EFTTA ANGLING SUMMIT
Shaping the future of recreational angling
EFTTA ANGLING SUMMIT 2025 in Berlin – The International Summit of the Angling Industry
On the day before the official opening of ANGELWELT 2025, the EFTTA ANGLING SUMMIT will once again take place in Berlin. This international industry gathering has quickly established itself as a unique B2B event, bringing together leading representatives of the global angling industry.
The EFTTA ANGLING SUMMIT provides the ideal platform for exchange, knowledge transfer, and networking. The focus is on the latest trends, innovations, and challenges shaping the angling sector today and in the future. Participants will benefit from inspiring presentations, thought-provoking discussions, and valuable connections with industry leaders and decision-makers.
A special highlight is once again the Dinner & Networking Night: this exclusive evening event offers the perfect opportunity for in-depth conversations and personal encounters – the ideal prelude to three exciting days at ANGELWELT.
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PROGRAM
| Time | Agenda / Topic | Speakers |
9:00-9:15 | OPENING Risks, rewards and the road ahead for the recreational angling Industry | Ross Honey, Gerard Bakkenes |
9:15-9:45 9:45-10:15 | SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT Together strong - a turnaround for sportfishing Q&A / Panel discussion: trade, policy & angling representatives | Peter Lyngby / DANSK LYSTFISKERI |
| 10:15-10:30 | BREAK | |
10:30-11:00 | SUSTAINABLE ANGLING PRACTICES Saving big fish: harvest slots as a win-win in recreational angling | Prof Robert Arlinghaus / IGB, Humboldt Univ. |
11:00-11:15 11:15-11:30 11:30-11:45 | LEGISLATION & REGULATORY ISSUES EU fisher's app: from co-design to roll-out From regulation to reality: building trust & better data in EU recreational fisheries Q&A | Joana Patricio / DG MARE, EC Els Torreele / ILVO |
| 11:45-14:00 | LUNCH | |
14:00-14:30 14:30-15:10 | LEGISLATION & REGULATORY ISSUES Trade under pressure: EU's customs reform & market safeguards Q&A Lead, limits & alternatives: the materials challenge Implementing CSRD at RAPALA VMC: a case study in EU sustainability reporting Q&A | Marko Uhl / DELOITTE tbd. tbd. |
| 15:30-15:45 | BREAK | |
15:45-16:00 16:00-16:15 16:15-16:30 | CROSS SECTOR COOPERATION & THE FUTURE OF ANGLING IN EUROPE Finlands' fishing tourism: a strategy for sustainable growth & wellbeing Blue growth in action: the economic value of boating & angling in Europe Q&A | Markku Vierelä / METSÄHALLITUS FINLAND tbd. |
16:30-16:50 | THE FUTURE OF ANGLING IN EUROPE The industry's role to retain existing anglers and attract new ones Q&A | tbd. |
| 16:50-17:20 | Panel discussion with the EFTTA Board |
MODERATION
"Following the tremendous success and overwhelmingly positive feedback from the EFTTA Angling Summit in Berlin in 2024, we are incredibly excited to bring the event back for another year. Last year’s summit was a landmark moment for the angling and boating industries, uniting stakeholders from across Europe and beyond to engage in meaningful dialogue, share innovations, and tackle the key challenges facing our sector. The energy, passion, and commitment from everyone involved exceeded all expectations and that momentum continues to drive us forward.
This year, we are raising the bar even higher. We’ve secured a lineup of outstanding keynote speakers who will address some of the most pressing topics impacting the angling and boating world today from sustainability and fisheries policy to access rights, conservation, and the future of marine recreation in Europe. These are not just important conversations; they are necessary ones.
The EFTTA Angling Summit is more than just an event it’s a platform for change, a catalyst for collaboration, and a celebration of everything that makes our industry strong, resilient, and forward-thinking. We look forward to welcoming you again and continuing the vital work we’ve started together.” said Ross Honey Vice president EFTTA.
SPEAKERS 2025
Robert Arlinghaus
Fisheries Professor, IGB and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Els Torreele
Fisheries Biology Group Leader & DCF Coordinator at ILVO
Joana Patrício
Fisheries Control Expert at DG MARE, EC (Brussels)
Markku Vierelä
Senior Fisheries Specialist at METSÄHALLITUS FINLAND
Marko Uhl
Partner & Attorney at DELOITTE - GLOBAL TRADE ADVISORY
Peter Lyngby
President Danish Tackle Trade Association at
DANSK LYSTFISKERI
THE EFTTA
Since its foundation in 1981, the European Fishing Tackle & Trade Association- short EFTTA - has represented the interests of the European fishing tackle industry at the highest political level. Its aim is to promote the fishing tackle industry and protect sport and recreational fishing in Europe.
