2024 ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit
June 11-13, 2024 | Baltimore, MD
Baltimore Convention Center
Thor Sigfusson, PhD
Founder and Chairman
The Iceland Ocean Cluster
Bio:
Thor Sigfusson, PhD is founder and chairman of The Iceland Ocean Cluster (2011), the Ocean Cluster House (2012), co-founder of New England Ocean Cluster (2015), and founder and chairman of the Iceland Eco-Business Park (2023). The Ocean Cluster network, which Thor initiated, has expanded to four states in the US, Europe and Africa. Thor started a global movement in 2015 aiming for better utilisation of seafood byproducts, “100% Fish”. Thor received his PhD degree in International Business Networks from the University of Iceland in 2012. Thor has written nine books on seafood, innovation, and business networks. His latest book, 100% Fish, emphasizes the importance of zero-waste in the global seafood industry. Thor is founder/co-founder of several fish/food enterprises; Codland (2012), Collagen Ltd. (Now Marine Collagen) (2013), Hlemmur Food Hall (2017) and Grandi food Hall (2018).
Schedule
Tuesday, June 11
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Documentary Screening: Hope in the Water
Hope In The Water highlights the wonder and possibilities in our world’s waters. This docuseries travels the globe to discover the breakthrough innovations on the water that could not only feed us but help save our threatened seas and fresh waterways. The series highlights the stories of amazing innovators, water farmers, and fishers who are working toward a responsible future for the planet. This 3-part docuseries is brought to you by 13-time Emmy award-winning producer and writer David E. Kelley and 4-time James Beard award and Emmy award winner Andrew Zimmern.
Wednesday, June 12
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Let’s Rock the Boat: A Voyage into the World of Sustainable Seafood
Breakout Session 2
What innovative solutions exist for managing seafood waste? In an era when environmental concerns are at the forefront, understanding how sustainable seafood practices and seafood waste reduction intertwine is paramount for shaping a more sustainable food system. Our panel of experts will dive into the challenges and barriers that hinder efforts to reduce seafood waste, highlighting state-of-the-art approaches to ensure the health of marine ecosystems and meet the global demand for seafood – all while reducing waste. We'll examine the importance of sustainable sourcing, certification programs, and the role of consumers in driving positive change within the seafood industry.