VIGO, Spain – Aquafuture Spain 2025, the International Aquaculture Industry Exhibition, held the official presentation of its 3rd edition on April 22nd at the Afundación Abanca headquarters in Vigo. The upcoming event is set to take place from May 20th to 22nd at the IFEVI exhibition center in Vigo.
The presentation event was attended by notable figures including Patricia García, Director General of Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Innovation; David Regades, Secretary of State of the Zona Franca de Vigo; Luisa Sanchez, Vice President of the Deputation of Pontevedra; Arsenio Prieto, Director of IFEVI; Javier Fraga, Director of Abanca Mar; and Juan Lijó, Director of Aquafuture Spain.
The 3rd edition of Aquafuture Spain is poised for significant growth, featuring 210 companies from 26 different countries, representing a 50% increase compared to the previous edition. This growth highlights a substantial rise in international participation, exemplified by the 12 companies from China attending the event for the first time. The organizers anticipate a major surge in visitor numbers as well, with the high volume of invitation requests suggesting an attendance exceeding 8,000 visitors, a significant leap from the 2,500 visitors in the last edition.
Strategic decisions made in 2023, including transitioning the event to a biennial format and relocating it to the IFEVI venue in Vigo, have proven successful, consolidating Aquafuture Spain as the sole dedicated aquaculture fair in Spain and the second largest in Europe.
The project has received strong institutional backing from key entities such as the Xunta de Galicia, Concello de Vigo, Deputación de Pontevedra, Zona Franca de Vigo, and Abanca. This extensive support has been instrumental in establishing the event firmly in Galicia and foreseeing a bright future.
Complementing the exhibition is an extensive program of technical sessions held across different rooms within the venue. The Conference Room will host eight round tables featuring 40 international speakers and encouraging audience participation. These discussions will address topical issues and subjects of general interest for the aquaculture sector.
Highlights of the round table program include:
- Tuesday, May 20: “Aquaculture: yesterday, today and tomorrow” (intergenerational dialogue), “Implementation of CSRD in the aquaculture industry” focusing on sustainability legal requirements, and “Technology and Artificial Intelligence applied to commercialization and production” exploring AI and other technologies for production optimization.
- Wednesday, May 21: “Increasing production for global sustainable aquaculture” covering cultivation systems and resource management innovations, “Circular innovation in aquaculture” discussing sustainable business models, “Internationalization in the aquaculture sector” addressing market opportunities and strategies, “Future food trends and alternative proteins” analyzing consumption changes and market trends, and “Ensuring sustainable supply of bivalve seed: challenges and opportunities for aquaculture and shellfishing in Galicia.”
Additionally, Aquafuture Spain will feature two Presentation Rooms where companies, institutions, and research centers like Alex Group, Laksesystemers, Akva Group, Irta, iArcus, Ciimar, Biomar, Grupo Eurored, Morenot, Kovalus, and Flatlantic will present their projects, research, and services.
Aquafuture Spain 2025 is set to be a pivotal event for the international aquaculture community, showcasing industry advancements, fostering dialogue, and driving the sector’s sustainable growth.
About Aquafuture Spain:
Aquafuture Spain is the International Aquaculture Industry Exhibition held biennially in Vigo, Spain. It serves as a key meeting point for professionals, companies, institutions, and research centers in the aquaculture sector to showcase innovations, discuss challenges, and explore future opportunities.
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.
