Mark Blyth, International Economics Expert, to Headline 2024 Seafood Expo North America
Renowned as a professor specializing in international economics at Brown University’s Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs, Mark Blyth is set to take center stage as the keynote speaker at the 2024 Seafood Expo North America. Scheduled from March 10th to 12th, the event will unfold at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
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In an official announcement by event organizer Diversified Communications, the three-day conference program for the upcoming 2024 Seafood Expo North America is set to offer over 30 educational sessions. These sessions will encompass a wide array of topics relevant to the seafood industry, featuring experts in seafood, foodservice, retail, environmental concerns, and governmental affairs.
Mark Blyth, esteemed professor of international economics at Brown University's Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs, will kickstart the program with a presentation titled "Populist Politics, Inflation's Return, and Why Trade is Back on the Menu: The Outlook for 2025 and Beyond." This presentation will provide insights into the economic and political landscape of the North American seafood marketplace, covering key issues such as the U.S. election, inflation, and anticipated trade tensions.
The conference program will cover various pressing industry topics, including consumer trends, aquaculture, social media, marketing, artificial intelligence (AI), labor issues, sustainability, traceability, and transparency.
Sessions such as "Power of Seafood 2024" and discussions on U.S. seafood consumer behavior trends and sustainable practices communication will be led by representatives from renowned organizations like FMI, Publix Super Markets, Giant Eagle, Seafood Nutrition Partnership, Whole Foods Market, and the Marine Stewardship Council.
Moreover, the conference agenda will delve into topics such as the influence of social media influencers on seafood marketing, sustainable seaweed in restaurants, worker rights in the fishing industry, the future of aquaculture, and the growing emphasis on value-added seafood.
The event will feature speakers from prominent companies and organizations including Bumble Bee, Costco Wholesale, World Wildlife Fund, Mars Petcare, Thai Union, and Acme Smoked Fish Corp.
With Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America being recognized as the largest seafood event in North America, the upcoming edition continues to demonstrate growth in its exhibit hall, marking its 42nd edition with heightened anticipation and participation, as affirmed by Diversified Communications.