Hyderabad, India – November 10–13, 2025, The World Aquaculture Society (WAS) is pleased to share exciting updates for World Aquaculture 2025 India (WA2025), set to take place at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre – Novotel. Spanning three days of conference sessions and a concurrent three-day exhibition, WA2025 will offer a dynamic platform featuring technical presentations, workshops, exhibitions, and extensive networking opportunities. This landmark international event is proudly hosted by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB), with strong from P.V. Narsimha Rao Telangana Veterinary University and the Society of Aquaculture Professionals (SAP)—reflecting a powerful collaboration between academic institutions, government bodies, and industry stakeholders.
Plenary speaker announcement
We are honored to welcome Dr. Manuel Barange from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, as a Plenary Speaker. With a distinguished background in aquaculture, he will share his insights and experience that will offer valuable insights to attendees from over 100 countries.
Dr. Manuel Barange is the Assistant Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and Director of its Fisheries and Aquaculture Division. He is an Honorary Professor at the University of Exeter, UK, and a visiting Professor of the Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute (CAFS), Qingdao, China. Prof Barange was the Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Director of Science at the Plymouth Marine Laboratory and Chair of the scientific committee of the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES). He is a global fisheries and aquaculture expert, with a particular focus on climate and anthropogenic impacts on marine ecosystems and on the role of aquatic foods in ending hunger and poverty. He has over 130 academic publications, and in 2010 was awarded the UNESCO-IOC Roger Revelle Medal for his contributions to ocean science.
His plenary address, aligned with the conference theme “Aquaculture Opportunities, Options, and Optimism,” will take place on November 11, 2025, at 9:50 AM.
WAS-APC Student and Women Participation Travel Awards:
In the next generation of aquaculture professionals, WA2025 is pleased to offer Student Travel Awards presented by WAS-Asian Pacific Chapter. These awards aim to encourage students’ participation, attend the conference, providing them with the invaluable opportunity to present their research, submit an abstract, participate in discussions, and connect with leaders in the field. The award funds will be given to the recipient to assist with travel expenses to attend the conference and present their abstract.
For more information, please visit the WAS-APC website at https://www.was.org/APC, or the WAS- APC Chapter Executive Officer at [email protected].
Call for Abstracts – Deadline: July 15, 2025
WA2025 invites researchers, academics, and industry professionals to submit abstracts for oral or poster presentations. This is a prime opportunity to share groundbreaking research and innovations with a diverse, international audience.
Submission Deadline: July 15, 2025 Event Sponsor Partnership
WA2025 is proud to acknowledge the generous of our premier sponsors: Blue Aqua, Devee Group, INVE Aquaculture, MSD Animal Health, SyAqua, and Zeigler. Their continued commitment plays a vital role in the success of this global event and the advancement of sustainable aquaculture practices. We are also delighted to welcome QRILL Aqua, Aker BioMarine company, as the newest sponsor of WA2025. QRILL Aqua Aker QRILL Company is an Antarctic krill-harvesting company dedicated to improving health across species.
Please visit through the official WA2025 website at https://was.org/meeting/code/WAI2025
For conference management inquiries, Mr. John Cooksey at [email protected]
For booth and sponsorship details, reach out to Mr. Mario Stael at [email protected].
For General inquiries, WAS-APC Executive Officer at [email protected]
Editor at the digital magazine AquaHoy. He holds a degree in Aquaculture Biology from the National University of Santa (UNS) and a Master’s degree in Science and Innovation Management from the Polytechnic University of Valencia, with postgraduate diplomas in Business Innovation and Innovation Management. He possesses extensive experience in the aquaculture and fisheries sector, having led the Fisheries Innovation Unit of the National Program for Innovation in Fisheries and Aquaculture (PNIPA). He has served as a senior consultant in technology watch, an innovation project formulator and advisor, and a lecturer at UNS. He is a member of the Peruvian College of Biologists and was recognized by the World Aquaculture Society (WAS) in 2016 for his contribution to aquaculture.
