We are pleased to announce the return of the U.S. – Canada Lobster Town Meeting in Portland, Maine, February 3 – 4, 2023.
As in the past, the meeting will address pressing issues affecting the lobster industry in the U.S. and Canada. Town Meeting is a unique opportunity for cross-border dialog among fishermen, managers, and researchers. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us for a candid and lively moderated discussion.
This year’s theme: The US-Canadian lobster fishery and the North Atlantic right whale
Session Topics:
- Session I – Status of Regulations and New Funding
- Session II – Market Impacts
- Session III – Shifting Distributions in a Changing Climate
- Session IV – Future Technology and Innovations
Schedule:
Friday, February 3
- 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sessions I, II, and III and Discussion
- 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Seafood Reception
Saturday, February 4
- 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Session IV
- 10:30 a.m. – noon Discussions and Wrap Up
A registration fee of $75 per person includes the following:
- Sessions on February 3 & 4
- Breakfast on February 3 & 4 (from 8 – 9 a.m.)
- Lunch on February 4
- A seafood reception on the evening of February 3
Please use this link to register online now.
Hotel & Venue
The Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront is providing a group rate of $117 per room per night and includes parking.
The Hilton Garden Inn is a 3-minute walk to our venue, Mariners Church Event Center.
- Rooms are available on the nights of February 2, 3, & 4
- To inquire about travel assistance or other questions, please contact Chris at: christina.cash@maine.edu.
Please use this link to secure your rooms at the group rate.
Sponsorships
Thank you for sponsoring the 2023 U.S. – Canada Lobster Town Meeting.
Make a contribution.
Below are details outlining sponsorship levels and benefits:
Friend ($100) includes
- Noted as a sponsor in the written event programs and/or posters
- Recognized as a sponsor in any follow-up letters sent to attendees
Sponsor ($250) includes
- 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
Bronze – Featured Sponsor ($500) includes
- 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
- Provided with 2 complimentary registrations to the event
Silver – Featured Sponsor ($1,000) includes
- Provided with 4 complimentary registrations to the event
- Noted prominently during the event as a featured sponsor of one of the following
- Morning break day 1
- Afternoon break day 2
- Morning break day 2
Gold – Featured Sponsor ($2,500) includes
- Provided with 6 complimentary registrations to the event
- Noted prominently during the event as a featured sponsor of one of the following
- All morning and afternoon breaks
- Luncheon on day 1
- Continental breakfasts day 1 and 2
- The transcription and final written/online report
Platinum – Primary Event Sponsor ($5,000) includes
- Highlighted as a Primary Event Sponsor throughout the event
- Featured in pre- and post-press releases and in articles about the event in Lobster Institute publications. The Institute will also pursue appearances on local radio and television programs to promote the event.
- Provided with complimentary registration for up to 8 people
- Highlighted as the Primary Event Sponsor at the Seafood Reception following Day 1
For any questions about sponsorship opportunities and benefits, please contact Chris Cash:
(Office) 207-581-1443 or (Cell) 207-975-0003
To make a payment, register by clicking the link above and registering as a “New Attendee” or calling:
Theresa McMannus (Office) 207-581-4095 | M-F 8:30AM-4:00PM
