The 12th Future Fish Eurasia, an international fair for fish imports, exports, processing, aquaculture, and fisheries, took place from October 10–12, 2024, at the Izmir International Fair Centre. Organized by Eurasia Trade Fairs, the event spanned an 11,000m² hall, featuring products and services from 171 local and international companies across 26 countries, including including Belgium, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, India, Italy, Japan, The Netherlands, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, and UK, as well as leading Turkish companies.
The fair attracted visitors from Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, the Far East, and the Turkic Republics, offering insights into the latest industry trends and technologies. Exhibits ranged from seafood products to processing machinery, aquaculture equipment to feed and vaccines, recirculation systems to logistics solutions, giving attendees a chance to explore new markets and opportunities.
Event highlights included expert-led discussions on sustainability, featuring presentations by Dr. Kiranpreet Kaur of AKER BIOMARINE Norway and Dr. Tufan Eroldogan from Cukurova University. The second day hosted the AQUACULTURE CONTACT FORUM, where Norwegian Ambassador Andreas Gaarder and other leaders discussed Turkey-Norway business opportunities, sustainability in fish farming, and aquaculture technology and innovation.
Supported by the Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Aegean Exporters Association, İzmir Chamber of Commerce, Small and Medium Business Development and Support Administration (KOSGEB), and key industry players, Future Fish Eurasia 2024 welcomed 7,924 trade visitors, offering ample B2B networking opportunities and insights into emerging industry trends.