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 Airport
Bellingham, WA
Agenda updated: August 12, 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.
Moderator:
- Peter Philips, Colibri Northwest
Panelists:
- To be announced
Coffee and Networking
Marketing Your Seafood
- Launching a value-added brand
- Taking value-added products to market Innovations in value-add
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.
Case Studies: Hear from your colleagues about their successes
We’ll hear from those engaged in direct marketing about the challenges and opportunities for the independent commercial fishing family. We’ll discuss public and private resources available to help you set up and/or expand your operation.
Coffee & Networking
Processing and Distribution
- Leveraging existing food storage and distribution assets
- Engaging local and state governments
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.