EVENTS
Events in the next 3 months
In a little less than two months, Salmon ShowHow 2018 will be held in Copenhagen, Denmark. This annual one-day event is a special Marel event for salmon processors, and for the past 16 years it has established itself as the top global forum to experience the best in salmon processing equipment.
We’ve picked seven other events slated within the next three months, including the Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America, which is North America’s largest seafood exposition. This will be held in Boston, Massachusetts, on March 11 - 13, 2018.
Salmon ShowHow 2018
February 7, 2017
Progress Point, Copenhagen, Denmark
This annual event, which is now on its 17th edition, is a special Marel event for salmon processors.
The Salmon ShowHow has established itself as the top global forum to experience the best in salmon processing equipment. A wide spectrum of Marel’s industry-leading equipment will be on display, including new machines, standalone units and complete integrated processing lines.
Marel’s specialists and guest speakers will talk about new technologies and industry trends. There will be live demonstrations throughout the day.
For more information, contact us at: salmonshowhow@marel.com or visit https://marel.com/fish-processing/events/salmon-showhow-2018/4891.
AquaFarm 2018
February 15 – 16, 2018
Pordenone, Italy
The second edition AquaFarm, the international conference and exhibition event dedicated to the technologies, products and best practices of sustainable production of fish, will be held on Feb. 15-16, 2018, at the Exhibition Center of Pordenone in Italy.
The event, organized by Pordenone Fiere with the support of national and local institutions, is aimed at a professional audience, and over two days it will present issues in Mediterranean aquaculture and sustainable fisheries, algae cultivation and vegetable crops that rely on hydroponic, aeroponic and aquaponic techniques, known as indoor and vertical farming systems.
The event is addressed to the sector operators in the Mediterranean Sea Basin: from Slovenia, Croatia, Albania, Balkan Area to Malta, Turkey, Spain and Portugal.
It will discuss a number of topical themes including the instruments that Europe offers in order to ensure food and active ingredients for the health and well-being of the population in an environmentally friendly manner even in the face of higher living standards.
Pordenone and its exhibition center are situated near Venice, in a strategic position in a highly connected basin that includes Italian, Austrian, Slovenian and Croatian regions in the Northern Adriatic Sea and Eastern Alps.
For more info, log on to http://www.aquafarm.show/the-event/?lang=en.
Aquaculture America 2018
February 19 – 22, 2018
Las Vegas, Nevada USA
Aquaculture America 2018 returns to one of the favorite entertainment spots in the world for the only major national aquaculture conference and exposition held in the US. The US Aquaculture Society (formerly US chapter of World Aquaculture Society) joins with the National Aquaculture Association and the Aquaculture Suppliers Association to produce the annual Aquaculture America meetings.
These sponsors are joined by the annual meetings of Aquacultural Engineering Society, Americas Tilapia Alliance, Striped Bass Growers Association, US Trout Farmers Association, and many more associations to make Aquaculture America 2018 the one meeting in the US that you can’t br missed.
Venue is Paris Hotel in Las Vegas.
For more info, log on to https://www.was.org/meetings/default.aspx?code=AA2018.
International short course: Responsible aquaculture development
February 26 – March 16, 2018
The Netherlands
This international short course on responsible aquaculture development for food security and economic progress aims to:
-- train policy makers, researchers, teachers, extension officers, farm managers and private sector representatives in making strategic sector management plans in line with the FAO ecosystem approach to aquaculture;
-- orient them about the possibilities and design principles of more intensive aquaculture techniques such as recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS); and
-- make them familiar with better management practices and certification standards that are growing in importance on the western food market
The course will be organised in cooperation with Wageningen University and private companies.
Application deadline is January 15, 2018.
For more information, visit http://bit.ly/2zKIgm4.
AgreME
March 6 – 8, 2018
Dubai, UAE
The 2018 edition of AgraME is gearing up to showcase global manufacturers and suppliers in the sectors of aquaculture, as well as crop farming, animal farming and animal health.
Officially endorsed by the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, the show should be a must visit for: fish farm operators; agents & distributors; wholesalers & retailers; importers, exporters & traders; investors & entrepreneurs; farm owners & managers; government authorities; industry & trade media; veterinary & animal health specialists; and university researchers & students
Venue of the trade show is the Dubai World Trade Centre.
For more info, visit https://www.agramiddleeast.com/en/Home.html.
North Carolina Aquaculture Development Conference
March 7 – 10, 2018
New Bern, North Carolina, USA
This conference is designed to bring together the general public, current and prospective fish farmers, scientists and personnel from regulatory agencies to share information and ideas about the development of aquaculture in North Carolina.
Attendees will learn about several topics relevant to aquaculture species in North Carolina, and find out about the latest aquaculture equipment and products by browsing the trade show.
The event will feature the famous Aquafoods Festival, an “all you care to eat...” gathering to close out Friday's activities, and targeted workshops will wrap up the conference on Saturday morning.
Venue is the New Bern Riverfront Convention Centre in New Bern, North Carolina.
For more information, visit http://www.ncaquaculture.org/index.html.
Korea International Fishing Show (KOFISH 2018)
March 9 – 11, 2018
Goyang, South Korea
The Korea International Fishing Show is a three-day event to be held at the Korea International Exhibition Center (Kintex) in Goyang from March 9 to 11.
This event showcases products like fishing gear, accessories associated with this field in the plant, machinery & equipment, and meat, poultry and seafood industries.
For more info, visit https://10times.com/fishing-korea.
Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America
March 11 – 13, 2018
Boston, Massachusetts
Formerly the International Boston Seafood Show/Seafood Processing America, Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America is North America’s largest seafood exposition. Thousands of buyers and suppliers from around the world attend the annual, three-day exposition to meet, network and do business.
Venue is the Boston Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Attending buyers represent importers, exporters, wholesalers, restaurants, supermarkets, hotels and other retail and food-service companies. Exhibiting suppliers offer the newest seafood products, processing and packaging equipment, and services available in the seafood market.
The exposition is sponsored by the National Fisheries Institute.
The exposition is produced by Diversified Communications, the international leader in seafood-industry expositions and media.
For more info, visit https://www.seafoodexpo.com/north-america/.
