May 14-17, 2024 || Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences,Queensland, Australia
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The conference chairs and advisory board members are pleased to announce the Aqua Farm 2024, an International Conference and Exhibition on Aquaculture. Following the success of Aqua Farm 2023 conference held in Melbourne. We are announcing the second event of the series at the exciting Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences, Queensland, Australia and we are thrilled to extend our warmest welcome to you.
Aqua Farm 2024 has been carefully curated to shed light on the aquaculture industry in Australia and worldwide. The aims are to foster collaboration among aquaculture farmers and innovative aquaculture industries with academia and government. Raising the voice of Aquaculture is essential to ensure that the fastest growing primary industry is engaging throughout the entire spectrum of politics, the economy, and the community.
The conference aims to bring together stakeholders involved in the sector, including leading academic scientists, researchers, and policymakers from various disciplines. It provides a platform for the exchange of the latest findings and trends in aquaculture and the blue economy technology which is the new revolution in producing healthy, nutritious food and aqua ingredients driven by sustainability and circularity
Aqua Farm Conference is uniquely designed to offer actionable insights, expert guidance, peer networking, and solution provider assessments. The experience promises to be unforgettable and transformative, enabling you and your organization to achieve enhanced performance in your critical priorities. Sponsorships and Exhibition booths are available. We know that eighty per cent of making a successful change is turning up and we proved in Melbourne that those who attended Aqua Farm 2023 were made welcome, encouraged to engage, and were involved as much as they wished. We encourage you to attend, it makes no difference where you are in the value chain your voice is important and we want to see you at Aqua Farm 2024
The significance of aquaculture in providing high-quality food and nutrition to the world's growing population cannot be overstated. We know aquaculture continues to be the fastest-growing food production sector globally, and that seafood is the world’s most globally trade food. Despite all the challenges the need for food security and nutrition is a heavy burden and it is only by coming together, meeting new people, listening to specialists, engaging in discussions, and sharing ideas that we will meet the demand.
The expansion of aquaculture, especially in Asia, at a rapid pace has brought about several challenges that have required long-term solutions. The region has witnessed exponential growth in aquaculture, and we have seen how this has been supported in variable ways by governments and communities. 14-17 May 2024 is the opportune time for the global aquaculture community to converge at Aqua Farm 2024 on the Queensland, Australia and promote lessons learned along with expanding your network.
The conference will also offer the opportunity as a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners, and educators to present and discuss the latest innovations, trends, concerns, as well as practical challenges encountered and adopted solutions in the fields of aquaculture technology. Education is a major key to advancement and Aqua Farm 2024 recognises the importance.
There will be many areas of innovation at Aqua Farm 2024 with Round Table discussions, dedicated Q&A sessions, ensuring discussions on many topics and providing opportunities for active participation. Additionally, there will be captivating networking opportunities for all attendees through activities pre and post conference times and given the early high interest, we anticipate that the event will be popular, so we we encourage you to register early.
This workshop addresses aquaculture's environmental and financial risks, offering strategies for mitigation. Led by experts like Chris Kennedy, Mia Bredenberg and Brynley James (Sunderland Marine), Ciaron McKinley (Shrimpl) and Lata Masih (Integrity Compliance Solutions), we focus on risk management plans to secure funding, insurance, and stakeholder confidence. With tailored guidance, attendees gain insights to enhance efficiency, expand production sustainably, and navigate regulatory challenges. By prioritizing resilience and seeking independent scrutiny, participants emerge equipped to lower costs, secure insurance, and build confidence with suppliers.
Our goal: empower farmers with knowledge, connections, and resources for a sustainable and prosperous future in aquaculture.
This workshop is focused on enhancing governance in aquaculture to pave the way for a sustainable and prosperous future. Explore the importance of regulatory compliance, stakeholder engagement, and industry standards in shaping responsible practices. Key topics include understanding aquaculture governance fundamentals, strategies for sustainability, and real-world challenges. Led by Principal Solicitor and Barrister Katherine Hawes, aka 'The Fish Lawyer,' participants will gain insights into governance structures and their impact on environmental stewardship, market competitiveness, and profitability. Don't miss this opportunity to network with industry professionals and drive positive change
Increasing seafood consumption through aquaculture development using an environmental, social, governance and health framework.
Overarching theme is:
Scientists suggest that replacing land-based animal protein with seafood could provide climate stability strategies as well as improve human health and nutrition. There is much to explore on how aquaculture contributes to these issues and the roles of governments, science/research and industry improving impacts on the human condition.
AquaFarm 2024 is focusing on the sustainable development guidelines. All Abstracts and conference sessions will focus on one of the streams and the topic areas outlined under those streams.
1.Environment
2.Social
3.Governance
4.Health
The aquaculture market in Australia is a thriving
and dynamic sector that plays a significant role in
the country's food production and economic
growth. Over the past three decades, the
demand for seafood in Australia has significantly
increased, surpassing the supply from domestic
production and continuing to grow. To meet this
demand, the potential for substantial expansion
of domestic aquaculture exists, catering to both
domestic and international markets.
Aquaculture, the farming of aquatic organisms, has emerged as a significant contributor to the global food industry. With the increasing demand for seafood, declining wild fish stocks, and a growing population, aquaculture plays a pivotal role in meeting the global protein requirements.
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