World Aquaculture 2025 India announces plenary speaker
The World Aquaculture Society has announced its plenary speaker for its global event in Hyderabad, India this November – Dr Manuel Barange of the UN Food and Agricultural Organisation.
Dr Barange is Assistant Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organisation 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, 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.
His plenary address, aligned with the conference theme "Aquaculture Opportunities, Options, and Optimism," will take place on 11 November.
Landmark event
World Aquaculture 2025 India (WA2025) is set to take place over 10-13 November 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.
WA2025 is inviting researchers, academics, and industry professionals to submit abstracts for oral or poster presentations. The deadline for submissions is 15 July 2025.
Premier sponsors for the event are Blue Aqua, Devee Group, INVE Aquaculture, MSD Animal Health, SyAqua, and Zeigler.
Antarctic krill-harvesting company QRILL Aqua, an Aker BioMarine company, has also been named as the newest sponsor of WA2025.
In support of the next generation of aquaculture professionals, WA2025 is offering Student Travel Awards presented by the WAS-Asian Pacific Chapter. These awards aim to encourage students’ participation, helping them to attend the conference and providing them with the 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 information on the awards and on WA2025 generally, go online to the official WA2025 website.
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