September 6, 2022

World Aquaculture event to happen in Singapore in late November till early December

The World Aquaculture Singapore (WASingapore 2022) conference will happen between November 29 and December 2 at the Singapore EXPO Convention and Exhibition Centre and Max Atria in Singapore.

Organisers expect around 1,000 attendees.

On the first day of the event, during the plenary session on November 30, Dr. Matthias Halwart from the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) will present an overview of aquaculture roles in food security.

Following that, Grace Fu, Singapore's Minister for Sustainability and the Environment, the keynote speaker, will open the conference and trade show.

The theme of WASingapore 2022 is "Next Generation Aquaculture: Innovation and Sustainability will Feed the World".

Key highlights include the Singapore Pavilion showcasing its aquaculture industry's innovation and advancement which encompasses major local aquaculture farms, Institutes of Higher Learning, start-ups and the Marine Aquaculture Centre (Singapore Food Agency's aquaculture R&D facility).

Participants are also able to gain invaluable first-hand experience through participating in farm tours, and visiting various local farms and research centres in the city-state.

- Fish Farmer