With the early bird rate expiring soon, stakeholders in the seaweed sector are encouraged to secure their place at Seagriculture World 2026, one of the leading international conferences for the seaweed industry. The event will take place from 19 – 21 May 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand, the strategic gateway to Asia – the world’s largest seaweed-producing region.
Seagriculture World 2026 will bring together farmers, processors, scientists, policymakers, investors, NGOs, and innovators from across the globe to explore how seaweed can drive climate solutions, strengthen coastal communities, and unlock new commercial opportunities across the blue economy.
A Three-Day Program Connecting Climate, Communities, and Commerce
The event opens on 19 May 2026 with a site visit to local seaweed farms. Participants will gain first-hand insight into cultivation techniques, sustainability practices, and value-added applications through guided farm tours, hands-on harvesting, interactive workshops, and seaweed tasting sessions.
The main conference and trade show will take place on 20 – 21 May 2026, featuring expert-led sessions, poster presentations, and a vibrant trade show showcasing the latest technologies, equipment, and services from across the global seaweed value chain.
The 2026 conference theme, “Climate, Communities, and Commerce: Navigating Seaweed’s Role in Asia’s Blue Economy and Beyond,” highlights seaweed’s growing importance in ocean health, food systems, climate resilience, and sustainable finance.
High-Level Speaker Line-Up Announced
Seagriculture World 2026 will feature a diverse, international line-up of speakers representing science, industry, finance, policy, and community development. Confirmed highlights include:
- Keynote Address by Boedi Sardjana Julianto, Director at PT Jaringan Sumber Daya: From Coastal Communities to Global Markets: The Strategic Role of Smallholders and Marine Innovation in Asia
- Farmer-Focused and Community Sessions, featuring voices from across Asia, including representatives from Indonesia, Timor-Leste, Sri Lanka, and Thailand, with speakers from organizations such as WorldFish, Coast 4C, Yunus Thailand, and WWF.
- Technical and Scientific Sessions on climate resilience, disease management, certification, and monitoring, with contributions from leading experts such as Professor Dr Lim Phaik Eem (University of Malaya) and Juhyun Andy Yi (ASC–MSC Seaweed Program), alongside universities and research-driven startups.
- Innovation and Market Development Sessions exploring integrated aquaculture (IMTA), tropical red seaweed valorization, nutraceuticals, methane reduction, and biotech applications, featuring industry leaders including Mauricio Castillo (Blue Pond Group) and emerging seaweed technology companies.
- Blue Finance and Nature Credit Discussions, featuring insights from Brian Tsuyoshi Takeda (Japan Blue Economy Association – J-Blue Credits), FAO, and global impact investors and advisory firms active in sustainable ocean finance.
Early Bird Rates Ending Soon
With strong international interest and a limited early bird allocation, organizers encourage delegates to register soon to benefit from discounted rates before prices increase.
Seagriculture World is widely recognized as the leading global platform dedicated exclusively to the seaweed sector, offering unparalleled opportunities for knowledge exchange, partnership building, and business development.
More information
For more information on the conference, registration, sponsorship opportunities, contact details of speakers for interviews, applications for press passes and barter deals, refer to www.seagriculture.world or contact us info@dlg-benelux.com.
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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.
