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EFTTA ANGLING SUMMIT
Shaping the future of recreational angling
28. November 2024
The international summit of the fishing industry
November 28, 2024 at hub27, Berlin Exhibition Grounds
Europe's largest fishing trade fair, ANGELWELT BERLIN, will host the EFTTA Angling Summit for the first time this year - a unique B2B event that brings together the most important players in the international fishing industry.
Join us and help shape the future of the industry!
BE PART OF IT!
The EFTTA ANGLING SUMMIT is the perfect platform for exchange and networking within the international fishing industry. Find out all about the latest trends and challenges affecting the industry at the congress and make valuable contacts with industry leaders and decision-makers.
A special highlight is the Dinner & Networking Night: the exclusive evening event offers the ideal setting for an intensive exchange of ideas.
Details of the program of the first EFTTA ANGLING SUMMIT will be announced in the coming weeks.
PROGRAM
Conference language: English
Status: 14.11.2024. Subject to change
OPENING
9:00 – 9:15 | THREATS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO THE RECREATIONAL ANGLING INDUSTRY
Gerard Bakkenes, Shimano Europe BV and Ross Honey, Angling Spirit Ltd
LEGISLATION & REGULATORY ISSUES
9:15 – 9:40 | 10 YEARS LOBBYING THE EU INSTITUTIONS FOR THE ANGLING SECTOR
Cécile Fouquet, Director at Aliénor – EU Public Affairs (Brussels)
9:55 – 10:20 | EU RECREATIONAL FISHERIES: NEW RULES, NEW TOOLS
Joana Patrício, Union Fisheries Inspector at DG MARE, EC (Brussels)
10:20 –10:45 | MUCH ADO ABOUT PLASTIC – EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY (EPR)
Peter Lyngby, President of the Danish Tackle Trade Association
SUSTAINABLE ANGLING PRACTICES
11:00 – 11:25 | CATCH & RELEASE, ETHICS AND BEST PRACTICE
Professor Robert Arlinghaus, IGB and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
11:25 – 11:50 | CAST: COMPETITIVE ANGLING AS A SCIENTIFIC TOOL
Professor Gordon Watson, Marine Biology Lecturer at University of Portsmouth
ANGLING ETHICS & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
13:30 – 13:55 | ANGLER QUEENDOMS: EMPOWERING WOMEN IN RECREATIONAL FISHING
Tintti Drake, Finnish Federation for Recreational Fishing
13:55 – 14:20 | THE MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS OF FISHING
David Lyons, Director – Lead Angling Coach at Tackling Minds
CROSS-BORDER COOPERATION
14:20 – 14:45 | GROWING TOGETHER: CONNECTING SUSTAINABLE BOATING AND RECREATIONAL ANGLING SECTORS
Robert Marx, President of European Boating Industry (EBI)
15:15 – 15:40 | SPOTLIGHT ON THE SPORTFISHING INDUSTRY IN THE US
Glenn Hughes, President of the American Sportfishing Association (ASA)
FUTURE OF ANGLING IN EUROPE
15:40 – 16:05 | THE PENDING EU LEAD RESTRICTION PROPOSAL – STATE OF PLAY
Jan Kappel, EFTTA Lobbyist, Public Affairs Officer
16:05 – 16:45 | THE INDUSTRY'S ROLE TO RETAIN EXISTING ANGLERS AND ATTRACT NEW ONES
Andrew Race, Chairman the Angling Trades Association (ATA)
17:00 – 17:45 | PREPARING THE TACKLE TRADE FOR TOMORROW: CHALLENGES, OPPORTUNIES AND STRATEGIES
17:00 – 17:45 | PANEL DISCUSSION
AMONG OTHERS WITH
Willem Bontrup, Tackle Group Europe
Tobias Hilfer, Daiwa Germany GmbH
Jan Kappel, EFTTA Lobbyist
Mark Owen, European Anglers Alliance (EAA)
Katrin Sänger, Saenger Top Tackle GmbH
DINNER & NETWORKING NIGHT
18:00 – 18:30 | MEET & MINGLE: WELCOME DRINKS
18:30 – 22:00 | DINNER & NETWORKING
19:00 – 19:30 | DINNER SPEECH | HOW CAN SCIENCE HELP THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ANGLING SECTOR?
