Wild Seafood Connection is produced by Colibri NW. Registration is now open for February 26, 2026, in Bellingham.
AGENDA
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Holiday Inn & Suites, Bellingham, WA
Agenda updated: November 10, 2025
Continental Breakfast and Networking
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Peter Philips, Conference Producer, Colibri Northwest
Bobby Briscoe, Port of Bellingham Commissioner
Chefs Speak
A panel of local chefs and retailers will share with the audience how they choose wild seafood, and what they look for in a wild seafood vendor: Price point, portioning, delivery and species availability will be discussed.
OTHER PANELISTS TO BE ANNOUNCED
Coffee and Networking
Marketing Session
- Launching a value-added brand
- Taking value-added products to market
- Innovations in value-add
Moderator: Jenna Keeton, Washington Sea Grant
Panelists:
Levi Korvin, Good Now CPG
Meghan Luck, Fable Fish Company
OTHER PANELISTS TO BE CONFIRMED
Lunch – Roundtables.
Join moderators and speakers for a more intimate discussion of the subjects of the day as you enjoy a lunch of wild seafood caught by attendees and speakers.
Promoting Your Brand
Communicating the value of wild, sustainably harvested seafood to local governments, thought leaders and the consumer.
Coffee & Networking
Processing and Distribution
Leveraging existing food storage and distribution assets.
Moderator: TBA
Panelists:
Jeremy Vrablik, Cascadia Produce
Edward Morris, Puget Sound Food Hub Cooperative
OTHER PANELISTS TO BE ANNOUNCED
Reception
Join speakers, sponsors and your colleagues for a drink and appetizers as you network and share experiences about direct marketing, fishing and the fishing business generally.