Singapore – The World Aquaculture Society (WAS) is pleased to announce that World Aquaculture 2026 (WA2026) will be held in Singapore from June 2 to 5, 2026, at the Singapore EXPO Convention and Exhibition Centre, marking a return to the vibrant city-state following the highly successful WA2022 event.
WA2022, the first World Aquaculture conference ever held in Singapore, welcomed over 3,000 participants from around the world and featured 200 exhibition booths — highlighting Singapore’s role as a hub for innovation, sustainability, and international collaboration in aquaculture.
Following the remarkable success of WA2022, Singapore proved to be an exceptional host for a global aquaculture event. With its world-class infrastructure, strategic location, strong government and industry support, and commitment to food security and innovation, Singapore offers an ideal environment for meaningful global exchange. Singapore also offers participants excellent tourism opportunities. A gateway to Asia and beyond, Singapore is a cosmopolitan city and a melting pot of different cultures. The return of WA2026 reflects both the outstanding experience of past participants and the growing importance of Southeast Asia in shaping the future of sustainable aquaculture.
Building on that momentum, WA2026 will once again bring together global leaders, researchers, government officials, industry professionals, students, and policymakers to explore the latest advancements and opportunities in sustainable aquaculture. The event will take place from June 2 to 5, 2026, at the Singapore EXPO Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Conference Theme:
“High Yield Production Through Nutrition, Health, Genetics, and Resources”
This theme emphasizes the essential pillars driving productivity and sustainability in modern aquaculture, reflecting a science-based, integrated approach to industry growth.
WA2026 Highlights Include:
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- Scientific sessions and technical presentations, featuring 102 sessions covering key topics across the aquaculture sector
- A comprehensive international and national trade exhibition
- Networking and B2B engagement opportunities
- Student-focused programs promoting international knowledge exchange in aquaculture
- Innovation and sustainability showcase highlighting the future of aquaculture.
WA2026 is organized by the World Aquaculture Society (WAS) with WAS-APC and hosted by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA), in partnership with Singapore Tourism Board (STB), national and international institutions including Temasek Polytechnic, National University of Singapore, James Cook University, AquaPolis, Singapore Institute of Technology, and Nanyang Technological University.
Special registration rates will be available for WAS members, WAS-affiliated associations, students, participants from the Asia-Pacific region, and those who register early — offering discounted fees to encourage broader and timely participation in the event.
Further details regarding registration, abstract submission (opening soon), sponsorship, and exhibition opportunities will be available via the official conference website.
For Conference Management, contact Mr. John Cooksey, email worldaqua@was.org and Mr. Noah Cooksey at worldaqua11@was.org
For Booths and Sponsors, contact Mr. Mario Stael, email: mario@marevent.com
General Information contact WAS-APC Chapter secretariat executive officer, email: apcsec@was.org
Editor at the digital magazine AquaHoy. He holds a degree in Aquaculture Biology from the National University of Santa (UNS) and a Master’s degree in Science and Innovation Management from the Polytechnic University of Valencia, with postgraduate diplomas in Business Innovation and Innovation Management. He possesses extensive experience in the aquaculture and fisheries sector, having led the Fisheries Innovation Unit of the National Program for Innovation in Fisheries and Aquaculture (PNIPA). He has served as a senior consultant in technology watch, an innovation project formulator and advisor, and a lecturer at UNS. He is a member of the Peruvian College of Biologists and was recognized by the World Aquaculture Society (WAS) in 2016 for his contribution to aquaculture.
