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

Satellite event of the Annual Common Maritime Agenda Stakeholder Conference, taking place on 30th October 2025 at NIMRD premises, Constanta, Romania.

This in-person, one-day event, part of a project aims to bring together researchers, industry stakeholders, and local policy representatives to exchange knowledge and co-design future strategies in algae aquaculture and applications in Black Sea. The workshop aims to accelerate innovation uptake and foster regional cooperation in the Black Sea area.

Registration link:  https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/EX-AQUAworkshop2025

Event details at a glance:

• Date: 30 October 2025
• Location: Costanta, Romania
• Format: In-person workshop, see attached draft agenda
• Organiser: LOMARTOV,   EX-AQUA project
• Working language: English

These two flagship events will bring together business leaders, investors, innovators, city and port authorities, policymakers, and NGOs — all under one roof at Tomorrow.BlueEconomy, part of Smart City Expo World Congress, the world’s largest urban innovation event.

We’re inviting our Global WOC Network to join in shaping the future of the blue economy. 

Ways to Participate:

🎤 Speak – Share your expertise on stage with a global audience.
🚀 Showcase – Present your solution in the OCEANOVATION Innovation Hub.
🤝 Partner – Work with us to amplify your impact.
💼 Sponsor – Put your brand at the heart of the blue economy transition

All info via https://www.tomorrowblueconomy.com

Aquafarm, the event dedicated to sustainable production of food from water

International high-level conference sessions with leading experts and an international trade exhibition with companies in aquaculture, shellfish farming, algaculture and the fishing industry. Exclusive B2B event, dedicated to the aquaculture industry of the Mediterranean basis.

See the event website.

All info via https://fishinternational.de/en/

Food systems, including aquaculture, are being challenged by changes resulting from global warming. These affect all forms of aquaculture, in inland and coastal marine regions, and especially small and medium sized operators that may not have the financial and operational capacity to implement adaptation and mitigation measures.

Seasonal “extremes” in water temperature, availability and oxygen content and (for coastal areas) salinity, pH, sea level will have varying effects on aquaculture production that may require the diversification of cultured species.

Diseases, parasites, predators, non-indigenous species and algal or jellyfish blooms can also decrease production and challenge aquatic animal welfare. These effects may require the relocation of sites or the allocation of new sites for production. However, these changes may also provide opportunities to diversify to new species production or the combined production of species that can better mitigate effects. Opportunities also lie in the development of a clear and transparent credit system for the carbon sequestration and other ecosystem services that aquatic animal groups, whether in freshwater or coastal habitats, provide.

Taking place in the beautiful Slovenian capital of Ljubljana, AE2026 will put the focus on adaptation to climate effects, the latest research on species adaption capacity and the health/welfare/nutrition/breeding factors that underline this. While Slovenia has a low aquaculture production, it has plans for development of existing and new production methods and species and it is at the heart of central/southern Europe - adjacent to Italy, Croatia, Hungary and Austria – and hence providing a regional focus for both inland and marine aquaculture.