Marking its tenth anniversary, AquaFarm 2026 is set to take place on February 18 and 19 at the Pordenone Exhibition Centre in Italy. The upcoming event will open with a session on the role of aquaculture in conserving and managing both marine and land-based aquatic resources. Water management will present a central theme, addressing the need for adaptive measures in regard to climate and environmental change. Other topics include invasive species and anthropogenic pollution, as well as the need to relocate farms due to warming surface waters. The High Seas Treaty’s regulatory framework will be discussed, as will its identification of fish farming as a key tool for the conservation and management of the world’s fish stocks, which are threatened by indiscriminate and illegal industrial fishing practices.
The event will also explore non-monoculture developments in aquaculture such as integrated multi-trophic and regenerative farming, as well as emerging technologies like robotics, AI, and precision feeding. AlgaeFarm will focus on microalgae, while NovelFarm will cover innovative crops and the rise of controlled-environment mushroom farming in Italy. AquaFishery, a new thematic area, will address small-scale and professional fishing, promoting sustainable practices and innovation in marine and inland water supply chains. This initiative will provide a platform for industry players to discuss challenges and solutions, fostering collaboration and growth in the fishing sector.
