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#TUNAVIGO2025

ANFACO World Tuna Conference 2025, in its twelfth edition, next 11 & 12 of September, is set to make Vigo again the main meeting point for the tuna industry in its twelfth edition.

This historic event, which brings together more than 400 senior executives from the world’s leading tuna companies, represents more than 90% of the world’s tuna production. It offers an unparalleled opportunity to connect with key players, forge strategic alliances and explore the pulse of the global tuna community.

With a line-up of renowned speakers and thought leaders, the conference will address the latest innovations, market trends and critical challenges shaping the future of the tuna sector, providing valuable insights to strengthen your competitive advantage.

A Tuna Exhibition, in colaboration with Xunta de Galicia will be the vibrant heart of the #TUNAVIGO2025, a dynamic free space designed to foster networking, collaboration and innovation. This dedicated area welcomes our exhibitors and provides a welcoming environment where attendees can explore industry-leading solutions, engage in meaningful conversations, and forge new business agreements. With strategically placed coffee stations to keep the energy flowing, it’s the perfect setting for informal meetings and spontaneous discussions that spark new ideas and partnerships.

Whether you’re looking to discover the latest trends, connect with key stakeholders, or simply enjoy a moment of inspiration. #TUNAVIGO2025 is the place to be.

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#TUNAVIGO2025 will feature a carefully curated lineup of expert speakers, thought leaders, and high-level positions of the global tuna industry. These distinguished professionals will share invaluable insights, discuss the latest advancements, and tackle the most pressing challenges shaping the sector’s future.

Attendees can look forward to dynamic panels, engaging keynote sessions, and interactive discussions that bring together diverse perspectives and innovative solutions.

SPEAKERS

Pablo Rodriguez

HERMASA Canning Technology

Pablo Rodríguez Cordovés es Director General de Hermasa Canning Technology, compañía especializada en el diseño y fabricación de maquinaria automática y soluciones tecnológicas avanzadas para la industria conservera de atún y sardina, con presencia en más de 70 países. Previamente ejerció como Director de Proyectos en compañías del ámbito de la industria alimentaria.

Formado como Ingeniero Industrial por la Escuêla Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Industriales de la Universidad de Vigo, completó sus estudios de ingeniería avanzada con un postgrado en Ingeniería de Sistemas y Dirección de Proyectos en el California Institute of Technology (Caltech).

Posee un Master in Management, Innovation and Technology por el Massachussets Institute of Technology, y cuenta con un MBA en Dirección de Empresas Industriales, un Programa de Desarrollo Directivo (PDD) en la Wharton School, y un Advanced Management Program (AMP) por la escuela de negocios de ESADE. Actualmente se encuentra completando los estudios del Bachelor's degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) por la Universidad Pontificia Comillas, en colaboración con la London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).

Pablo Rodriguez

HERMASA Canning Technology

Pablo Rodriguez

HERMASA Canning Technology

Pablo Rodriguez

HERMASA Canning Technology

Pablo Rodriguez

HERMASA Canning Technology

PROGRAM FOR 11 & 12 SEPT 2025

Don´t miss the previous event: TUNA AWARDS 2025

FULL PROGRAM

Detailed program available next April 28th

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Dive into the future of the global tuna industry with an agenda meticulously designed to tackle the most pressing challenges and opportunities across the value chain. At #TUNAVIGO2025, you’ll explore critical topics such as market access, consumer trends, innovation in added value, groundbreaking technologies, and the unique dynamics shaping tuna businesses across every continent.

Our thematic sessions will bring together top business leaders to share cutting-edge insights, spark meaningful discussions, and shed light on regional perspectives from Europe, Asia, Oceania, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas, with the latest available data.

Expect impactful conversations, expert panels, and a program packed with inspiration to drive your business forward.

RATES

GENERAL

970€

Before 1st of June:

40% discount

Before 1st of August:

25% discount

ANFACO´s members:

200€ fee for one assistant for each member.

Early Bird discount:

+ 5% (available until 1^st of April)

For large company groups, please contact us to explore tailored options – Ana Iglesias // tunaconference@anfaco.es // +34 673.692.928

LAST EDITION

387 participants from 41 countries

Mané Calvo

“As a sector we have to be able to attract more consumers and turn canned tuna into an attractive, quality product”

Grupo Nauterra

Arnab Sengupta

“There has been a shift in one end to value. The premium, double clean solid tuna is losing its share to 170g chunks, also there has been a growth of value added convenience driven salad tuna, which is more then double digit category share in key markets”

JMB International

Roberto Alonso

“The solid foundations of a sector with history and tradition, supported by innovation and technology, are robust tools that will contribute to the blue transformation to successfully address the current challenges and challenges that will allow the sector to grow and continue its leadership in the supply of an essential and nutritious product”

Anfaco-Cecopesca

Peter Trutanich

“The USA tuna market has seen a dramatic shift from the traditional “tin” cans to pouch sales during the past 5 years”.

TRIMARINE

Le Hang

“Exported tuna products are usually in the form of whole fresh fish, cut into pieces, frozen, canned... to about 100 countries and territories around the world”.

VASEP

Mehmet Onen

“Increased weighted distributions, everyday promotion strategy, high frequency TV commercials and digital marketing campaigns are the main drivers of the market”.

DARDANEL

Chris Hsu

“In short, Taiwan PS industry will be playing its role in WPO as one of important fishing entities as well as important suppliers to world tuna demand”.

Taiwan

Alexis Jacquand

“France remains as an important grocery market for retailers and remains a fundamental stagnation for French households”.

Petit Navire

Ernesto Penas

“Not only are there a majority of sustainable stocks, but the trend in recent years has been one of stability, in contrast to the deterioration of many other fish stocks around the world”.

ICCAT

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