The conference programme includes sessions on developmental issues and the latest research on aquaculture in Africa, in a bid to bridge gaps between theoretical research and practical applications in aquaculture.
According to the organisers AFRAQ24 will gather a diverse audience, including distinguished scholars, pioneering researchers, industry experts, business leaders, policy makers and devoted practitioners.
A wide array of topics, encompassing African country aquaculture profiles, African aquaculture species and seaweed, innovative systems and practises, aquatic animal and ecosystem health, aquafeeds production and nutrition, reproduction and seed production, fish biology and environmental management, trade and markets, climate change, finance and investment, gender, youth and many more. This diverse range of subjects reflects the conference's commitment to addressing Africa’s aquaculture challenges from multiple perspectives.
The event will feature a dynamic lineup of presentations, including an opening ceremony and plenary session by Tunisia’s minister of agriculture, water resources and fisheries, Ezzedine Ben Chiekh. A keynote address on Mediterranean aquaculture will be delivered by Dr Constantinos Mylonas from Greece. This will be followed by many other interactive sessions, as outlined on the programme – where participants will have the opportunity to present their research, engage in insightful discussions, and collaborate on strategies to advance the field of aquaculture.
There is also a line-up of special sessions by WAS’s partners and conference sponsors such as African Union, WorldFish, World Bank, WISSH, US Grains, GIZ, FAO and many more. Moreover, WAS events always provide meeting points for industry associations, industry panels or B2B meetings, farmers forums, and a range of student activities. Short training courses on aquaponics and commercial aquaculture management and aquaculture students write-up workshop will be featured at AFRAQ24.
One of the major attractions at AFRAQ24 will be the international trade exhibition, where over 60 Tunisian and several international organisations will present their latest technologies, products and services.
Further information
Registrations and submission of abstracts are still open. All conference details will be updated on the event page on https://www.was.org/Meeting/code/AFRAQ24. For all enquiries on AFRAQ24 contact worldaqua@was.org or africanchapter@was.org.
For more information on the exhibition and sponsorship, please contact mario@marevent.com.
