Following AQUA 2024 in Denmark, Aquaculture Europe 2025, organized by the European Aquaculture Society (EAS), is set to be held in Valencia, Spain, from September 22-25, 2025. The 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, Aquaculture Europe 2025 (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) and 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.”
The theme of the AE2025 conference is Aquaculture for Everyone. “We are eager to welcome experts and enthusiasts from across Europe and all other continents to share their knowledge and experiences,” added Pérez.
The AE2025 sessions will cover the full scope of European aquaculture scientific disciplines and species, featuring submitted oral and e-poster presentations. The conference's scientific and innovation program will be chaired by Diego Mendiola, innovation director at Caviar Pirinea, the biggest Spanish company in rainbow trout production, and Martin Fore, Professor at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology.
AE2025 will also feature an international trade exhibition, industry forums, student sessions and activities, workshops and updates on EU research. Key stakeholders such as the Spanish Aquaculture Producers Association (APROMAR), the European Federation of Aquaculture Producers (FEAP) and the European Aquaculture Technology and Innovation Platform (EATIP) will coordinate some sessions and business 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 in the Valencian region leading Spanish production of marine fish, mainly gilthead seabream, meagre and European seabass.
“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,” the organization said.
AE2025 will be organized by EAS, hosted by Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), and supported by the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, the Generalitat Valenciana, the Valencia Convention Bureau and the ThinkinAzul-Valencia project.
For more information and updates, visit www.aquaeas.org.
