Seafood Expo North America 2026: Credibility in Action

FishWise returns to Boston during Seafood Expo North America at a pivotal moment for the seafood industry.

For more than 20 years, FishWise has worked alongside retailers, suppliers, and seafood producers to embed environmental sustainability and human rights due diligence into sourcing decisions, procurement systems, and risk management frameworks. Our work spans counter-IUU traceability systems, vessel risk analysis, corporate accountability frameworks, and co-designed improvement initiatives in key sourcing regions.

At SENA 2026, we are bringing that experience to the forefront.

In a year shaped by political volatility, shifting trade dynamics, and growing expectations around transparency and human rights due diligence, FishWise will focus on what credible implementation looks like in practice.

We look forward to reconnecting with partners, meeting new stakeholders, and advancing practical solutions that strengthen transparency, accountability, and long-term resilience across seafood supply chains.

What FishWise Brings to SENA 2026

FishWise’s presence reflects the depth of our field experience and the systems-level work we advance year-round. Here are some of the topics we will be discussing.

Operational Traceability & Risk Tools
Through initiatives such as the Vessel Risk Dashboard and structured traceability frameworks, we support companies in identifying risk, strengthening import compliance, and transforming data into actionable oversight.

Human Rights Due Diligence in Practice
FishWise works with buyers to move beyond policy statements toward procurement systems that integrate labor risk assessment, supplier engagement, and accountability mechanisms.

Corporate Accountability & Governance Reform
We engage directly in policy and regulatory spaces, supporting practical pathways for companies navigating evolving import controls, SIMP requirements, and global due diligence expectations.

Field-Based Impact Linked to Market Influence
From shrimp supply chains in India to collaborative fishery improvement and aquaculture dialogues, FishWise connects sourcing-region engagement with buyer requirements and market signals.

FishWise-Led Events & Presentations

FishWise’s Future of Sustainable Seafood Retailer Forum*
Friday, March 13 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
FishWise convenes retailer partners to advance alignment on transparency, traceability, and responsible sourcing priorities.
*Invite only

Fish Bowl Happy Hour
Saturday, March 14 | 5:00 – 8:00 PM | 60 Seaport Blvd
Join FishWise, BlueYou, CASS, Ocean Outcomes, and FishChoice for an evening of free drinks, free food, and free bowling. A welcome reception to strengthen relationships across the sustainable seafood ecosystem before SENA 2026 kicks off.

Exploring the Business Case for Accountability and Transparency in the Seafood Sector
Sunday, March 15 | 1:15 – 2:00 PM | Room 156A
Panel with the World Benchmarking Alliance
Transparency and accountability are central to credible sustainability implementation. Sara Lewis and Michelle Beritzhoff-Law join a dialogue on operationalizing corporate responsibility in seafood supply chains.

FishWise Initiative Gathering: India Shrimp Collaborative Action Planning*
Sunday, March 15 | 4:00 – 5:30 PM
Closed-door strategy session advancing co-designed improvements in shrimp supply chains. This work connects field engagement directly to buyer expectations and accountability frameworks.
*Invite only

Cultivating a Resilient Supply Chain from the Bottom Up: Aligning Market and Farmer Needs
Monday, March 16 | 10:15 – 11:00 AM | Room 155
Kate O’Rourke presents on building supply chains that work for everyone, not just retailers and processors, but the farmers and fishers at the source.

SFP’s Tuna Transparency Science Fair
Monday, March 16 | 1:00 – 2:30 PM | Room 105
Michelle Beritzhoff-Law and Alyssa Newhall demonstrate FishWise’s Vessel Risk Dashboard, a tool that helps companies assess vessel-level risks in their supply chains and turn traceability data into actionable intelligence.

Vessel-Level Due Diligence: From Data Collection to Actionable Insights
Monday, March 16 | 3:15 – 4:00 PM | Room 152
Michelle Beritzhoff-Law presents FishWise’s Vessel Risk Dashboard alongside technology companies demonstrating traceability innovations.

Are Current Politics Changing Your Approach to Sustainability?
Monday, March 16 | 3:15 – 4:00 PM | Room 153A
Jenny Barker leads a panel discussion on how tariffs and shifting political dynamics are reshaping sustainability commitments. Joined by Rich Stavis, Chair of FishWise’s Board of Directors along with panelists from New Seasons Market and Atlantic Sapphire.

SENA 2026 Conference Program

We're Also Excited to Attend

FishWise team members will be participating in the following sessions throughout the week:

Certified Risk: Why Companies Must Move Beyond Certification
Sunday, March 15 | 12:45 – 1:30 PM | Room 152
A discussion on the limits of certification and the need for integrated risk management approaches.

Today’s Seafood Consumer: Pricing & Growth
Sunday, March 15 | 12:45 – 1:30 PM | Room 153CB
Market dynamics, consumer expectations, and what they signal for responsible sourcing strategies.

Innovation Meets Tradition: Sustainable U.S. Seafood
Sunday, March 15 | 12:45 – 1:30 PM | Room 153A
Balancing economic growth, tradition, and sustainability across domestic fisheries.

Aquaculture in U.S. Federal Waters
Sunday, March 15 | 2:00 – 2:45 PM | Room 153A
Examining the future of domestic aquaculture, regulatory frameworks, and environmental safeguards.

Evolving Strategies for Human Rights Due Diligence
Sunday, March 15 | 2:00 – 2:45 PM | Room 152
Human rights due diligence is rapidly becoming a baseline expectation. This session explores practical implementation strategies and cross-sector alignment.

Transforming Traceability from Compliance Burden to Strategic Asset
Sunday, March 15 | 3:00 – 3:45 PM | Room 152
How companies can move beyond regulatory compliance and leverage traceability for risk mitigation, operational insight, and long-term value creation.

Staff In Attendance