SETAC Europe 33rd Annual Meeting
2023-04-30 - 2023-05-04 | (Dublin, Ireland)
We are pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at SETAC, happening in Ireland, Dublin.
This year the Scientific Committee for the SETAC Europe 33rd Annual Meeting is committed to putting together a not-to-be-missed conference with an exciting scientific programme addressing the overarching theme of “Data-driven environmental decision-making” for the protection and restoration of the environment.
To support the transition to renewable economies and sustainable business practices, and to facilitate the translation of scientific knowledge into data-driven policymaking and regulation, SETAC Europe 2023 will bring together scientists from various disciplines in academia, business/industry and government to share, debate, discuss, disseminate and facilitate the use and re-use of their most recent scientific knowledge to support adaptive and responsive environmental management and protection.
Save the dates.
📆 30th April – 4th May 2023
📍 Ireland, Dublin
👉 More on the topics that will be addressed for 2023 here
Representing us in Ireland, our Head of Aquatic Ecotoxicology & Principal Aquaculture Consultant Dr. Adrian C. Love, our EU Projects Coordinator & Molecular Biologist Dr. Marina Maritati and our Aquatic Ecotoxicologist Julia M. Urbano.
➡️ If you would like to get in touch with our representatives acl@aquabt.com | mrm@aquabt.com | jmu@aquabt.com
Join us at Booth No. 22 !!

Science in the Citadel
2023-05-14 | (Gozo, Malta)
We are pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting, at the Science in the Citadel, happening in Gozo Malta.
The third edition of Science in the Citadel is a one-day Science extravaganza, taking place within the historic walls of the atmospheric Cittadella in Victoria. We are aiming to provide a fun and stimulating experience for visitors of all ages in order to get people talking about science, engaging with its many strands and appreciating the breadth of research, creativity and innovation taking place on the Maltese islands.
Although it is modelled on the annual Science in the City, held in Valletta every September, this day will be firmly Gozitan in flavour, with displays relevant to our lives here, including items on the island’s biodiversity, geology, agriculture, seas and skies as well as items highlighting the science and engineering inherent in the Citadel itself and its museums. Our interactive Science Trail will take you around most of the features and spectacular vistas of the fortress effortlessly blending the past with the leading edge science and technology of the future, demonstrating how Science is, and always has been, relevant to our daily lives.
Save the date:
📆 14th May 2023
📍 Gozo, Malta
On the agenda, we will be showcasing some of our ongoing RDI projects.

Hatchery Match – Developing 4 automation technologies to improve water quality, embryonic categorization, and feeding, reducing stress and losses during the hatchery phase of fish lifecycles. Read More
Profius – Addressing challenges in the supply chain related to lumpfish (roe and fish), tuna and herring side-streams by developing preservation solutions for maintaining quality and improving utilization of biomass. Read More
FishEUTrust – European integration of new technologies and social-economic solutions for increasing consumer trust and engagement in seafood products. ABT will be a living lab for the Mediterranean, testing technologies as a knowledge centre. Read More

➡️ More information on the event here
We hope to see you!

Blue Food Innovation Summit
2023-05-23 - 2023-05-24 | (London, United Kingdom)
We are pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at Blue Food Innovation Summit 2023, happening in London, United Kingdom.
Bringing together aquaculture producers and suppliers for the fast-growing start-up and investment community, this two-day summit will focus on the transformative potential of new technologies and encourage collaboration and partnership between stakeholders across the value-chain, delving deeper into blue food production whilst maintaining ocean health.
Save the dates:
📆 23rd – 24th May 2023
📍 London, UK
Key learning objectives:

Thought Leadership: Educate the market and drive the innovation agenda by joining a prestigious panel debate or hosting a small group roundtable discussion
Brand Positioning: Elevated visibility to maximise interest and incoming inquiries, with high profile exposure throughout the marketing campaign, at the live event, and on the virtual platform
Business Development & Lead Generation: Build relationships and make new contacts, with priority access to delegates and dedicated support to set up meetings

➡️ More information on the event here
👏 Once again, we are proud to be a silver partner for the Blue Food Innovation Summit 2023 ” Investing in Sustainable Aquaculture to Replenish our Oceans”.
For this event, our representatives present to assist you with more details on our services and on-going projects are:

Shane A. Hunter Chief Executive Officer | sah@aquabt.com
Rob J. Davis Principal Aquaculture Consultant | rjd@aquabt.com
George D. Mantas Business Development Director | gdm@aquabt.com

We hope to see you in London at Booth No.3 !

