IceFish and Iceland Ocean Cluster Collaborate for Sustainable Fisheries
IceFish, the renowned Icelandic event focused on the commercial fishing industry, has partnered with Iceland Ocean Cluster (IOC) to promote sustainable fisheries and aquaculture. This collaboration aims to innovate within the blue economy, fostering a vibrant ecosystem of entrepreneurs, businesses, and researchers.
About the Iceland Ocean Cluster
The Iceland Ocean Cluster is at the forefront of connecting various stakeholders in the aquatic sector, driving value creation from marine resources. By facilitating partnerships across different industries, the IOC is committed to ensuring the sustainable and profitable growth of ocean-related enterprises.
Leadership Vision
Þór Sigfússon, the founder, alongside CEO Dr. Alexandra Leeper, emphasizes the importance of transforming innovative ideas into actionable strategies. Their vision focuses on leveraging seafood side streams and advancing the ocean economy.
About IceFish 2026
Scheduled for September 22-24, 2026, IceFish will take place at the Smárinn/Fífan Halls in Kópavogur, Iceland. This long-standing event will gather stakeholders from all corners of the commercial fishing industry, both nationally and internationally.
Content Creation and Conferences
In their partnership, IceFish and the IOC will collaborate to produce engaging and insightful content for the event’s conferences. This includes the established 100% Fish for Profit conference as well as a new one-day conference titled Aquaculture – Driving Sustainable Growth.
Global Collaboration
Additionally, the partnership aims to engage the IOC’s expanding network of ocean clusters worldwide, ensuring global participation in the IceFish Exhibition and Conferences.
Statements from Leaders
Following the signing of the partnership agreement, Dr. Leeper expressed, “IceFish and the connected conference is a highlight of the year for us. It brings together the fisheries and aquaculture communities from all over the world in this dynamic event where we can share knowledge and ideas, forge valuable connections, and collaborate on impactful projects for sustainable seafood.”
IceFish Event Director, Sally Wattam, also shared her enthusiasm, stating, “We already have a strong relationship with the IOC regarding our conference program. We are thrilled to extend this collaboration to encompass the entire event to better serve the needs of the commercial fishing industry.”
Main Image © Icelandic Fisheries & Aquaculture Exhibition & Conference (IceFish).
Right to Left: Sally Wattam, Event Director, IceFish; Dr. Alexandra Leeper, CEO Iceland Ocean Cluster; Terri Metcalfe, 100% Fish for Profit.
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