April 16, 2026
Harbor Room, Best Western Kodiak Inn
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Thursday’s lineup features fisheries science, policy updates, pollock industry information, and search and rescue insights, followed by evening community events.
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
NOAA Fisheries: AFSC Data Collection Modernization
Presenter: Dr. Bob Foy
Location: Harbor Room, Best Western Kodiak Inn
Join Dr. Foy in person at the Harbor Room. Robert (Bob) Foy is the Science and Research Director of the Alaska Fisheries Science Center. He joined NOAA Fisheries in 2007 as Director of the Center’s Kodiak Laboratory and Program Manager for the Shellfish Assessment Program. He previously led assessment, biological, and ecological research on Alaska commercial crab species.
Zoom Meeting Link: Join Session
Meeting ID: 875 7211 1601
Passcode: 601145
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10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
NOAA Fisheries: EBFM in Alaska
Presenter: Dr. Bob Foy
Location: Harbor Room, Best Western Kodiak Inn
In-person session with Dr. Foy in the Harbor Room.
Zoom Meeting Link: Join Session
Meeting ID: 813 4181 7878
Passcode: 835030
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11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
APFA-GAPP: Alaska Pollock 101 | Demystifying an Economic Engine of Alaska
Presenters: Sam Murphy & Caitlin Yeager
Location: Harbor Room, Best Western Kodiak Inn
In-person session.
Zoom Meeting Link:
Join Session
Meeting ID: 869 1805 8860
Passcode: 999325
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12:00 PM – 12:55 PM
Federal Legislative Update
Presenters: Senator Dan Sullivan & Secretary Brooke Rollins
Location: Harbor Room, Best Western Kodiak Inn
Join Senator Dan Sullivan for a federal legislative update live via Zoom, followed by recorded remarks from the US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins.
Zoom Meeting Link: Join Session
Meeting ID: 894 1500 6899
Passcode: 733608
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12:55 PM – 1:30 PM
Catered Lunch
Sponsored by: Silver Bay Seafoods
Catered by: Nuniak
Location: Harbor Room, Best Western Kodiak Inn
The menu will feature a selection of Alaska seafood, including fried Cod burgers and halibut tacos, showcasing locally sourced products and Kodiak’s working waterfront. This hosted lunch provides an opportunity for attendees to connect, continue discussions from the morning sessions, and engage with industry partners in a relaxed setting.
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
Federal Legislative Update
Presenter: Representative Nick Begich
Location: Harbor Room, Best Western Kodiak Inn
Join Representative Nick Begich for a federal legislative update live via Zoom.
Zoom Meeting Link: Join Session
Meeting ID: 862 8748 0961
Passcode: 611554
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2:30 PM – 3:15 PM
FORUM SESSION CANCELED DO TO THE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN:
US Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak Search and Rescue
Presenters: Helicopter Crew
Location: Harbor Room, Best Western Kodiak Inn
CGAS Kodiak crews will provide a Safety of Life at Sea brief covering search and rescue capabilities and what mariners can expect during SAR or MEDEVACs.
Zoom Meeting Link: Join Session
Meeting ID: 840 4576 4012
Passcode: 511699
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Evening Events
Thursday continues with industry and community gatherings after the forum schedule ends.
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
ASMI Fisherman’s Town Hall Meeting
Location: Double Shovel Cidery
All commercial fishermen and seafood industry members are invited to this ASMI town hall. Enjoy a drink and light food, get some swag, see new ASMI resources, and hear current seafood market updates and what ASMI is doing to help.
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
John Deere Marine Power Evening Reception
Location: Kodiak Marketplace
Join us for an evening reception at the Kodiak Marketplace hosted by John Deere Marine Engines. Connect with fellow attendees, exhibitors, and industry partners in a relaxed setting.
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Bristol Bay Forever at Kodiak Island Brewing & Still
Join Bristol Bay Forever during ComFish for an evening gathering focused on protecting Bristol Bay the Alaska way.
Thursday Partners & Sponsors
Thank you to the organizations helping support Thursday’s ComFish forums.
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