Connecting Alaska’s Fisheries: Insights, Leadership & Industry Updates
ComFish forums feature presentations and updates from fisheries leaders, agency representatives, elected officials, researchers, industry organizations, and marine professionals. Topics include fisheries management, legislation, seafood markets, safety, technology, industry trends, and issues affecting Alaska’s commercial fishing communities.
Help Shape Next Year’s ComFish Forums
We’re inviting commercial fishermen, seafood industry professionals, organizations, and community members to submit ideas for future forum topics and speakers.
Suggestions may include fisheries management, seafood markets, technology, safety, workforce development, legislation, research, industry trends, or issues affecting Alaska’s fishing communities.
Please submit your ideas before November 30, 2026.
Forums
Thursday, April 16
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Friday, April 17
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday, April 18
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location:
Harbor Room, Best Western Kodiak Inn
Fishermen’s Showcase
Saturday, April 18
12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Location:
Fishermen’s Hall at the Harbormaster Building
Friendly competition, demonstrations, skill stations, and activities highlighting the life and skills of commercial fishermen.
Explore the Schedule
View daily speaker lineups, session details, and forum information by day, or go directly to the Fishermen’s Showcase page.
Forum Partners
The ComFish Forums are proudly co-hosted by the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce, City of Kodiak, and Kodiak Harbor.
Lead Sponsor
Silver Bay Seafoods is the primary sponsor of the ComFish Alaska forums.
