GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN – The 15th International Seaweed Conference, Seagriculture EU 2026, has officially released its comprehensive program for the upcoming event held from 16-18 June 2026. As one of Europe’s premier gatherings for the seaweed industry, the conference will convene over 200 global stakeholders to address the pivotal theme: “The European seaweed industry in transition: survival, scale and real impact”.
A Strategic Vision for the Industry
The 2026 edition focuses on the sector’s evolution toward commercial scale and environmental contribution. The event kicks off with opening remarks from Kuno Jacobs (Managing Director, DLG Markets Benelux), Margareta A. Broang (Deputy Lord Mayor of Gothenburg), and Renée Bengtsson (President of Region Västra Götaland).
Keynote sessions will feature industry pioneers, including:
- Robert Carleke (Inter IKEA Group) and Adrien Vincent (Albatros Advisory) on innovation and financing.
- Pi Nyvall (Olmix) on scientific advancements.
- Brian Tsuyoshi Takeda (Restorae) and Xu Ben Zhang (Kelp Forest Foundation) on blue carbon and ecosystem solutions.
Immersion and Networking
Beyond the plenary sessions, attendees will participate in an exclusive site visit to Nordic SeaFarm on 16 June. “We are delighted to welcome everyone to Sweden,” stated Christer Olausson, CEO of Nordic SeaFarm, noting his hope that the visit provides “valuable insights” and a “memorable experience” for all participants.
The conference also features:
- Technical Showcase: A nearly sold-out trade show and over 35 poster presentations.
- Cultural Connection: A conference dinner at Gothenburg’s historic Feskekörka (“Fish Church”), celebrating the region’s maritime heritage.
- Expert Contributions: Insights from organizations like WWF, Tetra Pak, and Ocean Rainforest.
Registration and Opportunities
Professionals are encouraged to secure their spots before the Early Bird rate expires on 15 May 2026. Limited sponsorship and exhibition spaces remain available for companies seeking international visibility.
For full details and registration, visit www.seagriculture.eu.
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.
