The World Aquaculture Society (WAS) has announced that World Aquaculture 2025 (WA2025), one of the leading global events for the aquaculture industry, 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 Chinese market and the global aquaculture industry. As China is a global leader in aquaculture, WA2025 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 (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 program that reflects the latest research and trends in the aquaculture industry.
Plenary Speakers:
WA2025 announced that Dr. Manuel Barange from FAO will be a plenary speaker. Barange is Assistant Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations 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. Prof Barange was the 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 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,”
WAS-APC Student and Women Participation Travel Awards
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.
Applications for the Student Travel Award are now open. For more information, visit the WAS-APC website at https://www.was.org/APC, or contact the WAS-APC Chapter Executive Officer at apcsec@was.org.
Abstract Submission Deadline is January 31, 2025. This is a great opportunity to share cutting-edge research and innovations with a global audience.
Early Bird Registration Reminder:
The early bird discount registration including the special discount for Asian countries, closes on March 1st, 2025.
Exhibition and Networking Opportunities:
WA2025 will feature an exhibition with leading companies showcasing the latest products, technologies, and services in the aquaculture industry. More information: www.was.org
