Preface -- Introduction -- Sammendrag -- Summary of the sessions -- Session 1. - Challenges in the pelagic sector: private sector perspectives. -- Session 2. - Changes in the biological and hydrographical conditions for pelagic resources, including climate change. -- Session 3. - Technological challenges for a more profitable pelagic fleet and industry - how to increase value and reduce costs. -- Session 4. - Economics and the management of the pelagic fleet. -- Session 5. - Allocation instruments for international shared stocks. -- Session 6. - Taking stock - the quagmire of allocation. -- Chairmanships conclusions and recommendations -- Session Conclusions -- Recommendations -- Appendices -- Opening address -- Abstracts of presentations -- Final programme for the conference.