International Conference on seafood and Health 2027
Vietnam | September 21ā23, 2027
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A clear global message
The International Conference on Seafood & Health 2027 is built around a clear global message: seafood plays a greater role in the future of human nutrition, sustainable food systems, and planetary health.
As countries around the world work to increase seafood production and promote healthier and more sustainable sources of protein, seafood offers significant advantages. It provides high-quality protein along with essential micronutrients and nutrients that are often limited or absent in many land-based protein sources. At the same time, responsible seafood production and well-managed fisheries can contribute to lower environmental impacts and support the long-term sustainability of global food systems.
As global demand for seafood continues to grow, international seafood trade is also expected to expand. Vietnam, one of the world's leading seafood-producing and exporting nations, provides a highly relevant setting for this global conversation. By bringing the conference to Vietnam, we aim to create an international platform at the heart of one of the world's most dynamic seafood markets.
Advisory Board
Mr. Chandra Bhat
Aquaculture Expert, PMMSY Committee Yadgiri, India
Dr. Vu Ngoc Ut
Professor, Can Tho University, Vietnam
Dr. Kittichai Vichayanuraksa
Chief Operating Officer, Sarasin Hatchery & Farm, Thailand
Tamas Eisenbeck
Senior Policy Officer, Seafood Europe, Germany
Prof. Matthew Tan
Chair - Expert Group for Sustainability, APEC - Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, SingaporeSpeakers
Wildan Ghiffary Turmud
Ocean Technology Advisor, Yayasan Konservasi Alam Nusantara, Indonesia
Yahira Piedrahita F
Executive Director CNA, EcuadorOrganizations Represented by Our Speakers & Advisory Board
A Conference Built Like the Value Chain It Serves
From hatchery to harbour to household, Seafood & Health 2027 mirrors the journey of seafood itself ā moving through production, trade, science, and the plate. Every format is built for a different kind of conversation.
FORMAT 01
Hatchery-to-Harbor Talks
Short, high-impact sessions from farmers, hatchery operators, and exporters on what's happening on the water right now ā yields, biosecurity, costs, and the realities behind the headlines.
FORMAT 02
Blue Boardroom Huddles
Closed-door, peer-only roundtables for CEOs and senior leaders of exporting companies and aquaculture groups. Confidential conversations on tariffs, certification burdens, and supply chain risk
FORMAT 03
Tide Talks
provocations from voices outside the usual seafood circuit ā marine biologists, ocean-tech founders, policy disruptors, and conservationists ā bringing in ideas the industry doesn't hear enough.
Knowledge Pathways
Follow the pathway that matters to your work
01
Blue Resilience
Sustainable aquaculture, fisheries management, and climate-adapted farming. Sessions on shrimp and pangasius production, biosecurity, hatchery innovation, and building farms that can withstand a changing ocean.
02
Nutrition & Public Health
Seafood's role in global diets and long-term health outcomes. From omega-3 research and child development to reducing cardiovascular risk ā the science behind why seafood belongs on more plates.
03
Trade & Market Access
Tariffs, certifications, and export logistics. Sessions on navigating EU, US, and Chinese market requirements, tariff shifts, and what "sustainably sourced" needs to mean for buyers.
04
Ocean Tech & Traceability
Recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), monitoring technology, and blockchain-based traceability. How digital tools are reshaping biosecurity, transparency, and production efficiency.
Lead the Conversation on Seafood Nutrition
Submit your speaking proposal, innovative ideas, or critical issues to help shape the future of seafood nutrition.
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 Vietnamās 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 seafoodās 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.
