Coastwide found a home in 2018 with the AFS Genetics Section. The first Section-sponsored conference was held in Mukilteo, Washington, in June 2018, and the second was in Boise, Idaho, in June 2023.

Welcome to Anchorage!

Coastwide 2025 is being hosted by the ADF&G Commercial Fisheries Gene Conservation Lab and co-sponsored by the AFS Genetics Section and the AFS Alaska Chapter. We’d also like to thank our current corporate sponsors: BBSRI, Illumina, Macherey-Nagel, Element, IDT, Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Alaska Chip Company, Broken Tooth, and Double Shovel! Please note that Coastwide is being held a month earlier this year to avoid Alaska’s crazy tourist season.

Dates: 12-15 May 2025

Location: The Lakefront Anchorage at 4800 Spenard Road, Anchorage, AK 99517

Contact: coastwide2025@gmail.com

AGENDA OVERVIEW

Here’s our handy-dandy Schedule-at-a-Glance (current as of 6 March 2025)!

Monday Ice-Breaker: Tentatively in The Lakefront pre-function area but location may change
Tuesday Opening Plenary: Dr. Lisa Seeb — a scientist foundational in building the fisheries genetics program for the State of Alaska and who has made extensive contributions to salmon genetics along the Pacific rim
Tuesday Evening Poster Session: Lake Spenard Room or Redington Ballroom at The Lakefront
Wednesday Social: Chalet in Kincaid Park (transportation provided)
Thursday Field Trips: Hiking, fishing, glacier/whale-watching cruises, and so on will be on-your-own, but we are happy to provide suggestions!

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center ($25 admission; 40-attendee limit; transportation provided)
William Jack Hernandez Sport Fish Hatchery (no attendee limit; transportation on-your-own or $10 for transport — 20-passenger limit)
Alaska Native Heritage Center (admission on-your-own; guided tours available; transportation on-your-own or $10 for transport — 20-passenger limit)

PORTALS

Corporate sponsorship: GiveLively Event Portal
Registration: GiveLively Event Portal (earlybird deadline of 15 March 2025 — $425 professional, $200 student; regular registration after 15 March 2025 — $525 professional, $250 student)
Field Trip Tickets: GiveLively Event Portal (see Agenda Overview Thursday Field Trips above for current list)
Abstract submission: Coastwide 2025 Abstract Submission Portal (current deadline of 18 April 2025)

STUDENT TRAVEL GRANTS

There will be four(4) $500 student travel grants available, including two(2) through Coastwide and two(2) through the Genetics Section. If you are an undergraduate or graduate student and you are interested, be sure to click the “Yes” box on the abstract submission page!

LODGING

A 50-room block is available at The Lakefront at $250 per night plus tax. Click The Lakefront ADF&G Event (code: 2505ADFGME) for reservations.

ROOMS MUST BE BOOKED AT LEAST A MONTH PRIOR TO COASTWIDE TO GUARANTEE AVAILABILITY. The Lakefront has a 24-hour airport shuttle, complimentary guest parking, and a shuttle downtown to/from the Egan Center.

There are also multiple lodging options within walking distance or a short drive in Midtown Anchorage.

Source: The Lakefront website gallery

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