This session offers a check-in on the state of Alaska fisheries — combining economic and market data with an industry conversation about the trends and developments shaping the sector. Led by local seafood industry organizations, this session will give attendees a clearer picture of where the market is headed, and what’s happening across the industry. 

The session opens with Simon Marks, an analyst with Juneau-based McKinley Research Group, who will share the latest numbers and the forces influencing changes in the volume and value of Alaska’s harvest. His presentation will include an overview of the 2025–2026 Alaska seafood harvest, a look at the overall value of the industry, and the global factors affecting it.  

From there, the session shifts to a moderated discussion exploring what the numbers don’t capture. Panelists will discuss emerging technologies and innovative projects, how shifting global trends are affecting local fishing communities, and new regional initiatives worth knowing about, supporting, or connecting with.