World Aquaculture 2025 (WA2025) will take place in Qingdao, China, from April 24-27, 2025, at the Qingdao International Convention Centre. This marks the second time the event has been hosted in China, following the successful World Aquaculture 2002 conference in Beijing more than 20 years ago.
The event will feature prominent plenary speakers, cutting-edge research presentations, and an Exhibition showcasing innovations in the aquaculture sector. Attendees will also have the opportunity to network, share knowledge, and collaborate on addressing key challenges and opportunities facing both the Chinese market and the global aquaculture industry. As China is a global leader in aquaculture WA2025 event in China will offer unique opportunity to engage with a country that plays a major role in the industry and to highlight advancements and innovations in aquaculture.
The conference will be chaired by Prof. Zhenmin Bao, president of China Society of Fisheries, China, and Prof. Patrick Sorgeloos from Ghent University with Dr. Qingyin Wang from Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences and Prof. Yeong Yik Sung from UMT, Malaysia serving as the program chairs. Together, they will oversee the development of a diverse and comprehensive program that reflects the latest research and trends in the aquaculture industry.
Manuel Barange from FAO will be serving as a plenary speaker at this year’s conference. With a distinguished background in aquaculture, he will share his insights and experience that will be invaluable to attendees.
To support the next generation of aquaculture professionals, WA2025 offers Student Travel Awards. These awards aim to help students 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. Applications for the Student Travel Award are now open. For more information on how to apply, visit WAS-APC website or contact WAS-APC Chapter executive officer at apcsec@was.org.
Researchers, academics, and professionals are invited to submit abstracts for oral and poster presentations at WA2025. The abstract submission deadline is January 31, 2025.
For attendees traveling to Qingdao, WA2025 has partnered with a selection of hotels offering special rates for conference participants. Information on hotel accommodations, travel options, and transportation details can be found on the WA2025 website.
Please be reminded that the early bird discount registration including the special discount for participants from Asian countries, closes on March 1, 2025. However, late registrations are still being accepted, but please note that they will not be eligible for the discounted price. WA2025 will also feature an exhibition with leading companies showcasing the latest products, technologies, and services in the aquaculture industry. The event will also offer numerous networking opportunities, including meet-ups, special sessions, and dedicated time for connecting with industry leaders, researchers, and potential collaborators.
For more information, visit WA2025 website. 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.
