Upcoming Events.
Seagriculture Asia-Pacific 2nd Edition
Seagriculture Asia-Pacific 2025 gathers top speakers, who will share their know-how within seaweed for feed, food, offshore cultivation, biorefinery of seaweed, and much more.
Australia's southern coast has around 1,500 species of seaweed, one of the hightes numbers in the world, with private and government investment in research and development leading to a fast-growing commerical seaweed industry.
The 3rd Annual Low Trophic Aquaculture Workshop - Norway - Ireland Seaweed Partnering Event
We are happy to announce that the 3rd annual workshop of the Low Trophic Aquaculture (LTA) network will be held in Bergen in April 2025, bringing together industry professionals, researchers, NGOs, and policymakers. New this year, the workshop will be part of the Norway - Ireland Seaweed Partnering Event, a collaboration between the Norwegian and Irish seaweed farming industries. The event is hosted by the Norwegian Seaweed Association and sponsored by the Horizon Europe project C-FAARER and Nofima.
Event details
Location: Clarion Hotel Admiral, Bergen, Norway (Address: C. Sundts gate 9)
Date & Time: April 2nd, 2025, 09:00 - 16:00 CET, and April 3rd, 2025, 09:00 - 15:00 CET
Agenda Highlights:
Day 1 Morning: Workshop on regenerative seaweed farming practices (C-FAARER).
Day 1 Afternoon: Field trip to Arctic Seaweed’s sea farm (includes lunch and discussions).
Day 2: Workshop focusing on Low Trophic Aquaculture in Norway, addressing challenges and opportunities (Nofima).
Enquiries: Marit Gjerstad - post@norseaweed.no
Attention Irish Farmers!!
Irish farmers have the opportunity to compete for a chance to have their travel expenses covered for a stay of either one or two nights. All other Irish farmers are welcome to attend at their own expense, while Norwegian participants are invited to join the workshops and activities to exchange best practices. To enter the competition, Irish farmers can apply through
Important Deadlines:
Competition application deadline: January 15th, 2025
Event registration deadline: February 15th, 2025
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INTERNATIONAL SEAWEED SYMPOSIUM 2025
The International Seaweed Association is excited to announce the 25th International Seaweed Symposium (ISS), to be held in the scenic coastal city of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. This landmark event, taking place on the traditional territories of the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees), Xwsepsum (Esquimalt), and W̱SÁNEĆ (Saanich Peninsula) Nations, celebrates the rich history and ongoing relationship between Indigenous Peoples and seaweed.
European Maritime Day 2025
European Maritime Day 2025 will be held in Cork, Ireland, featuring in-person and live-streamed sessions. This annual event celebrates Europe’s seas and maritime sectors, offering networking, workshops, and discussions on the blue economy and marine sustainability.
Highlights include the Blue Forum: Fisheries and Ocean Dialogue. Organized by the European Commission, Cork City Council, and Ireland’s Department of Environment, Climate and Communications.
Aquaculture Europe 2025
Aquaculture Europe 2025 is the premier event for aquaculture professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge and expand their network in the industry. Set against the backdrop of Valencia, Spain, from September 22-25, this conference will cover the broad spectrum of aquaculture, from innovative technologies to sustainable practices. Attendees can expect to engage in a rich program that includes scientific discussions, industry forums, and workshops, all designed to highlight the sector's role in global food security and environmental conservation.
North Sea Seaweed 2025
Save the date for North Sea Seaweed 2025! The annual event, where the European seaweed industry gathers to share the latest insights and knowledge, will take place on 9 October 2025.
AlgaEurope 2024
AlgaEurope is a unique opportunity to learn and understand all about algae production and commercialization and interact with over 400 key players from more than 45 countries.
One of the key success factors of AlgaEurope is the close cooperation between EABA - European Algae Biomass Association and DLG Benelux.
The main target of EABA is to act as a catalyst for fostering synergies among scientists, industrialists, and decision-makers in order to promote the development of research, technology, and industrial capacities in the field of Algae. DLG Benelux is part of DLG International: the leading German consulting company of the DLG group for the Agribusiness and Food Industry offering international expertise in setting up trade fairs and providing project management and consultancy services - national and international. Read more about EABA and DLG Benelux.
