December 12, 2022

Zambia approves hosting of Aquaculture Africa 2023 Conference

The 2nd Annual International Conference and Exposition of the African Chapter of the World Aquaculture Society (AFRAQ2023) will be held in Lusaka, Zambia on November 13-16, 2023 – thanks to the recent approval to host by the government of Zambia, through its Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock.

Zambia expects to receive thousands of delegates from around the world to celebrate achievements on all aspects of aquaculture development in Africa, as well as finding solutions to some of the challenges hampering the growth of the sector and exploring new opportunities. AFRAQ2023 is expected to provide numerous networking and collaboration opportunities.

The conference, which is themed "Resilient value chains in the blue economy", will highlight some of the latest aquaculture research, innovations and investments to underpin continued growth of the aquaculture sector in Africa.

The event will comprise of a scientific forum (oral/poster presentations), trade exhibition, industry forums, workshops, student events, receptions and other organised meetings. Keynote speakers from Africa and beyond are expected.

Special aquaculture tours will also be arranged to some of the most progressive freshwater fish farms (small, medium to large scale); aquafeeds plants, fish markets, R&D centres and other facilities of interest.

Aller Aqua are once again the Gold Sponsor of AFRAQ23.

- World Aquaculture Society