustainable ocean governance, and the growing role of aquatic foods in building resilient and sustainable food systems. Barange is known for his contributions to fisheries science, climate research, and sustainable aquatic food systems.
Marcio Castro de Souza, Senior Fishery Officer for International Trade at FAO, will be the moderator for the session, ‘Leadership, Sustainability and the Future of Global Tuna Trade’. The session will examine key issues shaping international tuna trade, sustainable fisheries governance, market access, resilient tuna value chains, responsible investment, blue economy opportunities, digital traceability, artificial intelligence, and technological innovation, according to INFOFISH. De Souza brings more than two decades of experience in fisheries trade policy, international negotiations, and market governance.
In July, the organizer announced the Chairperson and Co-Chair for the event, and last month, some of the speakers’ details were announced. According to the latest update, there are 30 speakers for the event. It includes Noan David from FFA, Eric Enno Tamm from ThisFish Inc., Henk Brus from Pacifical, and Roberto Alonso from Anfaco-Cytma, among others.
TUNA 2026 is hosted at the Shangri-La Hotel from September 14 to 16 under the theme ‘Strengthening Value Chain Synergies, Blue Economy, and Sustainability across the Global Tuna Industry.’ It will bring together government officials, industry leaders, RFMO representatives, technology providers, and researchers. It creates the opportunity to strengthen partnerships, exchange perspectives, and identify practical solutions that support a more resilient, competitive, and sustainable global tuna industry, according to INFOFISH.
You can register for the event through the INFOFISH website.