Aquaculture Europe 2025
Aquaculture Europe 2025 (AE2025) is set to take place in Valencia, Spain, from 22 to 25 September 2025, bringing together Europe’s leading researchers, innovators, industry professionals, and policymakers in one of the continent’s most vibrant coastal cities.
Hosted in the Palacio de Congresos de Valencia, AE2025 promises an inspiring and forward-looking programme that highlights aquaculture’s vital role in building a resilient, sustainable, and inclusive food system — in line with the EU’s Green Deal and Blue Economy objectives.
With its diversity of species, production systems, and market approaches, aquaculture stands at the crossroads of food security, environmental stewardship, and economic development. AE2025 will showcase how this essential sector can serve everyone — supporting healthy oceans, thriving communities, and competitive value chains across Europe.
The event will explore how aquaculture:
- Aligns with coastal sustainability and marine ecosystem protection.
- Supports innovation in feed and species diversification.
- Contributes to rural development and local employment.
- Enhances skills and lifelong learning in blue careers.
- Builds social licence through transparency and public engagement.
AE2025 will feature:
- A rich scientific programme with oral and poster presentations across all major disciplines and species.
- An international trade exhibition and industry forum.
- Student-led sessions, workshops, and networking activities.
- Satellite events and updates on EU-funded research, including Horizon Europe projects.
The conference will open in a world-class auditorium accommodating over 1,400 participants and will provide ample opportunities for networking in beautifully designed, interconnected spaces.
All stakeholders involved in aquaculture and blue innovation — researchers, SMEs, NGOs, and regional authorities are invited to take part in AE2025 and help shaping the sustainable future of aquaculture in Europe.
Find more information on the conference and schedule on the event webpage.