European Maritime Day (EMD)
2023-05-24 - 2023-05-25 | (Brest, France)
We are pleased to announce that we will be attending the European Maritime Day 2023, happening in Brest, France.
This is an annual two-day event where ‘Ocean Leaders Meet’. Targeting professionals from businesses, governments, public institutions, NGOs and academia in order for Europe’s maritime community to network. Providing an interactive experience for stakeholders to catch up on the current situation concerning the blue economy and the marine environment and discussing ways forward for a sustainable blue economy.
On the agenda, excellent speakers, thematic sessions, stakeholder workshops and project pitch sessions organised by stakeholders and the European Commission.
Save the date:
📆 24th – 25th May 2023
📍 Brest, France
More information on the event here
Our Business Development Director George D. Mantas and our R&D&I Project Coordinator Ines Boujmil will be representing AquaBioTech Group.
➡️ If you would like to get in touch with our representatives gdm@aquabt.com | inb@aquabt.com
The EMD 2023 is being organised by the European Commission, the City of Brest, the Secretariat General for the Sea and the Region of Bretagne.

EU Mission "Restore our Ocean and Waters"
2023-05-30 - 2023-05-31 | (Palermo, Italy)
We are pleased to announce that we will be attending the EU Mission “Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030” , happening in Palermo, Italy.
The event will be an opportunity to present several case studies and initiatives which contribute to the Mission objectives that may be scaled up and replicated in other sea basins to help set measures for the coming decade.
Save the dates:
📆 30th – 31st May 2023
📍 Palermo, Italy & Hybrid

The EU Mission?
With a 2030 target, the EU Mission “Restore our Ocean and Waters” aims to protect and restore the health of our ocean and waters through research and innovation, citizen engagement and blue investments. The Mission’s new approach will address the ocean and waters as one and play a key role in achieving climate neutrality and restoring nature.
➡️ More information on the event here
Representing AquaBioTech Group, Ines Boujmil | ECOP North Africa – Mediterranean Sub-regional Node Coordinator, BlueMed Ambassador in Tunisia and ABTG R&D&I Project Coordinator
➡️ If you would like to get in touch with our representative inb@aquabt.com
We hope to see you!

1st BlueMissionMed Stakeholder Forum
2023-05-30 | (Palermo, Italy)
We are pleased to announce that we will be attending the 1st BlueMissionMed Stakeholder Forum – Shaping the Future of The Mediterranean Basin to Respond to EU Mission Ocean and Waters Objectives.
Are you a stakeholder representing regions and islands, ports and shipping, fisheries and aquaculture, citizens and youth, industries, cities, research and education? Join the debate to shape the future for a Healthy, Pollution free Mediterranean Sea! BlueMissionMed CSA is organising the “1st BlueMissionMed Stakeholder Forum”, which will take place on 30 May 2023 morning at Palazzo dei Normanni, Palermo, Italy in hybrid format, as side event in the context of the high-level event EU Mission ‘Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030’ – The Mediterranean lighthouse in action Palermo – organised by the European Commission.
The Mission supports regional engagement and cooperation through area-based “Lighthouses” in major sea/river basins. Bringing together key stakeholders representing regions and islands, ports and shipping, fisheries and aquaculture, citizens and youth, industries, cities, research and education. Mission Lighthouses are sites to pilot, demonstrate, develop and deploy the Mission activities across EU seas and river basins.
This high-level event represents an opportunity to witness the political commitments of the Mediterranean countries towards the Mission and to present the actions and initiatives which contribute to the Mission objectives.
The “1st BlueMissionMed Stakeholder Forum” will be organised in two sessions:

“Inspire and Inform” session: presentation of inspirational case studies of innovative transformative solutions from the abovementioned stakeholder categories to stimulate the discussion and knowledge sharing among participants, about the Mediterranean hydrosphere depollution and restoration.
BlueMissionMed Stakeholder Forum Debate: a participatory thematic discussion involving representatives of the abovementioned stakeholder categories in parallel round tables.

The outcomes of the 1st BlueMissionMed Stakeholder Forum will be presented at the opening of the high-level event “The Mediterranean lighthouse in action”, on 30 May afternoon.
➡️ More information on the Forum here
The EU Mission?
With a 2030 target, the EU Mission “Restore our Ocean and Waters” aims to protect and restore the health of our ocean and waters through research and innovation, citizen engagement and blue investments. The Mission’s new approach will address the ocean and waters as one and play a key role in achieving climate neutrality and restoring nature.
➡️ More information here
Representing AquaBioTech Group,

Ines Boujmil | ECOP North Africa – Mediterranean Sub-regional Node Coordinator, BlueMed Ambassador in Tunisia and ABTG R&D&I Project Coordinator | inb@quabt.com
George D. Mantas | Business Development Director | gdm@aquabt.com

We hope to see you there!

15th Annual General Meeting of the EATIP
2023-06-14 - 2023-06-15 | (Brussels, Belgium)
We are pleased to announce that we will be joining the 15th Annual General Meeting and General Assembly of the EATIP, happening in Brussels, Belgium
EATIP is an international non-profit association dedicated to developing, supporting and promoting aquaculture and, especially and specifically, technology and innovation in aquaculture in Europe so as to – establish a strong relationship between aquaculture and the consumer – assure a sustainable aquaculture industry – and consolidate the role of aquaculture in society. EATIP has been designed to include all members of the European aquaculture value chain, from suppliers through producers to processors within the profession, accompanied by leading research groups and key representative organisations.
On the agenda, multiple presentations and panel discussions are planned for this 2 days event.

