REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Registration deadline: November 13, 2022

The Maryland Shellfish Growers Network is pleased to host the 2022 Maryland Shellfish Aquaculture Conference. Join us to learn the latest about the shellfish aquaculture industry from growers, scientists, managers, and industry leaders.

We are excited to be back in person at this year’s conference in Annapolis, Maryland. As the conference approaches, we will continue to monitor the status of COVID-19 transmission rates and make any changes necessary. Check back often for updates.

CONFERENCE PROGRAM
Agenda is subject to change.
8:00 a.m. Registration opens
8:30 a.m. Welcome & Opening Remarks
8:45 a.m. Hatchery Happenings: Year in Review and Emerging Projects
10:15 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m. The Leading Edge: The Latest in Aquaculture Science and Technology
11:30 a.m. All About the Money: Tools and Programs to Support Your Business
12:30 p.m. Lunch (provided with registration)
1:30 p.m. Producers Panel: Dispatches from the Farm
2:30 p.m. Navigating the Waters: Regulatory Updates and Industry Impacts
3:30 p.m. Closing Remarks
3:45 p.m. Adjourn

Hatchery Happenings: Year in Review and Emerging Projects—Join the region’s top hatchery producers and operators to learn about the state of the hatchery industry, the outlook for production, innovations in hatchery lines, and plans to improve and streamline sales throughout the region.

The Leading Edge: The Latest in Aquaculture Science and Technology—Scientists and local experts explore ways in which new and emerging technologies can increase production and review the latest cutting-edge science to support the aquaculture industry.

All About the Money: Tools and Programs to Support Your Business—Starting or running an aquaculture business is a pricey and sometimes risky endeavor. Our panelists are here to help. Learn about new business planning tools, funding opportunities, and insurance programs designed to help you protect your investments and grow your profits.

Producers Panel: Dispatches from the Farm—From start-up to expansion to maintenance and operations, money makes the oyster farm run. Growers and economists review options for finding capital, maximizing profits, and protecting your investments for long-term financial sustainability.

Navigating the Waters: Regulatory Updates and Industry Impacts—While perhaps not the most glamorous side of the aquaculture business, maintaining good standing and compliance with industry regulations is important to ensuring operations run smoothly. Hear from policy experts, scientists, and economists on the latest regulatory updates, their impacts on industry, and opportunities for you to weigh in and be heard.