Gothenburg set to host Seagriculture EU 2026

The theme of the conference next year is “The European Seaweed Industry in Transition – Survival, Scale, and Real Impact”.

The European seaweed industry stands at a pivotal crossroads. On one side lies the challenge of survival in a rapidly shifting landscape shaped by evolving markets, tightening regulations, and the realities of climate change. On the other side lies the opportunity to scale sustainably - unlocking the industry’s true potential and creating meaningful, lasting impact.

Seagriculture EU 2026 will explore how the sector can navigate the path from promise to practice: addressing barriers to growth, fostering innovation, and shaping a resilient seaweed economy that delivers value to people, planet, and industry alike.

The visit to Nordic SeaFarm, on 16 June 2026, will offer participants a behind-the-scenes look at one of Europe’s most innovative seaweed hatchery, cultivation and processing facilities.

The site visit will include a full-day experience:

• A boat tour to Nordic SeaFarm’s cultivation site in the scenic Grebbestad archipelago;
• A visit to the company’s hatchery/processing facilities in Strömstad; and
• A stop at Tjärnö Marine Laboratory to get insights from the University of Gothenburg’s Department of Marine Sciences on their current seaweed research.

Founded in 2016, Nordic SeaFarm has been a pioneer in making European seaweed accessible to industries at scale. With research and innovation at its core, the company has led multiple EU-funded projects and continues to develop new sustainable hatchery, processing and farming methods that redefine the future of ocean-based production.