Singapore — World Aquaculture Singapore (WA2026) will bring together the global aquaculture community in Singapore from June 2–5, 2026, at the Singapore EXPO Convention and Exhibition Centre. The event reaffirms the city-state’s standing as a world-leading hub for aquaculture innovation, technology transfer, and knowledge exchange across Asia and beyond. International scientists, researchers, and industry stakeholders are expected to attend and engage in forward-looking discussions on the future of sustainable aquatic food production.
Aquaculture Development in Singapore
AquaPolis Launches the Asian Seabass R&D Programme Bridging Industry and Research to Strengthen Singapore’s Food Resilience
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has awarded S$18.5 million to AquaPolis for the Asian Seabass R&D Programme. Announced in November 2025, the programme unites eight research institutions and 19 industry collaborators with the shared goal of reducing production costs and improving the quality of locally farmed Asian seabass.
The research is built around three core pillars: selective breeding, nutrition optimisation, and disease management. Drawing on advances from previous genomic selection programmes for Asian seabass, the team will develop next-generation, parasite-resistant fingerlings with greater robustness and lower mortality. These breeding efforts will be complemented by advanced feeding strategies and a comprehensive disease management framework to improve growth performance and fillet quality. Collectively, these innovations are designed to strengthen the competitiveness of locally produced Asian seabass against imported alternatives.
The AquaPolis Asian Seabass R&D Programme falls under the broader Singapore Food Story (SFS) R&D Programme and supports the national ambition of building a resilient and productive local food supply.
For more information on the SFS R&D Programme, visit: https://www.sfa.gov.sg
About the AquaPolis Programme
AquaPolis is a national R&D initiative co-established by SFA, NUS, and TLL under the Singapore Food Story 2.0 R&D Programme. Its mission is to advance sustainable tropical marine aquaculture through farm-relevant innovation and applied research.
For more information about AquaPolis, visit: https://aqp.sg
A Global Platform for Collaboration
World Aquaculture Singapore 2026 will feature plenary and keynote sessions, technical presentations, an industry exhibition, and extensive networking opportunities — all designed to address both global challenges and regional opportunities within the aquaculture sector. The event’s central theme, “High Yield Production Through Nutrition, Health, Genetics, and Resources,” reflects the industry’s broader shift toward integrated, science-based solutions for sustainable growth.
A programme highlight on the opening day, June 3 at 9:00 AM, will be the national speakers’ plenary session, followed by a keynote address delivered by Richard Barry, Senior Market Analyst and Director of Programs at the National Fisheries Institute (NFI), USA. His presentation, “The U.S. Seafood Market — Sourcing Dynamics and Consumer Behaviors in a Tariff Trade Environment,” will explore global aquaculture trends and the strategic significance of sustainable aquatic food systems.
Richard Barry is Senior Market Analyst and Director of Programs at the National Fisheries Institute, the leading trade association for the U.S. seafood industry. His work spans the NFI Sushi Council, industry education initiatives — including sensory workshops and the NFI Seafood School — and the planning and programming of NFI’s flagship annual event, the Global Seafood Market Conference. He is an alumnus of the NFI Future Leaders programme (Class of 2016), holds a degree from James Madison University (2010), and served with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest in Omak, Washington, focusing on legal aid services.
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Abstract Submission Deadline
The abstract submission deadline for World Aquaculture Singapore 2026 has been extended to April 1, 2026. This extension offers researchers, industry professionals, and students additional time to prepare and submit their latest findings and innovations in aquaculture. All submitted abstracts will be reviewed by the programme committee.
Participants are strongly encouraged to complete their submissions through the official conference website before the revised deadline. Late submissions may not be considered.
Hotel reservations at preferential rates are available for online booking through the event’s official website.
For full details on registration, abstract submission, sponsorship, and exhibition opportunities, visit www.was.org and select WA2026 Singapore.
Contact Information
| Area | Contact | |
|---|---|---|
| Conference Management | Mr. John Cooksey / Mr. Noah Cooksey | worldaqua@was.org / worldaqua11@was.org |
| Booths & Sponsorships | Mr. Mario Stael | mario@marevent.com |
| General Information | WAS-APC Chapter Secretariat | 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.
