World Aquaculture 2025 India (WA2025) is set to take place at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre – Novotel. Spanning three days of conference sessions and a concurrent three-day exhibition, WA2025 will offer a dynamic platform featuring technical presentations, workshops, exhibitions, and extensive networking opportunities. This landmark international event is proudly hosted by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB), with strong support from P.V. Narsimha Rao Telangana Veterinary University and the Society of Aquaculture Professionals (SAP), reflecting a powerful collaboration between academic institutions, government bodies, and industry stakeholders.

Manuel Barange from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will be the plenary speaker. With a distinguished background in aquaculture, he will share his insights and experience that will offer valuable insights to attendees from over 100 countries. His plenary address, aligned with the conference theme "Aquaculture Opportunities, Options, and

Optimism", will take place on November 11, 2025, at 9:50 AM.

In support the next generation of aquaculture professionals, WA2025 will offer Student Travel

Awards presented by WAS-Asian Pacific Chapter. These awards aim to encourage students’ participation attend the conference, providing them with the invaluable opportunity to present their research, submit an abstract, participate in discussions, and connect with leaders in the field. The award funds will be given to the recipient to assist with travel expenses to attend the conference and present their abstract.

For more information, please visit WAS-APC website or contact the WAS-APC Chapter Executive Officer at apcsec@was.org.

WA2025 invites researchers, academics, and industry professionals to submit abstracts for oral or poster presentations. This is a prime opportunity to share groundbreaking research and innovations with a diverse, international audience. Submission deadline is July 15, 2025.

WA2025 is sponsored by Blue Aqua, Devee Group, INVE Aquaculture, MSD Animal Health, SyAqua, and Zeigler, with QRILL Aqua, Aker BioMarine company, as the new sponsor.

For conference management inquiries, contact John Cooksey at worldaqua@was.org. For booth and sponsorship details, reach out to Mario Stael at mario@marevent.com. For general inquiries, contact WAS-APC executive officer at apcsec@was.org.