PCSGA & NSA’s 77th ANNUAL SHELLFISH CONFERENCE & TRADESHOW
SEPTEMBER 19-21, 2023
Seaside Civic & Convention Center, Seaside, OR
Early-bird registration deadline: August 15
The PCSGA and NSA-PCS Shellfish Conference and Tradeshow is an opportunity for growers, researchers, agency stakeholders, industry partners and students to explore new research findings, consider public policy issues facing the shellfish industry, and to share stories and learn from each others’ experiences.
LODGING:
We have block rates at the following hotels. Call them directly to make reservations. These rates are available on a first come, first served basis so be sure to get your reservations in ASAP.
- Ebb Tide Inn ($170 – $200/night) (503)-738-8371
- Hi-Tide Inn ($160 – $195/night) (503)-738-8414
- The Inn at Seaside ($118/night) (503)-738-9581
SILENT AUCTION:
Our silent auction is back! Proceeds for PCSGA go to support the Grower Enrichment & Development Fund and the John Lentz Profiles in Innovation Speaker Series. Proceeds for NSA-PCS go to support student involvement in shellfish science. Bid often and bid high for the one-of-a-kind items you’ve come to expect from the auction, such as artwork, gift certificates, shellfish products, crafts, and apparel, to name just a few.
*Auction donations: Bring your item/gift certificate to the Registration Desk at the Conference. Please note who is donating the item, and the estimated value. Thank you for your donation.
Registration and Fees – Early Bird Rate until Aug. 15
Full Conference (includes opening day luncheon for Members):
Early Bird Rate – $275
Regular Rate – $450
Full Conference (includes opening day luncheon for Non-Members):
Early Bird Rate – $475
Regular Rate – $650
Tradeshow Reception:
Early Bird Rate – $25
Regular Rate – $30
Schley Golf Tournament:
Early Bird Rate – $95
Regular Rate – $95
NEW: Pickleball Tournament:
Early Bird Rate – $10
Regular Rate – $15
Grand Awards Banquet:
Early Bird Rate – $50
Regular Rate – $65
Extra Lunch for Guests:
Early Bird Rate – $30
Regular Rate – $45
Students:
Early Bird Rate – $175
Regular Rate – $315
PCSGA’s Allied members are a valuable asset to the industry and the Tradeshow is a productive way to network with our Grower members. Allied members are given a platform to share their latest and greatest products and services offered to the shellfish industry. You might be surprised by what you learn!
Tradeshow Exhibitors (registered to date)
- American Complete Oyster Farming Systems Inc.
- Aqua Pacific Wire Mesh & Supply Ltd.
- Eazy Azz Oyster Tray
- Englund Marine & Industrial
- Formutech Inc.
- Hoopers Island Oyster Company
- Industrial Plankton Inc.
- Intermas Nets SAU
- NANOOS
- Norplex
- Nova Harvest Ltd
- oceanfarmr
- Papé Machinery Agriculture & Turf
- Pure Biomass Inc.
- Seapa
- Seattle Marine and Fishing
- Taylor Shellfish Farms
- Thunderbird Plastics
- Vitsab International AB/Freshtag
- WA State Department of Labor & Industries/Division of Occup Safety & Health
- wafla
To support attendance, students can choose to have their registration, banquet dinner, accommodation (see below), and up to $100 for travel all paid for in full. This way, students can count on attending rather than having to wait to secure funds. What a deal!
The offer applies to students who are presenting as well as those who are just attending. Do note, however, that presenters are eligible to win a cash prize and free NSA membership.
In exchange for providing support to students, conference organizers will reach out to have students help out during the conference. It’s a small commitment, and a good networking opportunity!
Accommodation – organizers will reserve several rooms for students at the conference hotel. Students are expected to share rooms, which the conference organizers will help facilitate.
Please reach out to Jodie Toft (jodie@restorationfund.org) and Laura Spencer (lhs3@uw.edu) with questions about student support!