Qingdao gets ready to host WAS conference
Qingdao, China will be the venue for World Aquaculture 2025 (WA2025), one of the leading global events for the aquaculture industry.
WA2025, the annual conference of the World Aquaculture Society (WAS), will take place over April 24-27 next year.
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 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 Professor Zhenmin Bao (President of China Society of Fisheries, China) and Professor Patrick Sorgeloos (Ghent University, Belgium) with Dr. Qingyin Wang (Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences) and Prof. Yeong Yik Sung (UMT, Malaysia) serving as the Program Chairs. Together, they will oversee the development of a diverse and comprehensive programme that reflects the latest research and trends in the aquaculture industry.
Plenary speaker
Dr. Manuel Barange will be serving as a plenary speaker at this year’s conference. He is Assistant Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and Director of its Fisheries and Aquaculture Division. He is an Honorary Professor at the University of Exeter, UK, and a visiting Professor of the Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute (CAFS), Qingdao, China.
Dr. Barange is a global fisheries and aquaculture expert, with particular focus on climate and anthropogenic impacts on marine ecosystems and on the role of aquatic foods in ending hunger and poverty. He has over 130 academic publications, and in 2010 was awarded the UNESCO-IOC Roger Revelle Medal for his contributions to ocean science.
The plenary session will take place on April 25,2025 at 9:00am and will focus on the event theme "Aquaculture Transformation: Action Towards High Quality and Food Security”.
Abstract submissions and travel awards
Researchers, academics, and professionals are invited to submit abstracts for oral and poster presentations at WA2025. The abstract submission deadline is January 31, 2025.
To support the next generation of aquaculture professionals, WA2025 is pleased to offer 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.
As usual, 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 session, and dedicated time for connecting with industry leaders, researchers, and potential collaborators.
WA2025 is sponsored by Blue Genetics (gold sponsor).
For more information, including registration, exhibition, sponsorship, travel, and abstract submissions see the WA2025 website.
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