Professor Béla Urbányi, Hungarian University of Agricultural Sciences
MODERATION
Gerard Bakkenes
Shimano Europe BV
Ross Honey
Angling Spirit Ltd
SPEAKERS
Robert Arlinghaus
Fisheries Professor, IGB and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Tintti Drake
Finnish Federation for Recreational Fishing
Cécile Fouquet
Director at Aliénor - EU Public Affairs (Brussels)
Glenn Hughes
President of the American Sportfishing Association (ASA)
Jan Kappel
EFTTA Lobbyist
Peter Lyngby
President of the Danish Tackle Trade Association
David Lyons
Director at Tackling Minds
Robert Marx
President of the European Boating Industry (EBI)
Joana Patrício
Union Fisheries Inspector at DG MARE, EC (Brussels)
Béla Urbányi
Professor at the Hungarian University of Agricultural Sciences
Gordon Watson
Professor – Marine Zoology, University of Portsmouth
PANEL DISCUSSION
Willem Bontrup
Tackle Group Europe
Tobias Hilfer
Daiwa Germany GmbH
Jan Kappel
EFTTA Lobbyist
Katrin Sänger
Saenger Top Tackle GmbH
Mark Owen
President European Anglers Alliance (EAA)
TICKETS AND PARTICIPATION
Tickets for the EFTTA ANGLING SUMMIT 2024 are now available.
The participation fee of 200 euros includes
- Participation in the EFTTA ANGLING SUMMIT on November 28, 2024 (congress followed by the “Dinner & Networking Night” event)
- Day ticket for the opening day of ANGELWELT BERLIN on November 29, 2024
EFTTA ANGLING SUMMIT 2024
28 November 2024
Congress: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Dinner & Networking Night: 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
EVENT LOCATION
Berlin Exhibition Grounds ∙ hub27
Access via Jafféstraße
ARRIVAL
On our travel page, you can find the best routes to the venue along with exclusive discount codes for your train journey.
You can download the site map here: Exhibiton Ground (PDF, 806.3 kB)
THE EFTTA
Since its foundation in 1981, the European Fishing Tackle & Trade Association- short EFTTA - has represented the interests of the European fishing tackle industry at the highest political level. Its aim is to promote the fishing tackle industry and protect sport and recreational fishing in Europe.
Future of Angling in Europe
≻ Long-term vision: shaping the future of angling in Europe through strategic planning and foresight.
≻ Youth and next generation: ensuring the continuity of angling traditions and practices among future generations.
Socio - Economic Impact
≻ Tourism and local economies: exploring the role of angling in boosting regional economies.
≻ Industry trends: analyzing the current market trends and their implications for the fishing tackle industry.
≻ Trade relations: enhancing cross-border trade and cooperation within the angling industry.
≻ Establish true market values. How big and impactfull is recreational agling in the EU.
Cross-border Cooperation and Networking
≻ Collaborative projects: opportunities for joint initiatives across countries to promote angling and conservation.
≻ Industry networking: facilitating connections between businesses, regulators, and angling organisations.
Angling Ethics and Social Responsibility
≻ Animal Welfare Considerations: ensuring humane treatment of fish and other aquatic life.
≻ Social Inclusion: promoting angling as an inclusive activity accessible to all, regardless of background or physical ability.
≻ Angling‘s role in mental health: recognizing the benefits of angling for mental well-being and stress relief.
Legislation and Regulatory Issues
≻ European Fisheries Policy: updates on EU regulations impacting angling – led ban, single use plastic, packaging, EPR.
≻ Marine protected areas (MPAs): balancing angling activities with conservation efforts.
Sustainable Recreational Angling Practices
≻ Threats to the angling industry.
≻ Environmental impact: discussing the environmental effects of angling and how to minimize them.
≻ Catch and release techniques: promoting best practices to ensure fish survival.
≻ Responsible gear use: Innovations in eco-friendly fishing tackle and equipment.