- October 24-26, 2023
- Conference Hall, National Fisheries Gene Bank, SUMAE.

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24-26 October 2023 | National Fisheries Gene Bank - SUMAE - Trabzon, TÜRKİYE.
Thematic Workshop (TW) Schedule
As you review the preliminary program, please note that the details and timetable are currently in the draft stage and are subject to change. Our team is working diligently to create an exceptional experience for all attendees. This might require adjustments to the program due to unforeseen circumstances or to optimize the flow of the event. We assure you that any modifications will be made with your best interests in mind. To stay updated, please keep an eye on the event's official website or app, where we will promptly announce any changes. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility in this matter.
- 13:00-17:00
Registration. Entrance Hall – National Fisheries Gene Bank – SUMAE
- 08:30-09:00
Registration. Entrance Hall – National Fisheries Gene Bank – SUMAE.
- 09:00-10:30
Session 1 | Words of Welcome & Keynote Address. Conference Hall, National Fisheries Gene Bank, SUMAE.
- 10:30-11:00
Coffee & Tea Break. Waiting Hall – National Fisheries Gene Bank – SUMAE.
- 11:00-12:30
Session 2 | Regional Priorities : SUMAE, Gene Bank and GFCM 2030 Strategy. Conference Hall – National Fisheries Gene Bank – SUMAE.
- 12:30-14:00
Lunch. Rooftop Café – National Fisheries Gene Bank – SUMAE.
- 14:00-15:30
TW-1 | AZA (Theoretical I). ADC Meeting Hall – National Fisheries Gene Bank – SUMAE.
- 14:00-15:30
TW-2 | Restorative Aquaculture (Theoretical I). Meeting Room – National Fisheries Gene Bank – SUMAE.
- 14:00-15:30
TW-3 | Turbot: Aquaculture (Theoretical I) ADC Training Room II – National Fisheries Gene Bank – SUMAE.
- 14:00-15:30
TW-4 | Feed & Innovation (Theoretical I). ADC Training Room I – National Fisheries Gene Bank – SUMAE.
- 15:30-16:00
Coffee & Tea Break. Waiting Hall – National Fisheries Gene Bank – SUMAE.
- 16:00-17:30
TW-1 | AZA (Theoretical II). ADC Meeting Hall – National Fisheries Gene Bank – SUMAE.
- 16:00-17:30
TW-2 | Restorative Aquaculture (Theoretical II). Meeting Room – National Fisheries Gene Bank – SUMAE.
- 16:00-17:30
TW-3 | Turbot: Aquaculture (Theoretical II). ADC Training Room II – National Fisheries Gene Bank – SUMAE.
- 16:00-17:30
TW-4 | Feed & Innovation (Theoretical II). ADC Training Room I – National Fisheries Gene Bank – SUMAE.
- 09:00-10:30
TW-5 | Sturgeon Aquaculture (Theoretical). ADC Training Room II – National Fisheries Gene Bank – SUMAE.
- 09:00-10:30
TW-6 | Turbot: Fisheries (Theoretical I). TBD. SUMAE.
- 09:00-10:30
TW-7 | EMP (Theoretical I). ADC Meeting Hall – National Fisheries Gene Bank – SUMAE.
- 09:00-10:30
TW-8 | Restocking (Theoretical). ADC Training Room I – National Fisheries Gene Bank – SUMAE.
- 10:30-11:00
Coffee & Tea Break. Waiting Hall – National Fisheries Gene Bank – SUMAE.
- 11:00-12:30
TW-5 | Sturgeon Aquaculture (Practical). RAS Unit III – Marine Culture Center – SUMAE.
- 11:00-12:30
TW-6 | Turbot: Fisheries (Theoretical II). TBD. – SUMAE.
- 11:00-12:30
TW-7 | EMP (Theoretical II). ADC Meeting Hall – National Fisheries Gene Bank – SUMAE.
- 11:00-12:30
TW-8 | Restocking (Practical). Seaside – SUMAE.
- 12:30-14:00
Lunch. Rooftop Café – National Fisheries Gene Bank – SUMAE.
- 14:00-15:30
TW-1&7 | AZA & EMP (Practical I). TBD. – SUMAE.
- 14:00-15:30
TW-2 | Restorative Aquaculture (Practical I). Pool Garden & Seaside – SUMAE.
- 14:00-15:30
TW-3&6 | Turbot: Fisheries & Aquaculture (Practical I). TBD. – SUMAE.
- 14:00-15:30
TW-4 | Feed & Innovation (Practical I). Feed Production Unit – Marine Fish Production Facility – SUMAE.
- 15:30-16:00
Coffee & Tea Break. Waiting Hall – National Fisheries Gene Bank – SUMAE.
- 16:00-17:30
TW-1&7 | AZA & EMP (Practical II). TBD. – SUMAE.
- 16:00-17:30
TW-2 | Restorative Aquaculture (Practical II). Pool Garden & Seaside – SUMAE.
- 16:00-17:30
TW-3&6 | Turbot: Fisheries & Aquaculture (Practical II). TBD. – SUMAE.
- 16:00-17:30
TW-4 | Feed & Innovation (Practical II). Feed Production Unit – Marine Fish Production Facility – SUMAE.
- ALL-DAY
Field Trip Option 1 | Cage Visit (Bonus: Hagia Sophia & City Centre).
- ALL-DAY
Field Trip Option 2 | Hatchery Visit (Bonus: Sumela Monastery).
- ALL-DAY
Field Trip Option 3 | Freshwater Farm Visit (Bonus: Uzungol).
- EVENING
Closing Ceremony & Gala Dinner. TBD.