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. Please note that Coastwide is being held a month earlier this year to avoid Alaska’s crazy tourist season.

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.

Dates: 12-15 May 2025

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

Contact: coastwide2025@gmail.com

AGENDA OVERVIEW

Monday Ice-Breaker: The Lakefront pre-function area
Tuesday: Poster session at The Lakefront
Wednesday Social: Kincaid Chalet (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 (deadline of 1 April 2025)

STUDENT TRAVEL GRANTS

There will be 2-4 $500 student travel grants available. 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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