Seafood summit returns to Vietnam

The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) has announced that its annual Responsible Seafood Summit will take place in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, in 2027, with The Center for Responsible Seafood (TCRS) returning as co-host for the second consecutive year.

TCRS will bring its Shrimp Summit content into the wider programme, giving seafood professionals across the value chain a platform to discuss challenges and opportunities shaping the future of responsible seafood.

“Asia plays a vital role in the global seafood industry, both as a major production hub and as a region of continued growth and innovation,” said Mike Kocsis, chief executive of the Global Seafood Alliance.

“Following our 2026 Summit in Bangkok, we’re excited to return to Asia with TCRS and bring the global seafood community to Vietnam.”

Vietnam is one of the world’s largest seafood producers and exporters, making it a significant setting for the event. Hosting the usmmit in Ho Chi Minh City is also expected to provide attendees with opportunities to connect with producers, suppliers and businesses involved in the region’s seafood sector.

The annual summit brings together stakeholders including producers, retailers, foodservice companies, suppliers, NGOs, academics and other industry representatives to examine key issues affecting responsible seafood.

“Our goal is not to revisit the same discussions each year, but to turn insight into action,” said George Chamberlain, president of TCRS. “By meeting in major seafood-producing regions, we connect global dialogue with commercial realities.”

GSA previously held its flagship annual meeting in Ho Chi Minh City in 2005 and 2014, while TCRS hosted its first Shrimp Summit in the city in 2023.

The 2027 event will build on discussions from the 2026 Summit in Bangkok, with a focus on practical improvements in production efficiency and sustainability.

Professionals interested in attending can join the early waiting list for next year’s Responsible Seafood Summit by submitting their email address through GSA.