Aquaculture Africa 2023

November 13 - 16, 2023

Lusaka, Zambia

FROM FARMER TO ENTREPENEUR: FUTURE PROOFING YOUR BUSINESS!

Katherine Hawes

Principal Solicitor, Aquarius Lawyers

AISP President

Co-Founder of Aquaculture without Frontiers Australia

 



Aquaculture has become a focus for venture capitalists, other types of investors and businesses who service the aquaculture farms.  These organisations are diving into the opportunity to collaborate with aquaculture farmers.

In aquaculture, both farmers and business alike have built their businesses on passion, hard work and a belief that our industry is both viable and valuable. 

In this session we will explore how to manage your business to ensure that you are compliant with both the regulatory and governance framework required in today’s marketplace.  Doing this will ensure your business numbers grow so that you can explore further opportunities!

We will discuss the aquatech revolution and the use of technologies, such as, robotics, artificial technology and blockchain.  However, the potential for disruption in aquaculture businesses that causes legal issues from intellectual property challenges through to contractual disputes, which put your business at risk.  Learn how to protect your capital.

From her role as the President of the Association of International Seafood Professionals and co-founder of Aquaculture without Frontiers (Australia), Katherine is best placed to outline the legal frameworks that can optimise your commercial aquaculture business.  

What will audience learn from your presentation?

Aquaculture businesses will understand:

  • How to protect your assets
  • Legal issues associated with adopting new technologies
  • The types of business disruption that can occur in your supply chains
  • What you need to do to legally protect your assets from disruption
  • Importing and exporting
  • What contracts you need
  • If disruption occurs, and cannot be easily mediated, what you need to do to progress to a legal remedy.
  • Investment agreements/funding opportunities.

Biography of presenting author (should not exceed 100 words)

Katherine Hawes, referred to as the ‘fish lawyer’, completed a Bachelor of Communications prior to reading law. Katherine developed her Commercial Law experience in a large Sydney Law firm and then at government funded legal aid.  During this time, she studied and registered as a Barrister then continued studying to gain a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management, a Masters of Adult Education and a Master of Marine Law.

Establishing Aquarius Lawyers in 2013 she had over 20 years business law experience. Her passions are the ‘blue economy’ and digital technologies that enhance sustainable aquaculture manufacturing.  She is an in-demand speaker and publisher around ‘what is on your plate’!

Details of presenting author to be mentioned in certificate:

Name:                                               Katherine Hawes

Affiliation:                        Aquarius Lawyers

Country:                       Australia

Other Details:

Presentation Category:  Keynote

Session Name: Keynote

Email:  marketing@aquariuslawyers.com.au

Alternative Email: katherine@aquariuslawyers.com.au

Contact Number: 61+ 2 88583233
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