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Seafood Next
Seafood Next is a competency program for new hires and employees who want a deeper and better understanding of the seafood industry.
Among others, Lerøy Seafood Group, Pharmaq, Bremnes, Grieg Seafood and Benchmark Genetics use the program as part of competency development and onboarding for their employees.
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Why attend Seafood Next?
- Participants will receive a broad and thorough introduction to the seafood industry's value chain and relevant megatrends.
- The program contributes to improving competence.
- The program is a good opportunity to network with relevant players in the industry.
What is Seafood Next?
- Seafood Next is a competency program that gives new employees and others in the industry a thorough introduction to the seafood industry.
- The program lasts a year and is divided into four sessions, one of which is abroad.
- Participants receive training in the seafood industry's value chain, sustainable innovation, fish health and feed ingredients, as well as how to use 100 percent of the raw material.
Who is Seafood Next for?
- Employees in the seafood industry who need to update their skills.
- New employees in the industry.
- Employees in support functions, banks and consulting companies who want to learn more about the seafood industry value chain.
Practical information
Language:
- Norwegian on the programs starting in October.
- English on the programs starting in January (The program will be in Norwegian if there are only Norwegian-speaking participants).
A one-year program with four modules over three days.
Seafood Next 2026 – 2027
Program cohort 12 (starting October 2026) – Norwegian program
Introduction to the value chain
Dato: 14. – 16. oktober 2026
Sted: Bergen
Innovation and new technology
Dato: 26. – 28. januar 2027*
Sted: Trondheim
Sales and market
Dato: 9. –11. mars 2027
Sted: Oslo
100 % utnyttelse av råvarer og nye verdikjeder
Dato: 7. –11. juni 2027 **
Sted: Island
Denne modulen gjennomføres sammen med Seafood Next kull 13 og vil bli holdt på engelsk.
* Datoer kan bli justert
** Inkluderer reisedager til og fra Island
Program kull 11 (oppstart februar 2026) – Engelsk program
Introduction to the value chain
Dato: 4. –6. februar 2026
Sted: Bergen
100 % utnyttelse av råvarer og nye verdikjeder
Dato: 26. –30. mai 2026 **
Sted: Island
Innovation and new technology
Dati: 9. –11. september 2026
Sted: Trondheim
Sales and market
Dato: 11. –13. november 2026
Sted: Oslo
* Datoer kan bli justert
** Inkluderer reisedager til og fra Island
Costs for Seafood Next
| Costs* | Partner and member | Start Up, Growth and Venture Capital | Non-member |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administration fee | NOK 15,000 | NOK 15,000 | NOK 15,000 |
| Program fee | included in the agreement | NOK 34,375 | NOK 68,750 |
| Costs of hotel, transportation and diet | be invoiced | be invoiced | be invoiced |
* Members and partners have program fees included. The number is described in the membership agreement. Prices are excl. VAT.
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NCE Seafood currently has members and partners from the aquaculture industry, the supply industry, start-up companies, venture capital environments, research and academia.
As a member or partner, you get access to courses and competency programs through the seafood industry's most important learning arena, leading innovation projects that solve the industry's problems, and solid arenas for knowledge sharing.
