FISHINN at ITECHMER 2025 – Roundtable: Towards a new dynamic for fishing ports

From capture to processing, from shipbuilding to marketing, including R&D, training, governance and port management, Itechmer gathers all the key players and promotes international exchanges.

The FISHINN project will be represented at the 16th edition of Itechmer, the leading French trade fair for the fishing sector, taking place in Lorient, 15–17 October 2025.

🎤 Roundtable 3: “Reinventing fishing ports: innovation, governance and new services”
📍 Moderated by DIMER – Brittany Region

On behalf of the consortium, Technopole Quimper-Cornouaille (TQC) will intervene with a focus on the port of Saint Guénolé, the French reference port within FISHINN.

Pôle Mer Bretagne Atlantique (PMBA) will provide communication support to help disseminate the project’s messages and highlight the role of innovation and governance in the future of fishing ports.

Other roundtable speakers include:

• Région Bretagne (DIMER or elected representative): new governance models and strategic vision for fishing ports in Brittany, including port companies.
• Rozenn Le Vaillant (Technopole Quimper-Cornouaille): presentation of the European FISHINN project and complementary initiatives to strengthen the resilience and competitiveness of fishing ports.
• Yves Guirriec: addressing stakeholder engagement, the role of the GIE, and the rollout of Breizh Apport, a digital convergence initiative for fish auction halls.
• Fishing professionals and port users – testimonials on needs and essential port services:
  • Franck Evrat, Les Pêcheurs de Bretagne (producers)
  • Jennifer Leroux, ABAPP (buyers, processors)
  • Fabien Patry, STEF Logistique / Seafood (sales manager for Lorient & Châteaubourg)

About Itechmer 2025

The Itechmer trade fair is organised by Lorient Bretagne Sud Évènements and has become the unmissable event for the French fishing sector since its creation in 1995.

👉 30 years of Itechmer – a committed industry for the sea
This year’s edition marks the 30th anniversary of Itechmer, with the unifying theme: “A committed industry for the sea”. The fair will bring together all maritime stakeholders for three days of business meetings, exhibitions and conferences, reflecting the commitment, innovation and resilience of the fishing industry.

Itechmer 2025 aims to deliver a strong message of optimism and innovation, celebrating a sector that is fully engaged for the sea.

👉 See the full programme on Itechmer’s website