AQUATIC
The aquaculture sector is undergoing a dynamic transformation, making it one of the fastest-growing industries in the global animal protein market. As the region continues to expand its production of fish, shrimp, and crustaceans, it is not only meeting the growing demand for sustainable seafood but also driving innovation in farming technologies and sustainable practices.
DISCOVER THE FUTURE OF AQUACULTURE AT VIV MEA
At VIV MEA, you’ll dive into the latest developments shaping the future of aquaculture. This is your opportunity to connect with key players, suppliers, and industry experts who are driving change across the Middle East region. Whether you’re seeking cutting-edge technologies, sustainable farming solutions, or insights into the global market trends, this is where you need to be!
The Aquatic Conference will take place on the 24th of November, 13:00 at the Capital Suite 13, ADNEC.
View the sessions under Aquatics at VIV MEA. Check below for a detailed program.
Get to know the industry leaders who’ll be speaking at the Aquatic Conference.
For more info, please email Aquatic person-in-charge, severina@vnueurope.com
“PROMISING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUSTAINABLE AQUACULTURE IN MIDDLE EAST”
AQUATIC CONFERENCE
The specialized Aquatic MEA Conference is held one day prior to the show on 24 November 2025 and is organized in cooperation with the International Aquafeed and under the interest of the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment for aquaculture.
The Aquatic MEA Conference discusses opportunities which have a growing demand within the region: Food security concerns, strengthening regional seafood production, and innovations to overcome climate challenges.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
| Session 1 | Hatchery Technologies & Breeding |
|---|---|
| 13:00 - 13:15 | Welcome & Intro Roger Gilbert | Publisher International Aquafeed Magazine Severina Proskurnova | VIV |
| 13:15 - 13:35 | Key aspects of fish hatcheries in the UAE Efstathios Lampakis | COO of Asmak Al Emarat in Kalba, Sharjah |
| 13:35 - 13:55 | Life start sets life performance Mr. Hay Kleuskens | Director for Middle East for Skretting and Trouw Nutrition |
| 13:35 - 13:55 | Delivering value to hatcheries: bridging the gap between live and dry feeds Dr. Antonios Chalaris | Director of Business Development Aqua - Europe & Middle East Grupo Nutec |
| Session 2 | Aqua-Tech & Aquaculture Engineering |
|---|---|
| 14:10 - 14:30 | Recirculated Aquaculture Systems: Its Prospects in the UAE and the Region Dr. SD Gopakumar | Chief Executive Officer of Pristine Farms, UAE |
| 14:30 - 14:50 | Multi phase shrimp farming: A viable option for high saline area Dr. Manoj Sharma | Shrimp farmer and aquaculture expert |
| 14:50 - 15:10 | Integrating aquaculture into sustainable farming models: A practical case study in al khatim, Abu Dhabi, UAE Dr. Ameena Al Tenaiji | Freelance expert in the Water-Food Nexus |
| 15:10 - 15:30 | Seed Production of Marine Finfishes Dr. Maitha Alhassani | Aquaculture Engineer & Eng. Abdelfattah Abdelrahman, Lead Aquaculture Development Specialist at Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority - ADAFSA |
| Session 3 | Sustainable Nutrition and Health & Disease Management |
|---|---|
| 15:50 - 16:10 | Next-generation aqua feed protein: Bridging performance and regional food security Nana Thorringer | Technical Development Manager – Unibio A/S |
| 16:10 - 16:40 | Optimizing Aquaculture Carbon Footprint with the help of Functional Additives Aelxander van Halteren| Adisseo |
| 16:40 - 17:00 | Shrimp Nutrition inspired by Nature Dr. Asmaa M. El Nokrashy | Lecturer & Technical Consultant in Aquaculture Nutrition (DVM, MSc, MBA, PhD) - Skretting |
| 17:00 - 17:20 | Fishmeal – present and sustainable future efforts Mohammed Dawood Sait | IMIA |
| 17:20 - 17:40 | Prospects of indoor shrimp culture under controlled climatic conditions Dr. Dinesh Kaippilly |Professor, Department of Aquaculture | Dean, Faculty of Fisheries Science | Registrar, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies |
| 17:40 | Q&A |
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ADNEC CENTER ABU DHABI
Khaleej Al Arabi Street
Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
Dates
25 - 27 November, 2025
Opening hours
Tuesday: 10.00 - 18.00
Wednesday: 10.00 - 18.00
Thursday: 10.00 - 17.00
