International Conference on seafood and Health 2027

The International Conference on Seafood & Health 2027 is built around a clear global message: seafood plays a greater role in the future of human nutrition, sustainable food systems, and planetary health.

As countries around the world work to increase seafood production and promote healthier and more sustainable sources of protein, seafood offers significant advantages. It provides high-quality protein along with essential micronutrients and nutrients that are often limited or absent in many land-based protein sources. At the same time, responsible seafood production and well-managed fisheries can contribute to lower environmental impacts and support the long-term sustainability of global food systems.

As global demand for seafood continues to grow, international seafood trade is also expected to expand. Vietnam, one of the world's leading seafood-producing and exporting nations, provides a highly relevant setting for this global conversation. By bringing the conference to Vietnam, we aim to create an international platform at the heart of one of the world's most dynamic seafood markets.

The first day of the conference will focus on the relationship between seafood, health, trade, transparency, and consumer trust. As the global seafood industry expands, it faces several challenges that must be addressed to ensure responsible growth. Discussions will explore the increasing international trade of seafood, the nutritional and health benefits of seafood consumption, and the challenges surrounding traceability and transparency across the supply chain. The day will also examine the licensing and regulatory challenges faced by seafood and aquaculture farms, the growing concerns surrounding seafood fraud and mislabelling, and the importance of building greater consumer awareness and trust. Through these discussions, the conference will examine how the seafood sector can grow while ensuring that products are safe, authentic, responsibly produced, and accessible to consumers around the world.

The second day will look beyond the seafood supply chain and turn its focus towards the ocean—the foundation of marine life and a critical source of seafood. The health of the ocean is directly connected to the future of fisheries, food security, climate resilience, and human well-being. The discussions will explore the current state of marine ecosystems, the impact of climate change and pollution, the pressures facing wild fisheries, and the future of marine resources. The day will also examine ocean conservation, restoration, and the importance of maintaining healthy marine ecosystems to support the long-term future of the seafood sector. By understanding what is happening in our oceans today, we can better prepare for the future of seafood production and consumption.

The third day will focus on the future of seafood production, with particular attention to aquaculture and the technologies that will shape the sector in the years ahead. As global demand for seafood continues to increase, innovation will be essential to producing more seafood responsibly, efficiently, and sustainably. The discussions will explore advanced aquaculture technologies, precision farming, disease prevention and biosecurity, sustainable feeds and nutrition, automation, artificial intelligence, digital technologies, offshore aquaculture, and other emerging production systems. The day will examine how technology and innovation can help the aquaculture industry overcome current challenges and contribute to a more resilient and sustainable global seafood supply.

Through these three days, Seafood & Health 2027 will bring together the complete seafood ecosystem, including producers, fishers, aquaculture farmers, processors, exporters, traders, retailers, researchers, policymakers, technology providers, healthcare professionals, sustainability experts, and other stakeholders.

The conference will explore the complete journey of seafood—from the ocean and farm, through production and international trade, to the consumer's plate—and examine how seafood can contribute to healthier people, stronger economies, healthier oceans, and more sustainable food systems.