The AE2013 Industry Forum on the first day of Aqua Nor

The Research Council of Norway, Innovation Norway, the Norwegian Seafood Research Fund and the European Aquaculture Society have teamed up to organise the seminar "Making Sense of Science" on Tuesday, August 13 - the opening day of the Aqua Nor 2013 exhibition. The purpose of the seminar is to turn the spotlight on knowledge needs in connection with the development of sustainable solutions for the aquaculture industry.

The seminar is divided into two parts: Part I is targeted towards the aquaculture industry and contains presentations and discussion on feeds and feeding; sea lice; recirculation and water saving; sterile fish and innovation driving industry.

Part II is targeted towards industry leaders, the authorities and politicians, with presentations on research perspectives, domestication and markets; genetic effects of escapes; veterinary medicines; value-addition and growth

Part II of the seminar will be officially opened by Norwegian Minister of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs Lisbeth Berg-Hansen.

All indications are that this will be the largest Aqua Nor ever. This year, the organizers have sold 20% more exhibition space than any time before, and the international interest in Aqua Nor has never been greater.

Latin American and Caribbean Aquaculture (LACQUA13)

The IV Conference of Latin America Native Fish Species Aquaculture, the Latin American and Caribbean Aquaculture (LACQUA13), the XIX Aquaculture Day of the Universidad de los Llanos and the VI Aquaculture Forum in Villavicencio will bring together in Colombia aquaculture farmers, entrepreneurs and experts of the entire Latin American region and the World.

The Conference of Latin American Native Fish Species Aquaculture on its 4th edition will be congregate fish farmers, entrepreneurs and experts of Latin America and the World. This event will allow participants to share scientific advances, latest technologies, research results as well as obtain an overview of the actual situation and challenges of the Latin American aquaculture.

The organising team, headed by the Universidad de los Llanos with the support of the Latin American and Caribbean Chapter of the World Aquaculture Society (LACC-WAS) expects more than 600 professionals of the aquaculture sector to be present in the meeting in Villavicencio. The participants will be able to attend several key note lectures offered by well renown experts from around the world, as well as exchange research ideas and analyze business options of an important array of worldwide companies that will be present. In this opportunity LACC-WAS will participate in the event presenting the event LACQUA. The World Aquaculture Society (WAS) organises several events worldwide. LACQUA13 will be the first event of its type in the Latin American and the Caribbean region.

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Breizh Algae Tour

Olmix, France is organising a tour to discover the richness of algae of Brittany and the Olmix facilities to convert them in natural solution for animal health, nutrition and nutraceutic.

This tour called 'Breizh Algae Tour' will take place September 8-11, 2013. It will start from Paris, France between and will then take the participants to northern part of Brittany for a tour of the historical heart of algae scientific knowledge, onsite view of different modes of algae harvesting, visit of the first algae bio-refinery in the world, professional visits and a trip to the international livestock trade fair (SPACE - Rennes).

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Korean involvement in World Aquaculture Adelaide

With the next World Aquaculture Conferences being in Adelaide, Australia in June 2014 and

the following one on Jeju Island, Korea in 2015, it is fitting that there is increased contact and

communication between aquaculture participants in both countries.

World Aquaculture Adelaide 2014 Chairman, Dr Graham Mair said "there are some real

opportunities for collaboration and to build a strong partnership with Korea. We welcome the

chance to develop and build a strong link between Australian and Korean aquaculturists and

researchers. This will strengthen conference sessions in both countries and in particular in

the areas of abalone and tuna."

"Korea is recognised as a leading aquaculture nation in high value aquaculture products and

Australia has much to learn from our regional neighbours," said Dr Mair.

Last year the Australian Abalone Growers Association (AAGA) sent a delegation of Australia

growers to Korea with the support of the Australian Seafood CRC. This year AAGA received

a grant from the Australia-Korea Foundation (AKF), which will allow both countries to further

build on the relationship. The grant for 'Fostering aquaculture networks, collaboration and

investment between Korea and Australia' will enable Korean industry groups (targeting

abalone and future tuna farmers) to visit Australia and the World Aquaculture Adelaide

Conference (WAA14).

