Oyster SouthAnnual Oyster South Symposium
The Oyster South Symposium is our annual gathering of farmers, researchers, chefs, and industry partners from across the Southern coast.
Producers, gear suppliers, distributors, chefs, food writers, vendors, researchers, students, and resource managers from the Southeast and Gulf Coast regions · Each year; typically a welcome reception on the first evening followed by two full days of talks, panels, and a trade show, closing with the Shuck & Tell. Regis
From oystersouth.com/symposium ↗About this program
Oyster South Symposium is a gathering that brings together producers, gear suppliers, distributors, chefs, food writers, vendors, researchers, students, and resource managers from the Southeast and Gulf Coast regions to explore pressing issues and practical, relevant research in oyster aquaculture.
The Oyster South Symposium rotates between the Gulf and Atlantic coasts, reflecting the diverse communities and waters that shape our region's oyster aquaculture industry. Each year, we gather in a host city along one of these Southern coasts.
The Symposium typically begins with a welcome reception on the first evening, followed by two full days of talks, panels, and a trade show. We close the gathering with our celebratory Shuck & Tell.
Optional tours are often offered in conjunction with the Symposium, generally scheduled before or alongside the opening events. Participants are encouraged to plan travel accordingly to take full advantage of programming and social gatherings.
Venue details, hotel information, and booking links will be shared once the host city is announced.
Please note that participants are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from the Symposium, as well as to any affiliated events or tours.
Questions
Where is the Oyster South Symposium held?
The Oyster South Symposium rotates between the Gulf and Atlantic coasts, reflecting the diverse communities and waters that shape our region's oyster aquaculture industry. Each year, we gather in a host city along one of these Southern coasts.
What does registration include?
Registration includes admission to all informational sessions (all day Friday and Saturday), the Director's Reception on Thursday night, the Shuck & Tell on Saturday night, and the trade show .
Who gets discounted registration?
Current Oyster South paid members will receive discounted registration!
Are transportation costs covered?
Please note that participants are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from the Symposium, as well as to any affiliated events or tours.
When will venue and hotel details be shared?
Venue details, hotel information, and booking links will be shared once the host city is announced.
Details
- Who
- Producers, gear suppliers, distributors, chefs, food writers, vendors, researchers, students, and resource managers from the Southeast and Gulf Coast regions
- When
- Each year; typically a welcome reception on the first evening followed by two full days of talks, panels, and a trade show, closing with the Shuck & Tell. Regis
- Where
- A host city along a Southern Gulf or Atlantic coast; the location rotates each year and is announced later
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