The 21st International Institute of Fisheries Economics & Trade (IIFET) Conference will be held from 15-19 July 2024 in Penang, Malaysia. This edition of the biennial conference is being organized by WorldFish and the Department of Fisheries, Malaysia, and will be held in Asia for the first time since 2008.
Important Dates
Registration
Registration Opens:
1 Mar 2024
Early Bird Registration Ends:
21 May 2024
Regular Registration Ends:
14 June 2024
Late Registration:
15 June 2024 onwards
Special Session Submission
Submission Opens:
27 September 2023
Submission Deadline:
30 October 2023
Proposal Acceptance Communicated:
30 November 2023
Abstracts
Submission Opens:
24 November 2023
Early Submission Deadline to be considered for Best Paper Awards:
22 December 2023
Early Abstract Acceptance Communicated:
22 January 2024
Standard Abstract Submission Deadline:
29 February 2024
Standard Abstract Acceptance Communicated:
5 March 2024
Deadline for presenters to register before abstracts are withdrawn from the program:
14 June 2024
*All deadlines are 11:59 pm Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
Abstract Submission Timeline |
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| Early Abstract Submission Period (for those who are applying for participant travel and/or Best Paper Awards) | 24 Nov – 22 Dec 2023 |
| Early Abstract authors notified of decision | 22-Jan-24 |
| Abstract Submission Closes | 15-Feb-24 |
| Regular abstract authors notified of decision | 1-Mar-24 |
| Deadline for all presenters to register (or their abstract is withdrawn from the program) | 14-Jun-24 |
Timeline and Registration Period
| Registration Category |
Early bird rate (USD) (ends on 21 May 2024) |
Regular rate (USD) (22 May 2024 - 14 June 2024) |
Late registration (USD) (14 June - 14 July 2024) |
| Regular – High Income | 600 | 700 | 775 |
| Student (any country) | 350 | 450 | 525 |
| Low/Middle/Upper Income Country | 420 | 520 | 595 |
For a list of pre-conference workshops and costs, visit Pre-conference Workshops page
Theme
The theme of IIFET 2024 is "Aquatic Food Systems in the Blue Economy", focusing the attention of delegates on the intersection of fisheries and aquaculture economics and trade with major global challenges we are facing today, such as food system sustainability, rising economic and social inequality, the climate crisis and the fallout from and possibility of future pandemics – all pertinent in shaping a resilient blue economy that delivers on its promise for healthy people, healthy planet and shared prosperity.
In addition to sessions proposed by IIFET members and sessions that reflect key research arenas of IIFET members (e.g., productivity, technological efficiency, governance, gender analysis, policy analysis, trade and market dynamics), IIFET 2024 will feature four novel sub-themes to offer the conference attendees a unique space for sharing of ideas and dialog at the cutting edge of sustainable and equitable economic development through the lens of aquatic foods.
Best Paper Awards
We have two Best Paper Awards to be offered at IIFET 2024 Penang! Paper submission for both awards is from 24 January to 15 March 2024. Please carefully read the formatting guidelines prior to submission.
Best Student Paper Award
- Sponsored by NOAA Fisheries.
- Eligible to any student who is currently enrolled in a graduate program or any graduate student who graduated after 1 March 2023.
- The paper can be on any economic topic of relevance to the conference themes.
- You must be the primary author of the paper.
- You must have an abstract accepted for ORAL presentation at IIFET 2024 Penang.
JIFRS-Yamamoto Award for Best Paper on Responsible Fishing
- Sponsored by the Japan International Fisheries Research Society (JIFRS).
- Eligible to any citizen of a low/middle/upper income country, as defined by the World Bank.
- The paper should address responsible fishing practices in your own country.
- You must be the primary author of the paper.
- You must have an abstract accepted for ORAL or POSTER presentation at IIFET 2024 Penang.
Organizers and Partners
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