1st International Technology in Fisheries Symposium

Symposium Details

Across a series of focused sessions, the programme will highlight the latest tools, research advances and collaborative approaches shaping the future of fisheries science and management. Content will span both marine and freshwater environments, with particular emphasis on the practical application of blue and green technologies across the sector.

The symposium places strong emphasis on interdisciplinary working, bringing together biologists, engineers, ecologists, data scientists and field practitioners to share experience, challenge thinking and drive innovation.

Over three days, delegates will take part in presentations, poster sessions and panel discussions, alongside dedicated networking opportunities, including a symposium dinner. A small trade exhibition will also run throughout the event, showcasing industry-specific companies and services.

This event provides a valuable platform for knowledge exchange, partnership building and discussion to support sustainable fisheries and the responsible management of aquatic ecosystem

Programme

Sessions will cover

• Remote Monitoring of Varied Systems (double session)
• Innovative Approaches and Data Handling
• Innovation in Fish Protection
• Artificial Intelligence in Fisheries Management
• Tagging Tracking and Monitoring
• DNA as a Management Tool
• Modern Approaches to Monitoring and Sampling
• Fish Passage and Protection

The programme can be downloaded below

Tech Symposium - Programme

Keynote Speaker

The symposium will be opened by Jeffrey Tuhtan of the Tallin University of Technology in Estonia who will present the Peter Spillett Lecture.

Jeffrey's talk is titled: From Fish Technologies to an Environmental Intelligence

You can read the abstract for Jeffrey's presentation here

Our second Keynote Speaker is Jonathan Black of the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) in the USA

Jon's talk is titled: Innovation at the Water’s Edge: Tools Reshaping Aquatic Resource Management

Symposium Events

The symposium provides a great opportunity to connect with fellow researchers, industry experts, and conservationists from around the globe.

Early Registration and Ice Breaker - Adelphi Hotel 

Monday evening 7-9pm

To kick off the week in style we invite you to join us and your fellow delegates for a drink in the Sefton Suite of the Adelphi Hotel.

The welcome drink is kindly sponsored by the Adelphi Hotel

Join us to connect and unwind before the symposium officially begins.

Networking Event - The Longshot at Albert Docks 

Open to all delegates

Tuesday evening 7:30-9:30pm

Please join us and fellow delegates for an evening of networking and fishy discussion with a drink and nibbles.

Optional sporting activities may be provided!

Symposium Dinner at Albert’s Schloss (please note this must be booked separately) 

Wednesday evening from 7.15pm

Join us for an evening of great food, drink, conversation and entertainment at Albert’s Schloss, Liverpool’s Bavarian restaurant and bar.

Delegate Information

Liverpool is a great city to visit with lots to see and do from the Beatles to the famous Three Graces buildings, historic docklands and great museums and galleries including Tate Liverpool.

Liverpool is well connected by road, rail, air and sea! Served by two international airports - Liverpool and Manchester. Liverpool Lime Street station connects the city to the wider UK rail system with services from multiple operators.

We have put together a comprehensive delegate pack of information about Liverpool, where to eat out and how to get there and travel around when you do. This can be downloaded here Symposium Delegate Info

There is a map of the city centre for you to download below

Liverpool City Map

For more information on Liverpool check out the Visit Liverpool website 

Accommodation 

The Adelphi Hotel has recently undertaken an extensive upgrade to its rooms and facilities and are kindly offering a discounted room rate for delegates attending the symposium.

Delegate rates

£80.00 - Bed & Breakfast - Single for Sole Use per night

£90.00 - Bed & Breakfast - Double or Twin Sharing per night

Rooms can be booked directly with the Adelphi using the link and details below. This will allow you to pay in your home currency and will make the conversion to GBP for you.

Hotel Booking Link 

Event Code: BIFMC134 

The link is valid for arrivals between the 13th-16th April, for bed and breakfast and inclusive of the Tourist Tax (se below)

If you would rather see more of the city then Liverpool has lots of accommodation options to choose from.  We have pulled together some accommodation options here Liverpool Hotel Accommodation

Please note that like many large cities that Liverpool has recently implemented a Tourist Tax. This is charged at £2.40 per room, per night and is payable to the hotel.

Symposium Sponsors

The event is very kindly supported by