Agenda
Conference Agenda
The agenda follows seafood's own journey
DAY 01
Seafood, Trade, Safety & Responsible Supply Chains
08:30 - 09:00
09:00 - 09:30
09:30 - 10:30
Exploring Vietnam’s transformation into a major global seafood exporter, including the development of aquaculture, processing, export markets, quality standards, government policies, and lessons that other seafood-producing countries can apply.
10:30 - 11:30
Examining seafood’s contribution to healthy diets, including high-quality protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins and minerals, while highlighting its potential role in building more sustainable global food systems.
11:30 - 12:00
12:00 - 01:00
Addressing biological, chemical and environmental risks affecting seafood safety, alongside evolving regulations, monitoring technologies, testing methods and industry approaches to ensuring safe seafood from farm or ocean to consumer.
01:00 - 02:00
02:00 - 03:00
Exploring how digital traceability can improve transparency, combat illegal fishing, strengthen compliance and provide reliable information throughout seafood supply chains, with particular attention to EU CATCH and interoperable digital systems.
03:00 - 04:00
A panel examining how certification schemes influence market access, sustainability claims, responsible production, consumer confidence and international seafood trade, while discussing challenges around costs, accessibility and harmonisation.
04:00 - 04:30
Examining tariffs, trade restrictions, geopolitical developments, sanitary and phytosanitary requirements and other barriers affecting seafood flows, competitiveness and access to international markets.
04:30 - 05:00
Discussing labour rights, worker welfare, ethical recruitment, decent working conditions and social responsibility across fishing, aquaculture, processing and seafood supply chains.
05:00 - 06:00
Addressing seafood fraud, species substitution, mislabelling, origin fraud and misleading sustainability claims, while exploring DNA testing, digital traceability and other technologies that can strengthen consumer trust.
06:00 Onwards
DAY 02
Ocean Health, Climate & Sustainable Ocean Governance
08:30 - 09:00
09:00 - 10:00
Examining the relationship between healthy oceans and global food security, with a focus on sustainable fisheries, aquaculture, marine ecosystems, nutrition and the growing role of aquatic foods in feeding a growing population.
10:00 - 11:00
Exploring the impact of mercury, microplastics, PFAS and other emerging contaminants on marine ecosystems, seafood safety and human health, alongside monitoring, mitigation and regulatory responses.
11:00 - 11:30
11:30 - 12:30
Examining the global scale and consequences of IUU fishing and the tools being used to combat it, including vessel monitoring, electronic documentation, satellite surveillance, port controls and international cooperation.
12:30 - 01:30
Exploring how fisheries, aquaculture, marine biotechnology, renewable energy, tourism and other ocean industries can generate economic value while protecting marine ecosystems and supporting coastal communities.
Title : Leveraging Sustainable Technology to Reverse Environmental Degradation Impact in the Blue Economy
Prof. Matthew Tan
Chair - Expert Group for Sustainability, APEC - Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, Singapore
01:30 - 02:30
02:30 - 03:30
Discussing the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement and its implications for marine biodiversity conservation, sustainable use of high-seas resources, marine protected areas and international ocean governance.
03:30 - 04:00
04:00 - 05:00
Showcasing how AI, satellite technology, autonomous systems, underwater robotics, sensors and digital platforms are transforming ocean observation, environmental monitoring, fisheries management and marine decision-making.
Title: From Innovation to Impact: Scaling Technology for Smarter Ocean Management
Wildan Ghiffary Turmudi
Ocean Technology Advisor, Yayasan Konservasi Alam Nusantara, Indonesia
05:00 - 05:30
Examining the effects of warming oceans, ocean acidification, changing currents, extreme weather and sea-level rise on fisheries, aquaculture and marine ecosystems, while exploring adaptation and resilience strategies.
05:30 - 06:00
Exploring practical approaches to restoring degraded marine ecosystems, including coral reefs, mangroves, seagrass and other blue-carbon ecosystems, and examining their importance for biodiversity, climate mitigation and coastal resilience.
DAY 03
Future Aquaculture, Seafood Innovation & Healthy Production
08:30 - 09:00
09:00 - 10:00
Exploring the next generation of offshore and open-ocean aquaculture, including engineering, farm design, automation, environmental management, species selection and the opportunities and challenges of scaling production offshore.
10:00 - 11:00
Examining the future of shrimp farming through advances in genetics, nutrition, biosecurity, disease management, farm technology, water quality and sustainable production practices, with particular relevance to the global shrimp industry.
11:00 - 11:30
11:30 - 12:30
Exploring seaweed and marine algae as sustainable sources of food, nutrition, ingredients, biomaterials and bioenergy, while examining their potential contribution to climate-smart food systems and the blue economy.
12:30 - 01:30
Highlighting the nutritional, environmental and economic value of oysters, mussels, clams and other shellfish, including their potential for low-impact production, ecosystem services and sustainable seafood development.
01:30 - 02:30
02:30 - 03:30
Addressing major challenges in aquatic animal health, including emerging diseases, antimicrobial resistance, biosecurity, diagnostics, vaccination, probiotics and farm-level disease prevention strategies.
03:30 - 04:00
04:00 - 05:00
Exploring innovations in aquafeed formulation, alternative proteins, microbial ingredients, algae, insect meal, functional additives and other nutritional solutions designed to improve feed efficiency, animal health and the sustainability of aquaculture.
05:00 - 06:00
Examining how AI, robotics, sensors, automation, computer vision and data analytics are transforming aquaculture into more precise, efficient and sustainable production systems, from feeding and health monitoring to environmental management and harvesting.
06:00 PM
Focus: From Ocean Health to Human Health: Building the Future of Sustainable Seafood
The closing session will bring together key insights from the three-day conference, connecting ocean health, sustainable production, seafood nutrition, technology, responsible trade and human health. It will highlight priority actions and opportunities for collaboration across industry, science, government and investment to accelerate the transition toward a healthier and more sustainable global seafood system.