Annual Meeting Information
The first Inaugural meeting for the Pacific Islands chapter of AFS is now scheduled!
The call for abstracts is now OPEN! Abstract submission deadline is March 7 March 14th, 2025.
Meeting dates: April 30 – May 2, 2025
Where: Outrigger Waikiki Paradise Hotel, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi (link)
Reserve your room for a discounted rate! First come first served, use code 250408JASM at check out.
Why come: The Pacific Islands chapter of AFS was started with the goal of growing and connecting a broader fisheries community through-out the Pacific Islands. A community where fisheries professionals, academics, and students can come together to collaborate, share, and learn in a supportive environment. Annual chapter meetings of AFS are an important part of the existence of the chapter. These meetings serve multiple purposes some of which, in addition to a space for sharing science and networking, include a chapter business meeting where members can provide input and vote on the goals of the chapter for the next year, and the transition of new chapter leadership roles. Participation of members is crucial to the success and longevity of the chapter, we hope you can attend!!
Agenda at a glance:
Wednesday April 30, 2025- Attendees arrive and check into hotels. Meet & greet pau hana location TBD.
Thursday May 1, 2025- Oral and poster presentations. Evening social hosted by the University of Hawaiʻi Fisheries Graduate program, location TBD.
Friday May 2, 2025- Oral and poster presentations.
Important Registration Information:
If you are submitting an abstract for a poster or a talk you will be required to register by April 1.
Regular member Registration $175.00 Student member $50.00
Non-member Registration $300.00 Student non-member $150.00
Please register using the links below (hover with your mouse to see the link).
Registration only: https://www.xcdsystem.com/afs/attendee/index.cfm?ID=9CE2QKV
Abstract submission only: https://www.xcdsystem.com/afs/abstract/index.cfm?ID=5NkgXk4
Not a member? Not a problem! Make sure to add membership to the parent society and the Pacific Islands chapter for a reduced rate on registration.
Students please read:
Our chapter has funds to reimburse student registration if attending a Hawaiʻi based educational institution. Please email your receipt upon registration to the chapter president Tim Grabowski [email protected] to start the reimbursement process.