Registration
Registration Tiers
Choose the pass that fits your role in the chain
Registration Tier
Pre-Registration
Pre-Registration Until October 30, 2026
Industry Delegate / Business Professional
$750
Seafood Producer / Exporter
$700
Aquaculture Professional/Researcher
$650
Nutrition & Healthcare Professional
$650
Academic / Researcher
$600
Government / NGO Delegate
$500
Startup / SME Delegate
$500
Student Delegate
$350
Early Bird
Registration Tier
Early Bird
Early Bird Until March 30, 2027
Industry Delegate / Business Professional
$850
Seafood Producer / Exporter
$800
Aquaculture Professional/Researcher
$750
Nutrition & Healthcare Professional
$750
Academic / Researcher
$700
Government / NGO Delegate
$600
Startup / SME Delegate
$600
Student Delegate
$400
Registration Tier
Standard Registration
Standard Registration From June 1, 2027
Industry Delegate / Business Professional
$950
Seafood Producer / Exporter
$900
Aquaculture Professional/Researcher
$850
Nutrition & Healthcare Professional
$850
Academic / Researcher
$800
Government / NGO Delegate
$700
Startup / SME Delegate
$700
Student Delegate
$450
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Speaker Biography
Mr Chandra Bhat
Aquaculture Expert, PMMSY Committee Yadgiri, India
Mr. Chandra Bhat is a Senior executive and aquaculture specialist with over three decades of global experience spanning India, the Middle East, and Africa. Recognized for leading start-ups, turnarounds, and expansion projects in seafood processing, aquaculture farming, and integrated food businesses. Built and managed shrimp hatcheries, farms, and processing plants, achieved record-breaking yields, and secured international certifications (BRC, IFS, ASC, ISO). Advisor to governments, universities, and investors on aquaculture development, traceability, and sustainability. Skilled at building large teams (750+) and training them to world-class standards.
Speaker Biography
Dr. Vu Ngoc Ut
Professor, Can Tho University, Vietnam
Dr. Vu Ngoc Ut is a professor in aquaculture and Rector of the College of Aquaculture and Fisheries, Can Tho University, Viet Nam.
He graduated his MSc program in Aquaculture at Ghent University, Belgium in 1997 and earned his PhD degree in Applied marine biology and Aquaculture from University of Wales Bangor, UK in 2003.
Dr. Vu Ngoc Ut has experienced in teaching and research in aquaculture for more than 30 years. He has supervised more than 10 PhD students and 50 MSs students. Dr. Vu Ngoc Ut has also led more than 25 different projects including international, ministerial and provincial projects covering different fields related in aquaculture. He has also published more than 150 papers in which 40 of them are on Scopus/WoS journals. He has recently been awarded 2 projects funded by UK BBSRC in collaboration with Stirling University and Southampton University and 2 projects funded by VLIR-OUS and Gestic, Belgium in collaboration with Ghent University on resilient and sustainable aquaculture in the Mekong Delta, Viet Nam.
Speaker Biography
Dr. Kittichai Vichayanuraksa
Chief Operating Officer, Sarasin Hatchery & Farm, Thailand
Dr. Kittichai Vichayanuraksa is an accomplished aquaculture and shrimp industry executive with more than 30 years of experience spanning shrimp breeding, hatchery operations, farming, feed, frozen seafood, supply chain management, sales, marketing, business development, and digital transformation.
He holds a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine from Kasetsart University and currently serves as Chief Operating Officer of Sarasin Hatchery & Farm Group, Thailand. He has also held senior leadership positions including Managing Director and Co-Founder of Sarasin Hatchery & Farm Group, Director on the Board of Trang Seafood Public Company Limited, Marketing Director of WellDyeing Factory (China) Co., Ltd., and Assistant Vice President & Country Director of Gold Coin Specialities (Thailand), part of the Aboitiz Group.
Dr. Kittichai has extensive expertise in shrimp hatchery management, SPF broodstock, biosecurity, shrimp health, genetics, feed and nutrition, production efficiency, supply chain management, and strategic business development. His experience covers multiple shrimp species, including Black Tiger, Vannamei, Pacific Blue Shrimp, and Banana Shrimp.
A strong advocate of innovation, he has focused on applying digital technologies, data analytics, AI, and digital transformation to modernize hatchery operations, improve production planning, strengthen biosecurity, reduce operational risks and costs, and enhance productivity and profitability. He is also experienced in strategic planning, customer relationship management, sales and marketing, R&D, and building sustainable value chains across the shrimp industry.
With extensive industry relationships across Thailand and Asia, Dr. Kittichai is recognized for his leadership, technical expertise, strategic vision, and commitment to advancing sustainable and high-performance aquaculture.
Speaker Biography
Tamas Eisenbeck
Senior Policy Officer, Seafood Europe, Germany
TamƔs Eisenbeck is a fisheries, aquaculture, and seafood policy professional with experience spanning EU seafood policy, fisheries monitoring, aquaculture research and development, and recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS).
