World Trade Exhibitions, the organisers of the first AQA Conference, is pleased to announce that the full programme has been released.
The Conference will take place on 18 September 2009 at the IFEVI Exhibition Centre, alongside AQA 2009 (Aqua Farming International Exhibition) and the World Fishing Exhibition (16-19 September 2009, Vigo, Spain.
The Conference is entitled 'Marine aquaculture - the 21st century challenge for world fishing': as wild fish stocks continue to reduce, this Conference will focus on the trend to switch from wild capture fisheries to marine aquaculture. It is a must-attend event for small to medium sized fleet owners looking to expand into this fast growing sector, together with recently established marine aquaculture farm operators and anyone wanting an update on the latest technology, services and practices.
The Conference speakers are all key industry figures, a line-up that the organisers says is unlikely to be seen anywhere else this year. The Conference will be chaired by Dr Selina Stead, President of the European Aquaculture Society, who will speak on the 'Future of marine aquaculture in a changing fisheries environment'. Session one will see Gustavo Larrazabal, President of Tinamenor Group, Spain and Chairman, European Aquaculture Technology and Innovation Platform, speaking about 'Technology and innovation being developed to grow marine aquaculture'. Jean-Claude Cueff, Head of Unit, Aquaculture, DG MARE, European Commission, will then speak about the 'growing importance of aquaculture to the European economy, employment and the consumer and the European strategy for sustainable aquaculture using funding, research development and innovation'.
The second session will tackle the practical issues of running a marine aquaculture business: John Dallimore, Operations Director, TNC Partners, Hamburg, will look at 'The business plan: capital sources, time, products, markets and marketing' and Gema Chicharro Santos, Studies & Research, Agroseguro, Spain will cover 'The risks: Spanish and European aquaculture insurance products and demand.'
Session three will round up the programme with two in-depth case studies; the presenters will share their experiences and give practical information on setting up and running marine fish farms. The Conference will then conclude with a networking drinks reception after which delegates will be able to visit AQA 2009 Exhibition and World Fishing Exhibition.
Delegate places are being booked already and, as space at the Conference is limited, delegates are urged to book their place as soon as possible.
Please click the link above to download the full conference programme.
