front page of report with Map

Link to Town Meeting Report

Tentative Program

Online registration

Printable Flyer

Flyer for U.S. - Canada Lobster Town Meeting

Registration is open exclusively to commercial fishermen/fishers/harvesters between October 15- November 15, after which registration will open to the public. Reserve early to guarantee your spot, as tickets are expected to sell out.

Your $75 USD / $102 CAD registration fee includes conference materials, meals, and the popular seafood reception.

Online registration

Hotel rooms are available at $115/USD ⋅ $155/CAD per night and include parking.

Hotel Reservation Block at The Crowne Plaza

Or call 1-866-854-4656 for reservations and mention code WRP to benefit from the special rate.

Please note this reservation link will only work for stays from Wednesday, January 17, through Saturday, January 20, 2024.

If you try to book outside these dates using the reservation link – the link will show that there are no rooms available. To book dates outside the block or special requests, please contact the hotel directly.

If you are interested in the Sponsorship opportunities outlined below, please contact Chris Cash at christina.cash@maine.edu or 207-975-0003.

Event Sponsor:

* New this year, we are offering exhibition space to our top sponsors. We only have space for 20 exhibition tables, so please let us know your desired level of support as soon as possible to secure space and be included in preliminary event advertising.

$5,000     Primary Event Sponsor – Gold level

  • Highlighted as a Primary Event Sponsor throughout the event
  • Featured in all pre-event communications and post-event press releases and articles about the event in Lobster Institute publications.
  • Provided with complimentary registration for up to 6 people
  • Highlighted as the Primary Event Sponsor at the Seafood Reception following Day 1
  • Exhibition Booth Space
  • Noted as a Sponsor in the written event programs and/or posters.
  • Recognized as a Sponsor in any follow-up letters sent to attendees 
  • Recognized as an Industry Supporter on the Lobster Institute website

$2500      Featured Sponsor – Silver Level

  • Noted prominently during the event as a featured sponsor of one of the following:
    • Luncheon on Day 1
    • Continental Breakfasts Day 1 & 2
  • Provided with 4 complimentary registrations to the event.
  • Exhibition Booth Space
  • Noted as a Sponsor in the written event programs and/or posters.
  • Recognized as a Sponsor in any follow-up letters sent to attendees 
  • Recognized as an Industry Supporter on the Lobster Institute website

$1,000      Featured Sponsor – Bronze Level

  • Noted prominently during the event as a featured sponsor of one of the following:
    • Morning break Day 1
    • Afternoon break Day 1
    • Morning break Day 2
  • Provided with 2 complimentary registrations to the event.
  • Exhibition Booth Space
  • Noted as a Sponsor in the written event programs and/or posters.
  • Recognized as a Sponsor in any follow-up letters sent to attendees 
  • Recognized as an Industry Supporter on the Lobster Institute website

$500         Featured Sponsor 

  • Noted as a Sponsor in the written event programs and/or posters.
  • Recognized as a Sponsor in any follow-up letters sent to attendees 
  • Recognized as an Industry Supporter on our website
  • Provided with 1 complimentary registration to the event.

$250        Sponsor 

  • Noted as a Sponsor in the written event programs and/or posters.
  • Recognized as a Sponsor in any follow-up letters sent to attendees 
  • Recognized as a Sponsor during program remarks 
  • Recognized as an Industry Supporter on our website

$100        Friend

  • Noted as a Sponsor in the written event programs and/or posters
  • Recognized as a Sponsor in any follow-up letters sent to attendees