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On behalf of the Conference Committee, we are pleased to announce the Trans-Tasman Lobster Conference 2025 Program. 

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Please note: this program will be updated on a regular basis. Program times are shown in local Melbourne, Victoria (AEST).



Program Overview

Please note: Program times shown are Australian Eastern Standard Times (AEST). The program overview below is preliminary and subject to change. 

Day One - Tuesday 19 August 2025

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Welcome Reception
 

Day Two - Wednesday 20 August 2025

8:00amRegistration and speaker support open
9:00amConference welcome 
9:10amConference official opening
9:30amPlenary: Darren Lim, Australian National University
Topic: Minimizing risk and maximizing prosperity in key export markets
10:30am
Morning tea 
11:00amSession 1: Global Trends
12:45amLunch and Exhibition
1:45pmSession 2: Technology and Innovation
3:30pmQuick break and lobster podcast taster
3:40pmSession 3: Trade and Marketing
5:30pm - 7:30pmTrade Drinks


Day Three - Thursday 21 August 2025

7:30am
Registration and speaker support open
8:00amDay 2 Welcome - Veronica Papacosta, Seafood Industry Australia 
8:10amSession 4: Fishery Updates
9:30amPlenary: Beth Casoni, Executive Director, Massachusetts Lobstermen's Association
Topic: The evolution of lobster fishery management – a US perspective
10:30amMorning tea
11:00amSession 5: Climate and Environment
12:45amLunch
1:45amSession 6: Resource stewardship and emerging threats
3:30pmQuick break and lobster podcast taster
3:40pmPlenary: Danny Fox, Tasmanian lobster fisher and reality TV personality
Topic: Building a community of supporters
4:40pmConference Closing
6:45pm - 11:00pmGala Dinner - Hosted by Lehmo, Entertainment by The Robbie Harts - SOLD OUT

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