2024 ALGAE BIOMASS SUMMIT
The Summit is the largest gathering of commercial leaders, entrepreneurs, scientists, policymakers, investors, and young innovators that are driving innovation forward and building the algae and seaweed economy. Join us at the Royal Sonesta Galleria in Houston, Texas, October 20-22, 2024.
Keynote speakers, panel discussions, technical talks, poster presentations and networking opportunities offer Summit attendees access to the most current trends and opportunities to make meaningful connections no matter where you are in the world.
Oceanovation
The Oceanovation Festival in The Hague is an event that unites innovators and organizations to promote sustainable ocean solutions. It serves as a platform for showcasing ocean-related innovations and fostering collaborations for a healthier ocean.
Seagriculture
Seagriculture EU 2024 gathers top speakers, who will share their know-how within seaweed for feed, food, offshore cultivation, biorefinery of seaweed, and much more.
The Seagriculture conference has built up a solid reputation as the leading conference for the seaweed industry, the Seagriculture conference in Europe has been successfully organized since 2012.
The North Sea Seaweed Conference
The North Sea Seaweed conference in The Hague, scheduled for June 5th and 6th, 2024, will convene industry members to discuss the latest developments in seaweed farming and its diverse applications, aiming to foster collaboration and innovation within the seaweed sector while addressing its role in nature-inclusive and sustainable production.
5th Seaweed4Health Conference
The 5th Seaweed for Health conference will be held from May 22nd to 24th, 2024, in Cork, Ireland, featuring discussions on the health benefits of seaweed and its potential in everyday life, with a focus on promoting awareness and understanding of seaweed's health properties.
2024 UN Ocean Decade Conference
The Ocean Decade Conference: Organized by the United Nations, The Ocean Conference aims to support the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14, which focuses on conserving and sustainably using the oceans, seas, and marine resources. This conference brings together governments, scientists, NGOs, and other stakeholders to discuss ocean-related issues.
World Ocean Summit 2024
The World Ocean Summit: Organized by The Economist, the World Ocean Summit is an annual event that convenes global leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the ocean. The conference covers a wide range of topics, including marine pollution, sustainable fishing, climate change, and marine conservation.
C-FAARER Irish Ocean Farming Cluster - Coordination and Networking Event
You're invited to a cluster coordination and networking event for professionals in the ocean farming sector, including seaweed and shellfish cultivation, and those involved in processing and production. This gathering is a unique opportunity to contribute to the formation of our new national cluster, influencing its direction and impact on the future of our industry and its commitment to sustainable practices.
European Ocean Days
European Ocean Days, taking place from March 4th to March 8th, 2024, is a week-long event covering various European maritime topics, including the EU Mission Ocean and Waters, future priorities for Europe’s seas, blue innovation and investment opportunities, and ocean literacy activities,
BioMarine 2024
The BioMarine event in Biarritz is a premier convention that fosters collaboration and innovation in the blue economy, serving as a platform for connecting businesses across various sectors to build a sustainable marine industry.
AlgaEurope 2023
For years AlgaEurope has been one of the most global comprehensive conferences about science, technology, and business in the Algae Biomass sector.
C-FAARER Ocean Farming Workshop
Join us for our in-person event in Dublin to brainstorm about our Community of Practice. On November 16th and 17th, the consortium gets together to make plans for the future of our project. We invite any marine innovator, entrepreneur and practitioner to join us during a workshop on the Community of Practice.
Nordic Seaweed Conference
Nordic Seaweed Conference wants to exchange knowledge and ambitious ideas between scientists, existing companies and upcoming entrepreneurs. Networking is an important part of the conference. New collaborations are started, existing projects are developed and new business partners are found during the conference. Focus this year is Seaweed as a tool for emission capture and utilisation.
Algae Biomass Summit
Algae Biomass Summit: Returning to an in-person event, ABS will be the largest gathering of commercial leaders, entrepreneurs, scientists, policymakers, investors, and young innovators that are driving innovation forward and building the algae and seaweed economy.