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 North Atlantic right whale & the lobster fishery

• Impacts of regulations on harvesters
• Impacts on markets
• Solutions & technology
• Shifting distributions in a changing climate

Schedule:

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, & 5
• To inquire about travel assistance or other questions, please contact Chris at: [email protected]. 

Please use this link to secure your rooms at the group rate.