He currently serves as a Senior Policy Officer at Seafood Europe, where he coordinates the Food Law Working Group and works on EU seafood trade regulations, food law, and autonomous tariff quotas. His previous experience includes fisheries observation in the Antarctic krill and bluefin tuna fisheries, aquaculture R&D at AquaBioTech Group, and hands-on installation and maintenance of RAS facilities across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
TamĆ”s has also worked with the Research Institute for Fisheries and Aquaculture of Hungary and the European Commissionās DG MARE. He holds an Erasmus Mundus Joint Masterās Degree in Aquaculture, Environment and Society, with academic experience across the Scottish Association for Marine Science, the University of Crete, and Nantes UniversitĆ©.
His expertise covers fisheries and seafood policy, trade regulation, aquaculture innovation, RAS technology, sustainability, fisheries compliance, and stakeholder coordination, making him a valuable contributor to discussions on the future of sustainable seafood and aquaculture.
Speaker Biography
Wildan Ghiffary Turmud
Ocean Technology Advisor, Yayasan Konservasi Alam Nusantara, Indonesia
Wildan brings over 10 years of experience in ocean conservation technology, small-scale fisheries, and transparency governance practices in the marine and fisheries sector in Asia Pacific. His knowledge and expertise in the ocean monitoring technology have helped a lot in providing, proposing, and choosing adaptive solutions to marine protected areas management.
Prior to joining Yayasan Konservasi Alam Nusantara (YKAN), Wildan leads Global Fishing Watchās small-scale fisheries initiatives program. He is based in Indonesia and His role as part of the global transparency program, working closely with governments, fishing associations, NGOs and other institutions to support the sustainable management of capture fisheries resources by increasing transparency of human activities at sea. Wildan has a bachelor of science in marine science from the Universitas Padjadjaran in Indonesia and a master of science in aquaculture and marine resource management from Wageningen University and Research in the Netherlands.
Speaker Biography
Yahira Piedrahita F
Executive Director CNA, Ecuador
Yahira Piedrahita is Aquaculture Engineer from ESPOL, holding a diploma in Fisheries Economics and a Masterās in Bioaquatic Resource Management and Environment. With over 30 years of experience in shrimp aquaculture, expertise covers production, health management, water and soil quality, and quality control. Certified instructor in HACCP and SCP, with extensive knowledge of EU, U.S., and Chinese food safety legislation, market access requirements, and audit procedures. Professional background includes leadership roles in Ecuadorās government as Director General of Aquaculture and of the National Fisheries Institute, university teaching, and consultancy for multinational companies and international organizations such as CBI, the EU, UNIDO, and FAO. Founding member of CIDEEA, Advisory Council member of USSECās Soy Excellence Center, and Board Member of the World Aquaculture Society (2023ā2026). Since 2011, serving as Executive Director of Ecuadorās National Chamber of Aquaculture.
Speaker Biography
Prof. Matthew Tan
Chair - Expert Group for Sustainability, APEC - Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, Singapore
Professor Matthew Tan is an eminent sustainability specialist and seasoned venture capitalist with over three decades of experience across Asia. He brings deep domain expertise at the intersection of advanced technologies, investment, and institutional-scale commercialisation, underpinned by his extensive track record as an AgriTech practitioner.
He currently serves as Singaporeās Private Sector Representative to the APEC Policy Partnership on Food Security (PPFS), and as Chair of the APEC Expert Group for Sustainability. For the past number of years, he has also been actively involved in assisting governments with their Economic Transformation ā Agri Tech 4.0 in the light of food security; working in tandem with the various ministries and multiple stakeholders in the various economies with an overarching view to achieving their future food security goals.
As an Agri-Tech domain specialist, Matthew has pioneered carbon-neutral strategies that mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, reduce operational footprints, and enable organizations to transition toward climate-resilient and sustainable models. His work bridges strategy and execution, ensuring that initiatives deliver measurable outcomes in food production and processing systems.
His recent achievements include spearheading the integration of AI elements into Agri-tech projects, aligning business strategies with sustainable practices; development and executing carbon-neutral strategies whereby effectively reducing the environmental footprint of related Agri & Food production operations. His commitment to promoting sustainable practices is further demonstrated through the establishment of strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, including government bodies, NGOs, and industry leaders.
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