WWF Sweden and WWF European Policy Office are pleased to invite you to an Ocean Week discussion on how new technologies can be leveraged to improve fisheries management, supporting full implementation of the EU Common Fisheries Policy.  

The policy dialogue will be attended by an array of high-level speakers, taking place on 15 October 2025 at WWF EPO office (Rue du Commerce 123, 1000 Brussels) from 09:30 until 12:00.  

 Topics for discussion will include: 

• Enhancing data accuracy and availability to inform decision-making 

• Reducing bycatch and improving fish stock management 

• Supporting a more sustainable and science-based EU fisheries framework 

• Integrating regional insights into EU policy processes through technological innovation 

 Agenda and speakers: 

• 09:00-09:30: Registration and breakfast 

• 09:30-09:45: Welcoming remarks by Tamara Makoni, Moderator - Founder & CEO of Kazuri Consulting 

• 09:45-10:15: Project presentation by Jonas Hentati-Sundberg, Associate Professor at Department of Aquatic Resources, Swedish University of Agricultural Science 

• 10:15-11:15: Panel discussion 

• Stephen Davies, Adviser – Strategic Foresight, Research and Science in Ocean Policies, Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, European Commission 

• Sofie Eriksson, Member of the European Parliament, Group of the Socialists and Democrats, Sweden 

• Rasmus Nordqvist, Member of the European Parliament, Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance, Denmark 

• Cathrine Pedersen Schirmer, Senior Fisheries Policy Officer, FishSec 

• Sebastian Valanko, Marine Ecosystems Policy Officer, International Council for Exploration of the Seas (ICES) 

• Laure Guillevic, Ocean Policy Officer, WWF European Policy Office 

• 11:15-11:45: Q&A 

• 11:45-12:00: Closing remarks 

• 12:00-13:00: Networking lunch 

Organised by WWF Sweden and WWF European Policy Office.