SEPTEMBER 22-25, 2025

Aquaculture for everyone

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Aquaculture for everyone
With its diversity of species and production Developing social licence and promoting not only the
technologies, its diversity of market propositions and production and commercialization of high quality and
with its reverence for the environment and the way in health aquatic feeds, but also the ecosystem services
which this is changing, Aquaculture is established as that aquaculture provides, are key features of AE2025
an essential sector in global food supply. - giving value to each and every person in Spain and
There is therefore no doubt that aquaculture is and throughout Europe.
needs to be for everyone.
The AE2025 parallel sessions will cover the full scope
This all-inclusive concept is feasible and compatible of European aquaculture scientific disciplines and
with the environmental integrity of our coastal areas, species and will comprise submitted oral and poster
with the regeneration and sustainability of our presentations. AE2025 will also feature an inter-
primary sectors, with the economic well-being for national trade exhibition, industry forum, student
important food value chains, with the professional sessions and activities, satellite workshops and
and entrepreneurial formation of local human capital updates on EU research.
and with the long-life learning needs of our public
administrations.

In addition to the thematic sessions, AE2025 also includes parallel and Eposter sessions. Oral presentation slots
in our AE events are 15 minutes. This is an initial list of sessions that will be open for online abstract submission.
This list could be subject to change.

Allocating space for aquaculture | Animal testing and ethical research | Aquaponics | Aquatic Food Systems |
Capacity, centres of excellence, research infrastructure, reference centres, TNA | Conservation & Restoration (all
species) | Early life development | Environment - Biological threats & predators | Environment - Interactions |
Environment - Microplastics, Litter & Ecotoxicity | Environment - Monitoring, Forecasting & Indicators | Health &
welfare management – microbiome | Health management – biosecurity & prevention | Health management –
treatment & monitoring | Integrated Multitrophic Aquaculture (IMTA) | Integrating omic approaches |
Knowledge management & science communication | Light and Aquatic Organisms | Market & value chain
economics | Nature-based solutions & regenerative farming | Nutrition - Alternative ingredients | Nutrition -
Feed delivery & operations | Nutrition - Functional ingredients | Nutrition - Physiology & Requirements | Nutrition
- Digestibility and Sustainability | Offshore & Multi-use | Operations in aquaculture facilities | Post-harvest -
novel food products | Post-harvest - processing, packing and value addition | Precision - Digital twins, modeling
& AI | Precision - Sensors, robotics/ROV and control | Public perception and social license | RAS - water, solids,
gas | Reproduction & broodstock management - freshwater | Reproduction & broodstock management -
marine | SEA Young Spanish Scientists | Selective breeding & genomics | Socio-economics & consumer studies |
Species - Algal (macro/micro) production | Species - Molluscs & other shellfish | Species - Percid Fish Culture |
Species - Shrimp & crustaceans | Species - Trout | Training & Life-long learning | THINKIN AZUL- Multidisciplinary
Research Program of Excellence | Welfare

MORE INFORMATION, ABSTRACT SUBMISSION AND

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR
ABSTRACT ONLINE VIA REGISTRATION AT [Link]
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ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
There you will find guidelines for abstract DEADLINE MAY 1, 2025
preparation and sample.
oral slots are limited, please submit before the deadline
If you are unable to submit online, please contact the
Aquaculture Europe conference manager at
worldaqua@[Link]

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Welcome to Valencia! The home of paella, but not just !
Valencia is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city on the Mediterranean coast. Once the
capital of its own kingdom, it is now a regional capital and Spain’s third
largest city. The city was founded by the Romans, taken by the Visigoths, and
prospered under the Moors. Each civilisation has left its mark and the historic
centre includes a 13th century cathedral (La Seo) with paintings by Goya, and
a splendid gothic 15th century silk exchange (La Lonja). The city is home to
one of Europe’s most exciting urban development projects, including the Arts
and Science Centre, located near to the port.

Valencia is also one of the most important regions of the Spanish aquaculture sector. Not only in production
volumes, but also in scientific excellence. Marine Aquaculture is indeed a very active sector at the Valencian region,
leading Spanish production of marine fish, mainly sea bream, meagre and sea bass.

The Valencian Council of Education, Universities and Employment and the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation
and Universities have co-funded a multidisciplinary research program of excellence –ThinkInAzul Valencian
Community- focused on Marine Sciences to mitigate the effects of climate change on the conservation of the
marine environment and aquaculture production. The programme co-ordinated at the regional level by CSIC,
together with the University of Alicante, will finish in 2025 and AE2025 will be one of the platforms to communicate
the outcomes of this important initiative.

