The World Aquaculture Society (WAS) has shared updates for World Aquaculture 2025 India (WA2025), set to take place at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre – Novotel. Spanning three days of conference sessions and a concurrent three-day exhibition, WA2025 will offer a dynamic platform featuring technical presentations, workshops, exhibitions, and extensive networking opportunities.
This landmark international event is proudly hosted by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB), with strong support from P.V. Narsimha Rao Telangana Veterinary University and the Society of Aquaculture Professionals (SAP)—reflecting a powerful collaboration between academic institutions, government bodies, and industry stakeholders.
Plenary Speaker
Dr. Manuel Barange will share his insights and experience that will offer valuable insights to attendees from over 100 countries. His plenary address, aligned with the conference theme “Aquaculture Opportunities, Options, and Optimism,” will take place on November 11, 2025, at 9:50 AM.
Barange is the Assistant Director General, FAO, and Director of its Fisheries and Aquaculture Division. He is an Honorary Professor at the University of Exeter, UK; visiting Professor of the Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute (CAFS), Qingdao, China; Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Director of Science at the Plymouth Marine Laboratory and Chair of the scientific committee of the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES). He is a global fisheries and aquaculture expert, with a 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.
WAS-APC Student and Women Participation Travel Awards:
In support the next generation of aquaculture professionals, WA2025 is pleased to offer Student Travel Awards presented by WAS-Asian Pacific Chapter. These awards aim to encourage students’ participation, 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. For more information, please visit the WAS-APC website at https://www.was.org/APC, or contact the WAS-APC Chapter Executive Officer at apcsec@was.org.
Call for Abstracts – Deadline: July 15, 2025
WA2025 invites researchers, academics, and industry professionals to submit abstracts for oral or poster presentations. This is a prime opportunity to share groundbreaking research and innovations with a diverse, international audience.
Submission Deadline: July 15, 2025
Event Sponsor Partnership
WAS welcomes QRILL Aqua, Aker BioMarine company, as the newest sponsor of
WA2025. This is the Antarctic krill-harvesting company dedicated to improving. WA2025 is proud to acknowledge the generous support of premier sponsors: Blue Aqua, Devee Group, INVE Aquaculture, MSD Animal Health, SyAqua, and Zeigler. Their continued commitment plays a vital role in the success of this global event and the advancement of sustainable aquaculture practices.
More information: https://was.org/meeting/code/WAI2025; conference management inquiries, John Cooksey at worldaqua@was.org; For booth and sponsorship details, Mario Stael at mario@marevent.com. WAS-APC Executive Officer at apcsec@was.org
