DR. NOMI PRINS, KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT SEAFOOD EXPO GLOBAL/SEAFOOD PROCESSING GLOBAL

Dr. Nomi Prins Keynote Speaker at Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global. The 32nd edition of Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global will take place at Fira de Barcelona from 21–23 April 2026, bringing together leading companies from more than 80 countries and serving as a global business hub for the seafood industry.

Speakers will include representatives from organisations such as the FAO, WTO and WWF, as well as leading seafood companies, addressing key topics including aquaculture, sustainability and transparency, among others.

Economist and geopolitical strategist Dr. Nomi Prins will deliver the keynote address offering attendees an economic outlook for the global seafood industry.

The 32nd edition of Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global announces a conference programme that will bring together more than 90 international seafood and industry experts to lead over 30 educational sessions. Taking place from 21-23 April at the Gran Vía venue of Fira de Barcelona, the event’s program will offer attendees valuable insights and practical perspectives on the key trends shaping the global seafood industry.

Speakers will include representatives from leading organisations such as the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and WWF, as well as executives from major seafood companies and industry associations. Notable speakers include Shirlene Maria Anthonysamy (FAO GLOBEFISH), Dominic Andradi-Brown (WWF-US), Chris Ninnes (Aquaculture Stewardship Council), Jayson Berryhill (Wholechain), Michelle Beritzhoff-Law (FishWise), Valentina Sannino (EUMOFA), Libby Woodhatch (MarinTrust Ltd.), Daniel Rejón (Lineage – Europe Region 2), Sunneva Sverrisdóttir (CO/PLUS) and Sébastien Metz (Global Seafood Alliance – GSA).

Sessions will address a wide range of topics including aquaculture development, emerging markets and species, supply chain compliance, traceability and transparency, sustainable innovation and responsible management, among others, highlighting both current challenges and future opportunities across the seafood sector.

Global seafood markets: economic outlook and trade pressures

A highlight of the program will be the keynote address by economist and geopolitical strategist Dr. Nomi Prins, titled “High Stakes, Shifting Tides: The Global Outlook on Seafood, Trade, Economic Pressure Points and Opportunities,” taking place on Tuesday, 21 April, from 13:00 to 14:00 in Room 5.1 at the Gran Vía venue of Fira de Barcelona.

Dr. Prins is an independent journalist, author and former Wall Street executive, widely sought after for her ability to bridge the worlds of politics, finance, and global economics. She is the author of seven influential books, including “Collusion: How Central Bankers Rigged the World,” “All the Presidents’ Bankers,” and “It Takes a Pillage,” and is known for delivering accessible, actionable insights that help organizations navigate volatility, trade disruptions and regulatory complexity.

In this address, free and open to all, Dr. Prins will deliver a forward-looking economic outlook for 2026, tailored to the global seafood sector – connecting macro forces to daily decisions, from U.S.–China trade tension fallout to evolving E.U. labelling regulations, traceability mandates and energy price swings. Whether you’re navigating Latin American shrimp exports, Middle East shipping chokepoints, or European labelling mandates, Prins will break down the real forces behind the headlines and what they mean for seafood’s global future.

Exploring market trends, innovation and industry transformation

Throughout the three-day programme, sessions will explore the rapid transformation of seafood markets, including changing consumer preferences, product innovation and marketing strategies aimed at increasing seafood consumption. On Tuesday (21 April), “Blue Ports and the Fisheries Industry: Building Resilient and Efficient Value Chains,” presented by Roberto Alonso, Secretary General, ANFACO-CYTMA (Spain); Shirlene Maria Anthonysamy, Fishery Officer (Markets), Fisheries and Aquaculture Division, FAO (Rome); Javier Garat Pérez, Secretary General, CEPESCA; Audun Lem, Chair of the International Board of FiTI; and Yolanda Molares, Blue Ports Initiative Consultant, FAO, will explore how ports serve as key hubs for quality control, traceability, processing, and logistics, supporting both competitiveness and sustainability across coastal economies.

Later that day, “Seafood Trade in the Tariff Era: An Analysis of Challenges and Opportunities Between the E.U. and U.S.,” presented by Richard Barry, Senior Market Analyst and Director of Programs, National Fisheries Institute, Guus Pastoor, President of Seafood Europe and Robert DeHaan, Executive Vice President for Government Affairs and General Counsel, National Fisheries Institute, will bring together trade and industry experts to examine shifting supply flows, evolving tariffs and opportunities for exporters navigating a more fragmented global seafood market.

Wednesday (22 April) highlights sessions focused on consumer behaviour and market resilience. “Emerging Seafood Consumption Trends in Japan in a Changing Global Supply,” presented by Tina Peneva, Co-Founder and Head of European Office, Meros Consulting, will explore cultural and economic factors driving demand shifts in Japan, including product formats, channels and sustainability considerations influencing consumer choice. Complementing this, “Navigating Uncertainty: Building a Resilient E.U. Market for Fisheries and Aquaculture Products,” presented by Valentina Sannino, Market Intelligence Deputy Coordinator, EUMOFA, will analyse how COVID-19, Brexit, and geopolitical shocks have reshaped E.U. supply chains, highlighting strategies for adaptation, diversification and long-term resilience.

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