Hosted by Washington Sea Grant (WSG) of the University of Washington.

First convened by WSG in 1991, the Conference for Shellfish Growers brings together shellfish producers, researchers, students and managers from the Pacific Northwest to discuss pressing issues and relevant research on aquaculture. We look forward to another engaging and insightful conference this year.

Select topics include:

• Water quality 
• Policy and legislation
• Production best practices 
• Ecosystem interactions
• Education and workforce development
• Shellfish mortality 

(Full agenda forthcoming) 

Event Details

Dates: Monday–Tuesday, February 9-10, 2026

Location: Alderbrook Resort & Spa
10 E Alderbrook Dr, Union, WA 98592

Registration Fee: $200

Registration Deadline: January 26, 2026

Walk-ins will not be accepted. 

Financial assistance is available. Financial assistance is generously provided with support from Puget Sound Partnership. To inquire about financial assistance opportunities, please contact Melissa Petrich, mpetrich@uw.edu.

Registration Includes

• Access to all conference sessions
• Lunch and breaks on Day 1
• Reception on Day 1
• Breakfast on Day 2

Note: Cancellations accepted until January 26, 2026. A refund, minus a $50 USD handling fee will be made. You may transfer your registration to another individual. No-shows will forfeit their registration fee. 

Hotel Accommodations

Alderbrook Resort & Spa (LINK to hotel website)

Special conference rate: $110/night + fees and taxes (single occupancy)

Dates available: Sunday, February 9 and Monday, February 10

Booking deadline: Reserve your room by COB January 9, 2026 to guarantee this rate. Rooms and rates reserved after this date subject to availability. 

Reservation instructions:
Call the hotel at 360-898-2145 and mention  “University of Washington Sea Grant Shellfish Growers Conference” to receive the discounted rate.

Have questions? 

Contact Melissa Petrich (mpetrich@uw.edu 253-861-3927).

REGISTER HERE