Medellín, Colombia epicentre of aquaculture in 2024

February 16, 2024 - Medellín will be the headquarters of the Congress on Aquaculture in Latin America 'Innovation and Sustainability for Global Aquaculture', which will include LACQUA 2024, The 8th Latin American conference on native fish culture and the 11th Colombian aquaculture congress, from September 24-27, 2024 at the Plaza Mayor Convention Center. 

This event is the result of collaboration between entities such as WAS-LACC, the Latin American Association on Native Fish Farming, the Colombian Academic Association of Aquaculture, the CES University, the University of Antioquia and Fedeacua.

The congress will bring together experts on topics of global relevance, addressing the development, sustainability and growth of aquaculture in Latin America and the Caribbean. Participants will have the opportunity to send summaries of their most recent research and work to present orally or in poster format throughout the three days of the event and the pre- and post-congress courses. In addition, it will stand out with the presence of the largest aquaculture trade fair in Colombia.

The deadline for reception of abstracts is March 31, 2024.

Registration for the Aquaculture Congress in Latin America 'Innovation and Sustainability for Global Aquaculture' offers differential rates for Colombians. Interested parties are encouraged to register before August 1 to take advantage of the early registration discount characteristic of LACQUA24 events.

Consult the following links for all information related to programming, rules for submitting abstracts and rates for participants:

Colombians
Internationals
Register HERE

The trade fair has been characterised as the ideal space for entities and companies since it offers the opportunity to show the public their offer of products and services to more than 1800 attendees that we expect in 2024. More than 100 companies have participated in previous events and on this occasion the following companies are participating: TGV de Colombia, Feeding Systems SL, USSEC, Trovan, The Center for Aquaculture Technologies, CEDIA, Keenebec River Biosciences, TecnoAqua, Aquatic Equipment & Design Inc, Faivre, Prilabsa, Global Motor, Madan Technologies, Kaiser Compressors, AquaLabo, Ormendes SA, Aquamanager, Hanna Instruments, Itacol. There are still stands available for what will be the largest aquaculture trade fair in Colombia.

The Aquaculturists

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