Happening here: World Aquaculture Adelaide 2014
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WORLD Aquaculture Adelaide 2014 will attract thousands of international attendees to South Australia’s leading seafood producing regions during a five-day conference of industry speakers, workshops, tours, awards and more.
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It's the first time that Australia has hosted the World Aquaculture Society for fifteen years. The conference will centre on the state capital Adelaide, as well as touring the hub of Australian aquaculture in Port Lincoln.
Researchers, academics, industry analysts, government officials, policy makers and industry members will deliver talks, exchange ideas and promote the future of the industry as a whole.
In addition, tours of South Australia's other areas, such as the famous Barossa and beyond, are available to visitors who wish to experience the wide-ranging tourism and premium food and beverage industries.
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Sessions
The conference will cover almost every aspect of aquaculture and running a business.. Farming tuna, oysters and plankton cultures are a few of the panels and talks presented by researchers.
Advice on growing aquaculture businesses through marketing and media, how to operate in other countries, biosecurity information sessions, and how-tos on scientific writing are a few of the other sessions during the conference.
Full list and timing for conference sessions.
Workshops and tours
Research tour, Adelaide (SARDI and Flinders University). Date: 12 June 2014.
The tour will provide attendees with the ability to view South Australia’s capability in relation to aquatic animal research in the aquaculture area and observe the innovative projects that are being conducted in relation to aquaculture.
Technical Tour – Port Lincoln. Dates: 12-13 June 2014.
No trip to South Australia would be complete with out a visit to the aquaculture capital of the state, Port Lincoln. An exciting array of prospects organised by the local industry awaits those who attend. Tours of Abalone, Yabbie and Oyster Farms, as well as fish hatcheries and marine science centres are some of the options available to attendees.
Plenary presenters
Jose Villalon
Jose Villalon is Corporate Sustainability Director at Nutreco, based in The Netherlands. Jose received his Master of Science degree in Fish Nutrition at the University of Washington; then went on to 27-years’ experience farming tropical white shrimp in the Virgin Islands, Ecuador and Mexico.
He then joined the World Wildlife Fund (WWF-US) and led its’ Aquaculture Program for six years. He now has nine months as the Corporate Sustainability Director with Nutreco and will assist Nutreco accomplishing its 2020 vision of sustainability.
Charlie Arnot
Charlie Arnot is recognized as a thought leader in food and agriculture. He is highly regarded as both a writer and sought-after speaker who engages audiences across the globe. Charlie has more than 25 years of experience working in communications, public relations and issues management within the food system.
He also serves as CEO of the Center for Food Integrity, a national non-profit organization dedicated to building consumer trust and confidence in today’s food system.
Awards program
World Aquaculture 2014 will host the National Aquaculture Council’s Australian Aquaculture Awards – the Awards recognise and reward Australasian Aquaculture excellence in a number of categories:
1. Aquaculture Science Research
2. Aquaculture Production
3. Aquaculture Service Provider
4. New Product / Technical Innovation
The Awards will take place at the President’s Reception on Tuesday 10 June at the Adelaide Oval.
Follow the Lead for more up to date information on the World Aquaculture Adelaide 2014 conference, including research and industry news from South Australia.
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