Join us in Galway City from 1st to 2nd April for a two-day conference hosted by the Marine Institute and Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), bringing together the Native Oyster Network community to exchange insights, share project updates, and discuss key developments in oyster restoration, monitoring, and oyster production. The event will explore how policymakers can support and accelerate marine habitat restoration, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing across projects.
An optional half-day excursion on 3rd April hosted by Cuan Beo will showcase local native oyster restoration work, and provide further networking opportunities.
Venue and Location
The conference on 1st and 2nd April will be held at the Harbour Hotel, The Docks, Galway, H91 E9PR, Ireland.
A field excursion will be run on 3rd April with travel to and from the Harbour Hotel, hosted by Cuan Beo. More details on this field excursion to follow.
Conference Agenda
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: PRESENTATIONS AND POSTERS
To submit your interest in presenting a talk, please email NativeOyster@zsl.org for an abstract submission form, indicating which theme your presentation will fit within. Forms must be completed and returned to NativeOyster@zsl.org by 5pm Monday 3rd March.
Ticket Registration
Please follow this link for ticket registration for this event here!
We are asking for a contribution of £35 per ticket for in-person attendance to help fund the catering for this event. Please follow the order form follow registration to indicate attendance at the evening meal on 1st April, and provide any dietary and accessibility needs.
If you cannot join us in person, but still wish to hear the presentations, please register for online attendance via the Eventbrite page.
Travel and Accommodation
To book a room at the Harbour Hotel, please visit: https://www.harbour.ie/. There are many other hotels within walking distance to the venue.
If travelling from Dublin Airport, there is a direct bus from Arrivals to Galway City Centre (2.5hrs), or one stop in Dublin City Centre (3hrs). Bus departs every 30 minutes to 1hr. Please visit https://www.citylink.ie/ for more info.
Many thanks to our organising partners, and look forward to seeing you in Galway!
