On Thursday 12 June, there will be a conference on behalf of the University of Akureyri on future challenges in the fisheries sector.
The conference will discuss the future of the fisheries sector from various angles. Domestic and foreign scholars and employers, many of whom are considered to be at the forefront of their field, will discuss a wide range of topics related to the fisheries sector. For example, about the future prospects of cod stocks in the world, investment opportunities in the international fisheries sector and what can be learned from what is well done in fisheries management.
More information can be found on the website http://fisheries.unak.is You can also register for the conference on that website. Please contact Lára Guðmundsdóttir (tel. 460-8900, laragudmunds@unak.is for further information on registration and Hreiðar Þór Valtýsson (862-4493, hreidar@unak.is regarding general information.
The picture shows Borgir, the University of Akureyri's laboratory, where Matís has facilities. Workshops will be held in Borgir, but the conference itself will take place at Hotel KEA.