SAFET Conference 2026
Co-hosted with Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)
FROM INNOVATION TO IMPLEMENTATION:
Powering Responsible Fisheries, Markets, and Livelihoods.
8th to 10th September 2026, Shangri-La Hotel, Cebu, Philippines.
The countdown is on to the SAFET Conference, a 3-day global gathering of over 300 leaders from government, industry, NGOs, fishers, tech providers, and scientists. Through interactive panels, roundtables, fireside chats, and real-world tech demos, participants explore the challenges facing practitioners and discover proven and cutting-edge solutions for sustainable fisheries. With deep and interactive networking opportunities and post-event engagement, the conference sparks collaboration that lasts for years to come.
REGISTRATION
Register with early bird tickets available now!
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REGISTRATION
Register with early bird tickets available now! Click the button below to purchase tickets.
If you are a government representative, small-scale fisher, coastal community representative, RFMO representative, science and academic, or a local NGO, please email conference@safet.fish before registering for discount information.
For Philippines entry visa information, please visit - https://evisa.gov.ph/page/policy
HOTEL BOOKING
Find out more about the conference venue and book with discount
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HOTEL BOOKING
To book accommodation for the conference with a special discount, use the button below.
Shangri-La have kindly extended the room discount to 3 days pre-conference and 3 days post-conference for those wishing to stay longer. To take advantage of this discount, once you have booked the conference dates, please contact groupreservation.mac@shangri-la.com with your reservation details to request additional dates.
ABOUT
What is the SAFET Conference?
SPONSORSHIP
Be part of the solution, sponsorship options.
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GET INVOLVED
Programme contributions, session proposals and more.
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GET INVOLVED
If you would like to contribute to the SAFET conference through a programme contribution, session, or workshop proposal, please register your interest using the button below.
This years conference themes will be shared in early March. Following this, the submissions for presentations, speakers slots and more will be released. In the meantime, register below to receive notification when the themes are released.
EXHIBITORS
Find out how you showcase your solution at SAFET 2026.
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EXHIBITORS
This year’s conference features a dedicated exhibitor space and a new Lightning Tech Demo Stage.
Register your interest using the button below in showcasing your technology in the exhibitor hall and request a live demo slot for our short, high-impact knowledge sharing sessions. We’re keen to see the technology itself, hear how it’s being used, who is using it, and the real-world impact it’s making.
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AGENDA
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STEERING COMMITTEE
Meet the team shaping SAFET 2026.
FAQs
All of your questions about SAFET 2026 answered.
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Attending the SAFET Conference 2026 offers a unique opportunity to engage with the global community shaping the future of seafood and fisheries. The conference provides a rare space for open dialogue between practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and technology providers, focused on real-world challenges and practical solutions. Participants leave better informed, better connected, and better equipped to contribute to a more sustainable, resilient, and transparent sector.