World Aquaculture Society Calendar of Events
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2026
April 2026
Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA

he 24th International Pectinid Workshop will be held from 22nd to 28th April, 2026, in New Bedford, Massachusetts (USA)
The International Pectinid Workshop has been a biennial event on the calendar of marine researchers from all over the world since 1976. The workshop is dedicated to the dissemination of knowledge concerning the scallop species of the world. Pectinids have a worldwide economic and ecological importance as evidenced by the more than 125 participants from 25 countries who usually attend the workshops.
The 24th Workshop will focus on the biology, aquaculture, reproduction, physiology, biochemistry, genetics, fisheries, ecology and economics of scallops. We encourage all individuals involved with pectinids to submit an abstract for consideration as an oral or poster presentation at the workshop.
In addition to the scientific programme, we hope you enjoy the social events we have planned. You can also enjoy historic New Beford, once the capital of the American whaling industry, now home to the nations most profitable and sustainable scallop fishin fleet. New Bedford offers many museums and activities on the waterfront and historic city center, including the New Bedford Whaling Museum and the Fisherman's Museum.
We are looking forward to seeing you in New Bedford in Apri 2026.
May 2026
Location: MEGARON ATHENS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTRE

The Aquaculture Congress 2026 will address the challenges and opportunities in aquaculture, latest trends, innovations, and policy developments shaping its future in Greece and internationally. Targeted B2B meetings will be organized among aquaculture companies for networking in Greece and beyond.
Location: Darwin, Australia

CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, in partnership with the Darwin Convention Centre and NT Business Events, is proud to invite you to the 22nd International Symposium on Fish Nutrition and Feeding (ISFNF 2026). This biennial event will take place from 18 to 21 May 2026 in Australia’s tropical north, in Darwin, a city with the spectacular and unique natural landscapes of Kakadu, Litchfield, and Nitmiluk National Parks at its doorstep and where you can engage in the unique culture and art of Australia’s First Nations peoples. Under the theme “Feeding Innovation Through Partnership,” this event will showcase cutting-edge science, practical innovation, and global collaboration across research, industry, and policy. As aquaculture expands to meet growing food demands, ISFNF 2026 offers a vital platform to tackle sustainability, feed efficiency, and nutritional resilience head-on. We invite you now to submit high-quality contributions aligned with the Symposium’s core themes, and to help drive progress in fish and shellfish nutrition science through research, knowledge sharing and global collaboration. ISFNF 2026 delegates will have the opportunity to engage with peers from around the world in a vibrant week of presentations, discussions, and organised visits to local research facilities and iconic Northern Territory attractions.
June 2026
Location: Singapore EXPO Convention & Exhibition Centre

After the successful World Aquaculture Conference and Trade Show held in Singapore in 2022, we have decided to return to Singapore in 2026. World Aquaculture
Singapore 2026 will provide an excellent venue for international networking and knowledge exchange among aquaculture practitioners, academics, and commercial companies from the Asia-Pacific
region and around the world. Aquaculture is rapidly growing in the Asia-Pacific region and increasingly being integrated into Singapore’s food systems, making 2026 the perfect time for the global aquaculture community to focus on Singapore.
A major international trade show at WORLD AQUACULTURE SINGAPORE 2026 is the place to learn about the latest aquaculture technologies presented by exhibitors from around the world.