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ILDEX Myanmar 2013

ILDEX Myanmar 2013 is ready to be the only true platform for Myanmar's fast growing livestock and aquaculture market.

VNU Exhibitions Asia Pacific Co., Ltd., a leading Thai-Dutch company with the excellent expertise in the management of international trade and industrial fair, exhibition, and conference on agriculture, livestock, and aquaculture, has launched a kick off of ILDEX Myanmar 2013 in 2 cities; Yangon and Mandalay. ILDEX Myanmar 2013 will take place between September 12 -14, 2013, Tatmadaw Exhibition Hall, Yangon, Myanmar.

ILDEX Myanmar is the very first and foremost trade show dedicated to livestock. It has therefore been arranged for the first time ever in 2012. The results were very fruitful in many aspects. As the true pioneer in the country, ILDEX Myanmar has been appreciated by the locals, and all of the livestock industry professionals are looking forward to joining ILDEX Myanmar 2013 which will be more enhanced and results-oriented, gearing towards more technology transfer for effective production, catering to the country's needs.

Myanmar's government has established economic zone to stimulate substantial exports such as agricultural products and refrigerated and frozen fish. The Myanmar's Open Door Policy enables the country to be strategic hub linking South Asia, ASEAN, and China. This scheme leads to regional economic development.

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7th International Symposium on Sturgeons

Sturgeon Science and Society at the Crossroads: Meeting the Challenges of the 21st Century reflects the ongoing tension between economic development and sturgeon conservation which is at play not only in China but in many countries from around the world. The Sturgeon Aquaculture industry also invites speakers for more technical presentations. Already over 300 Sturgeon experts registered for the upcoming 7thInternational Symposium on Sturgeons in Nanaimo, BC, Canada.

Register for the symposium online.

Contact mario@marevent.com for more details on the trade show.

Asian Pacific Aquaculture Conference 'Positioning for profit'

'Positioning for profit' is the theme of the Asian Pacific Aquaculture Conference and Trade Show scheduled from 10-13 December 2013 in Ho Chi Minh City. The conference emphasises the need for the whole industry to take a more strategic approach to expansion.

Simply producing product and getting locked into selling it as a commodity is not the path for industry expansion into the future. New approaches are needed in all areas of business from governance through to research, from harvesting through to marketing, and from education right through the value chain to the consumer.

The Conference, which is hosted by the Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), organised by the Asian Pacific Chapter of World Aquaculture Society (WAS-APC), supported by RIA2, and AIT and sponsored by Uni-President (Gold), Biomin (Silver) and a number of special session sponsors, will have some unique features.

A highlight will be the first appearance in Vietnam of Emeritus Professor David Hughes from Imperial College, London (a marketing expert) who, besides being the opening keynote plenary, will also conduct a workshop on seafood marketing.

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AquaNor

With just over six weeks until the AquaNor, plans are well underway for the event which takes place in Trondheim, Norway, August 13-16, 2013.

According to event organisers, the international interest in AquaNor has never been greater. This is due to a number of factors including the growth in aquaculture worldwide and the 'discovery' of Norwegian aquaculture technology.

3rd Algae World Australia

CMT's 3rd Algae World Australia in Adelaide, August 26-28, 2013, is the region's project leaders' event, presenting timely updates on algae developments and projects aligned with the nation's growing emphasis on energy independence.

Australia is accelerating its algae developments, tapping on its pro-algae cultivation environment including abundant sunshine and optimal climate. This year, CMT's Algae World series will be held in South Australia as the zone surges in the race towards commercial algae biofuels production. With Muradel's pilot plant shifting to Whyalla, South Australia is bound to spearhead algae R&D, becoming the key hub in the region. Other key players with projects in South Australia include Algarythm and SARDI.

Top executives from these three SA players as well as University of Queensland, Aurora Algae, Photonz Corp. and MBD Energy are some of the top speakers confirmed participating at 3rd Algae World Australia, each to share project updates and insights.