Top US fisheries expert is keynote speaker for WA2026

World Aquaculture Singapore (WA2026) will bring the global aquaculture community to Singapore over 2–5 June 2026 at the Singapore EXPO Convention and Exhibition Centre.

The keynote speaker, on 3 June, will be Richard Barry, Senior Market Analyst and Director of Programs at the National Fisheries Institute, USA. His presentation, “US Seafood Market—Sourcing Dynamics and Consumer Behaviors in a Tariff Trade Environment,” will examine global aquaculture trends and the strategic importance of sustainable aquatic food systems.

WA2026 will feature plenary session and keynote sessions, technical presentations, industry exhibitions, and extensive networking opportunities designed to address both global challenges and regional opportunities in aquaculture.

The event theme, “High Yield Production Through Nutrition, Health, Genetics, and Resources,” reflects the sector’s shift toward integrated, science-based solutions for sustainable growth.

Singapore is a leading hub for aquaculture innovation, technology, and knowledge exchange in Asia and beyond. For example, The Singapore Food Agency has awarded S$18.5m (£10.9m) to the AquaPolis for the Asian Seabass R&D Programme. Announced in November 2025, the programme brings together eight research institutions and 19 industry collaborators to lower production costs and enhance the quality of locally farmed Asian seabass.