Plenary speaker named for World Aquaculture India
A recognised global leader in aquaculture and nutrition in the developing world has been named as one of the plenary speakers at the World Aquaculture India 2025 conference, taking place this November in Hyderabad.
Dr Modadugu Vijay Gupta will be speaking at the conference, which is being held over 10-13 November.
Dr Gupta has worked in aquaculture research and development for over 50 years with a strong focus on improving food and nutritional security in developing countries. He has implemented projects and programmes across more than 20 countries in Asia, Africa, and the Pacific, with particular emphasis on empowering rural women and landless communities through aquaculture.
Over his distinguished career, Dr. Gupta has served with UN-ESCAP, FAO, the WorldFish Center (CGIAR), and ICAR, and coordinated the International Network for Genetics in Aquaculture (INGA). He has also consulted for leading international organizations including the World Bank, ADB, UNDP, USAID, and the Commonwealth Secretariat. His many accolades include the Padma Shri (Government of India), the World Food Prize, the Sunhak Peace Prize, and an Honorary Life Membership of the World Aquaculture Society.
At WAI2025, Dr. Gupta will deliver a keynote address on “Aquaculture Opportunities, Options, and Optimism,” highlighting key challenges and opportunities for the sector.
World Aquaculture India 2025 (WAI2025) will feature plenary sessions, technical presentations, an international trade show, and networking opportunities with industry leaders from around the world. Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities are available for organisations wishing to showcase their products, services, and innovations to a highly engaged aquaculture audience.
Awards programme announced
WAS-APC has announced its Awards Programme for WAI2025, recognizing excellence in aquaculture research, innovation, and engagement, with a particular focus on students and women in the field, to help participants attend the event.
This year features the launch of a new Professional Merit Award, presented alongside the established Student and Women’s Participation Awards. All awards follow the global WAS framework to ensure fairness, consistency, and recognition across regions.
The award categories are:
- Pre-conference Student Travel Awards (Best Abstracts): 3 awards of US$400 each –
- Student Presentation & Poster Awards (During the Conference): Prizes ranging from
- $400–$600
- Women’s Participation Travel Awards: Two awards of $600 each.
- Professional Merit Award (New in 2025): Honouring up to two individuals for outstanding
- contributions to aquaculture in Asia.
Applicants must be current WAS or WAS-APC members. An abstract submission is required for the Student Travel Awards. Past winners are not eligible. More information can be found out at the WASAPC website.
Deadline: September 30, 2025
Premier sponsors for WAI2025 are Blue Aqua, Devee Group, DSM-Firmenich, INVE Aquaculture, Merck MSD, SyAqua, Zeigler. Aker QRILL Company, DNV, ICC Brazil, and Avanti.
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