SAVE THE DATE for the 80th Annual SEAFWA Conference
October 26-30, 2026 | Sheraton Music City Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee
Check out the 2026 Welcome video here!
Draft Schedule of Events
*NOTE: In 2026, we are shifting to a Monday through Friday format.
Monday, October 26, 2026:
Arrivals
4:00-7:00pm Registration Open
Tuesday, October 27, 2026:
7:00am-4:00pm Directors Retreat, Lunch and Meeting
7:00am-5:00pm Registration open
8:00am-5:00pm Fisheries Administrators
SEAFWA Committees
6:00pm-8:00pm Welcome Dinner/Social
Wednesday, October 28, 2026:
7:00am–5:00pm Registration open
8:30am-11:00am Opening General Session
1:00pm-5:00pm Concurrent Sessions and Symposia
Wildlife Administrators
5:00pm-6:00pm Poster Social
6:00pm-11:00pm Dine Around and shuttle to downtown Nashville
Thursday, October 29, 2026
7:00am–5:00pm Registration open
8:00am-12:00pm Concurrent Technical Sessions and Symposia
10:00am-12:00pm SEAFWA Technical Committee Reports
1:00pm-5:00pm Concurrent Technical Sessions and Symposia
Directors Business Meeting
Wildlife Administrators
6:00pm-7:00pm Reception with Sponsors
7:00pm-9:00pm Awards Banquet
Friday, October 30, 2026:
8:00am-12:00pm Concurrent Technical Sessions and Symposia
Departures
The 80th Annual SEAFWA Conference will be held at the Sheraton Music City Nashville.
There will be a discounted rate of $199/night + 19.25% local/state tax for attendees!
Online reservation link: available soon
Cut-off deadline: Sunday, October 4th
Self-parking: $10/day
A hotel shuttle will be available to/from Nashville airport (approximately 6-minute drive)