Following the resounding success of AQUA 2024 in Denmark, the Aquaculture Europe 2025 event, organized by the European Aquaculture Society (EAS) is set to be held in Valencia, Spain, from September 22 to 25, 2025. This highly anticipated event will bring together industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders from across Europe and beyond to explore the future of sustainable aquaculture practices.
Given the significance of Spanish aquaculture within the Mediterranean region and the strong focus on research in this field, the Aquaculture Europe 2025 event (AE2025) is expected to be the “must attend” event next year, according to Alistair Lane, Executive Director of the European Aquaculture Society (EAS).
“We are excited to host the European Aquaculture Conference in Valencia,” stated Professor Jaume Pérez Sánchez, researcher at the Institute of Aquaculture Torre de la Sal (IATS, CSIC), Chair of the Conference Steering Committee. “Building on the global success of AQUA 2024, this conference will continue the dialogue on innovation and sustainability in aquaculture.“
Aquaculture for Everyone
The theme of the AE2025 conference is “Aquaculture for Everyone” and “we are eager to welcome experts and enthusiasts from across Europe and all other continents to share their knowledge and experiences,” added Jaume Pérez.
With its wide range of species and production technologies, its variety of market propositions, and its respect for the environment and the changes it is undergoing, aquaculture has become an essential sector in global food supply. There is no doubt, therefore, that aquaculture is and must be accessible to everyone.
This all-inclusive concept is feasible and compatible with the environmental integrity of our coastal areas, with the regeneration and sustainability of our primary sectors, with the economic well-being for important food value chains, with the professional and entrepreneurial formation of local human capital and with the long-life learning needs of our public administrations.
Developing social license and promoting not only the production and commercialization of high quality and health aquatic feeds, but also the ecosystem services that aquaculture provides, are key features of AE2025 – giving value to each and every person in Spain and throughout Europe.
The AE2025 sessions will cover the full scope of European aquaculture scientific disciplines and species, featuring submitted oral and e-poster presentations. The Conference Scientific and Innovation Program will be chaired by Dr. Diego Mendiola (Innovation Director at CAVIAR PIRINEA, the biggest Spanish company in rainbow trout production) and Dr. Martin Fore (professor at NTNU, Norwegian University of Science and Technology).
International trade exhibition
AE2025 will also feature an international trade exhibition, industry forums, student sessions and activities, workshops and updates on EU research. Key stakeholders such as such as APROMAR (Spanish Aquaculture Producers Association), FEAP (European Federation of Aquaculture Producers) and EATIP (European Aquaculture Technology and Innovation Platform) will coordinate some sessions and businesses agendas. Likewise, important public authorities are also expected to attend and a national meeting of the general Spanish directorates for Aquaculture & Fisheries development will be held.
This event aims not only to highlight Europe’s advancements in aquaculture but also to serve as a global platform for experts to exchange insights and foster new collaborations.
Attendees can look forward to keynote presentations by internationally recognized experts, engaging panel discussions, hands-on workshops, and a comprehensive exhibition showcasing the latest innovations in aquaculture technology.
Valencia is one of the most important regions of the Spanish aquaculture sector. Not only in production volumes, but also in scientific excellence. Marine Aquaculture is indeed a very active sector at the Valencian region leading Spanish production of marine fish, mainly gilthead sea bream, meagre and European sea bass.
“We are committed to making the conference in Valencia a unique experience on all levels, thanks to its vibrant culture, its excellent facilities, including the Congress Centre, the Arts and Sciences Centre, the extensive hotel infrastructure, as well as the proximity of international airports”.
AE2025 will be organized by EAS, hosted by CSIC (Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas), and supported by the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, the Generalitat Valenciana, the Valencia Convention Bureau and the ThinkinAzul-Valencia project.
Updates on www.aquaeas.org.
Don’t miss the launch video of the AE2025 for a sneak peek into what this incredible event has to offer!