AE2025 will take place at the Palacio de Congresos (Valencia Congress Centre) and the adjacent Sercotel Sorolla
Palace Hotel. The President’s reception will take place at the Arts and Science Centre - Arqueries site -.

Valencia International Airport is located 8 km to the west of the city and most European
cities are within 1-3 hours flying time. #AE25VAL

Engaging with Industry

The Aquaculture Europe events are all about communication with the sector. AE2025 will feature a special
international trade exhibition, where regional and international companies will present their latest products and
services. Standard and Corner booths are available, and each booth is 6m2 (2x3m) and features walls, carpet, two
chairs and one table, spotlights, one power outlet, fascia identification sign and two free full delegate registrations
for the conference. Additional staff can register through the booth contract at significantly reduced rates.

The AE events also feature special forums for industry, where

presentations and panel discussions focus on relevant and REGISTRATION RATES
timely issues for the sector. Other industry-oriented events will
take place around the trade exhibition, and technical tours will Type of Register by Register by After
be organised. Registration July 15, 2025 Sept 15, 2025 Sept 15, 2025

EAS Member € 495 € 550 € 610

The AE event is a focal point for meetings of European Rate*

associations, satellite workshops of EU projects and other EAS Member € 155 € 210 € 275
Student Rate**
events. We can provide options for your meeting.
Non-member € 590 € 650 € 710
Rate

Networking for students Spouse Rate € 390 € 490 € 490

Trade Show Pass only, valid whole period: € 50

*you must mention your member ID
Special events will be arranged for students attending AE2025 **include valid proof

to enable networking and exchange of ideas. These include a

student workshop and a social reception for attending
students. Students receive the full registration package plus
the student reception. Membership of the EAS is free for
students. To qualify for the student rate and for EAS
membership, a copy of your student I.D. is required.

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Steering Committee AE2025 Overview
Chair: Monday, 22 September
Jaume Perez Sanchez (IATS/CSIC) Registration open 12.00-18.00
Exhibitor move in 12.00-18.00
Steering committee (SC): EAS Board Meeting 09.00-14.00
Diego Mendiola (Caviar Pirinea), Rafael Sebastián/Jorge Opening Ceremony & EAS Awards 18.00-19.00
Miguel Mocholí (DG Science & Research; Valencian Welcome Drink 19.00-21.00
Government for Education, Universities and Employment),
Carola González Kessler/ Julian Garcia Baena (Spanish Tuesday, 23 September
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food - MAPA), Javier Registration open 07.30-18.00
Ojeda González-Posada (APROMAR), Javier Remiro Plenary Session & Student Spotlight 09.00-10.00
(Biodiversity Foundation), Kilian Toledo (Alicante University) Coffee Break 10.00-10.30
Trade Show open 10.00-19.00
Sessions 10.30-12.30
Industry Forum 14.00-17.30
Lunches (on your own) 12.30-14.00
Sessions 14.00-17.30
Eposter Session/Happy Hour 17.30-19.00
EAS General Assembly (incl. drinks) 18.00-19.00
Student Reception 19.00-21.00

Wednesday, 24 September
Registration open 08.00-17.30
Plenary Session 09.00-10.00
Coffee Break 10.00-10.30
Sessions 10.30-12.30
Innovation Forum 10.30-17.30
Trade Show open 10.00-19.00
Lunches (on your own) 12.30-14.00
Sessions 14.00-17.30
Program Co-chairs Student workshop 14.00-17.30
17.30-18.30
Razzmatazz
Diego Mendiola (Caviar Pirinea) and Martin Føre (SINTEF) Eposter Session/Happy Hour 17.30-19.00
Presidents Reception 19.00-22.00

Thursday, 25 September
Local Organizing Committee (LOC) Registration open 08.00-15.30
Sessions 09.00-11.00
Ariadna Sitjà Bobadilla (IATS /CSIC), Francisco Montero (UV),
Coffee Break 11.00-11.30
Juan F. Asturiano (UPV), Jerónimo Chirivella (UCV), Rebeca
Plenary Session & Poster Awards 11.30-13.00
Lago Garza (Spanish Aquaculture Technology Platform),
Trade Show open 10.00-16.30
Cristina Tomás (Spanish Aquaculture Society, SEA), Alejandro Lunches (on your own) 13.00-14.00
Güelfo / Caty Cabrera (MisPeces, Portal ACUI) and Amaya Sessions 14.00-17.30
Ráez (Valencia Convention Bureau)

Contacts
Conference: eas@[Link]
Registration: worldaqua@[Link]
Booths/Sponsors: mario@[Link]

#AE25VAL
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