Since its creation in 1987, SPACE (Salon de la Production Agricole - Carrefour Européen) has been strongly associated with Europe. The vision of its founders was and still remains to make SPACE, located in Western France, Europe's largest livestock-producing region, the key event for all sectors.

The themes of the next SPACE Expo, which will take place from September 17 to 19, 2024, confirms this positioning and ambition: 1,200 exhibitors will welcome nearly 100,000 visitors from over 120 countries to the Rennes Exhibition Centre, in France.

All info via: http://space.fr

The conference aims to explore the potential within fisheries and aquaculture to adopt circular economy practices. The topics have been grouped into three sessions: Decarbonisation of the fishing fleet; Side- and waste streams within aquaculture; and Side- and waste streams within fisheries. Experts from several countries will address the audience offering new ideas, good practices, and solutions for the future. The conference will include participants from Spain and many other European countries, from the European Commission, FAO/GFCM, countries in the Black Sea region, the Caucasus, and Central Asia representing government institutions, civil society, private sector, and intergovernmental organisations.

All info via https://eurofish.dk/spanish-conference-2024/

All info via https://www.aquaeas.eu/images/Aquaculture2024-second%20announcement.pdf

All info via https://www.oceancouncil.org.

Aquaculture Africa 2024 given a boost as Tunisia government signs the hosting agreement

Preparations for the upcoming 3rd Annual International Conference and Exposition of the African Chapter of the World Aquaculture Society (AFRAQ2024), were given a boost last week following signature of the hosting agreement by the National Institute of Marine Sciences and Technologies (INSTM), on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries, Tunisia. This special gesture means the Government of Tunisia and its associated institutions are fully committed to collaborate with WAS in ensuring smooth organisation of the event.

In addition to government support, key locally based aquaculture companies in Tunisia have expressed their support to the event by offering AFRAQ24 guests an opportunity to tour their offshore seabream and seabass facilities in the Mediterranean. These companies are directly linked to AFRAQ24’s Gold Sponsor, Nutrifish, that specialises in the processing and distribution of commercial aquafeeds. Nutrifish has a state-of-the-art aquafeeds mills with capacity of up to 30,000 tonnes per year. These and several other companies are expected to feature at an organised pavilion within AFRAQ24 Exhibition.

The conference, which is themed “Blue Farming: New Horizons for Economic Growth”, is expected to attract over a thousand attendees from Africa and across the globe. It will highlight some of the latest aquaculture research, innovations and investments to underpin continued growth of the aquaculture sector in Africa. The event will comprise of a scientific forum (oral and poster presentations), trade exhibition, industry forums, satellite workshops, student events, aquaculture and farm tours and other features.

Registrations and submission of abstracts are still open. All conference details will be updated on the event page on https://www.was.org/Meeting/code/AFRAQ24.  For all enquiries on AFRAQ24 contact worldaqua@was.org or africanchapter@was.org. For more information on the exhibition and sponsorship, please contact mario@marevent.com.

On 8th August 2024, organisers of AFRAQ24 will host an interactive virtual zoom session to promote AFRAQ24. The session will connect with global aquaculture audiences and present the Conference’s programmes features and other logistics. To register for the virtual session, visit https://rb.gy/3i13oj

The summit will once again bring together key companies within the algae industry including leaders from cosmetics, food, feed, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals & textiles businesses as well as key algae producers across the globe allowing.

Don't miss your chance to join in Antwerp to gain a deeper understanding of recent industry developments, economically viable applications and benefit from excellent networking opportunities with senior level peers. 

All info via this link.

With its diversity of species and production technologies, its diversity of market propositions and with its reverence for the environment and the way in which this is changing, Aquaculture is established as an essential sector in global food supply. There is therefore no doubt that aquaculture is and needs to be for everyone.

This all-inclusive concept is feasible and compatible with the environmental integrity of our coastal areas, with the regeneration and sustainability of our primary sectors, with the economic well-being for important food value chains, with the professional and entrepreneurial formation of local human capital and with the long-life learning needs of our public administrations.

Developing social license and promoting not only the production and commercialization of high quality and health aquatic feeds, but also the ecosystem services that aquaculture provides, are key features of AE2025 - giving value to each and every person in Spain and throughout Europe.

The AE2025 parallel sessions will cover the full scope of European aquaculture scientific disciplines and species and will comprise submitted oral and poster presentations. AE2025 will also feature an international trade exhibition, industry forum, student sessions and activities, satellite workshops and updates on EU research.

All info via: https://www.aquaeas.org