Theme 1: Building a Community of Practice for European Aquaculture
Theme 2: Research and Innovation requirements to support Blue Farming within Europe
Theme 3: Research and Innovation Priority Areas

➡️ More information on the event and the agenda here
Save the dates:
📆 14th – 15th June 2023
📍 Brussels, Belgium

If you’d like to get in touch with our representative, Siân Ringrose | Head of IP Development and Commercialisation | sir@aquabt.com
Looking forward to see you in Brussels!

Joining Forces for the Energy Transition in EU Fisheries and Aquaculture
2023-06-16 | (Brussels, Belgium)
We are pleased to announce that we will be attending the “Joining Forces for the Energy Transition in EU Fisheries and Aquaculture” Launch Event, happening in Brussels, Belgium.
Organised by the European Commission, the high-level conference Joining Forces for the Energy Transition in EU Fisheries and Aquaculture will be the start of new stakeholder cooperation on the energy transition in the sector. Join for a day of panel discussions, pitches and networking with speakers including from the fisheries and aquaculture sector, European institutions, research, financial institutes on the topics of stakeholder cooperation, finance, technology, innovation, skills and more.
It will be the moment to launch the process of establishing the new Energy Transition Partnership for the fisheries and aquaculture sector. The conference will bring together all the stakeholders that are needed to act together to accelerate the transition towards a resilience and climate-neutral sector by 2050.
➡️ More information on the event here
Save the dates:
📆 16th June 2023
📍 Brussels, Belgium

If you’d like to get in touch with our representative, Siân Ringrose | Head of IP Development and Commercialisation | sir@aquabt.com
Looking forward to see you in Brussels!

iFishIENCi Final Event
2023-06-21 - 2023-06-22 | (Bergen, Norway)
The iFishIENCi Aquaculture 4.0 project is coming to an end.
We invite you to join us at the iFishIENCi Aquaculture 4.0 Final Event. The projects latest technology advancements in digital twin and IoT for feeding efficiency through behavior analysis and precision monitoring will be showcased. Attendees will experience short engaging presentations and panel discussions to discover how iFishIENCi technologies will enable fish farmers to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance sustainability, while strengthening trust, and thus investment, in the industry.
Save the dates:
📆 21st – 22nd June 2023
📍 Bergen, Norway
➡️ More information on the event and the agenda here

Background information on the iFishIENCi project
iFishIENCi is an EU Horizon 2020 project bringing together 16 partners in a transdisciplinary effort towards making genuine improvements to aquaculture management and practices. The overall goal of the iFishIENCi project is to provide new intelligent monitoring and feeding technologies to support ambitious, but sustainable growth for the European aquaculture industry.
➡️ More information here

WestMED Stakeholder Conference 2023
2023-06-22 | (Malta)
We are pleased to announce that we will be joining the WestMED Initiative Stakeholder Conference, happening in Malta.
The Conference will be held on Thursday, 22 June 2023. The event is open to all stakeholders that are contributing to improve the sustainable blue economy in the region. The format will be interactive. Based on your level of expertise, you can both contribute to the discussion or ask fellow experts to help in your respective activities.
This year’s focus will be on the four main thematic areas that the WestMED Initiative actively supports:

Sustainable Aquaculture
Green Shipping and Ports
Maritime Clusters
Marine Spatial Planning

➡️ More information on the event here
Representing AquaBioTech Group, our R&D&I Project Coordinator Ines Boujmil
➡️ If you would like to get in touch with her > inb@aquabt.com
We hope to see you !

HatcheryMatch Project Closing Event
2023-06-27 | (Mosta, Malta)
The HatcheryMatch project is coming to an end.
We invite you to join us at for the Closing Event happening on the 27th of June 2023, to discover the project results.
Save the date:
📆 27th June 2023
📍 Mosta, Malta | Hybrid
➡️ Registration is open. Click here

Background information on the HatcheryMatch project

HatcheryMatch is a two-year Science and Technology Cooperation Sino-Malta Fund Project between Maltese partners AquaBioTech Group and The Department of Food Sciences and Nutrition at the L-Università ta’ Malta and Chinese partners Fishery Machinery and Instrument Research Institute and Qingdao Blue Granary Ocean Fishery Development Co., Ltd., under the thematic priority Maritime & Aquaculture. Malta and China have a history of collaborative research going back to 2002 and in 2018 Malta and China signed the Belt and Road Initiative agreement to further support collaborative trading, cultural and research activities between the two countries.

The HatcheryMatch project aims to develop four new automation technologies to improve water quality, embryonic categorization, and feeding and in turn reduce stress and losses during the hatchery phase of fish lifecycles. Prototypes for live feed systems, ultrasound disinfection, bottom cleaning devices and a digital, embryonic image analyzer was created. A pilot recirculating hatchery was developed integrating these new technologies to reduce stress on marine stocks, lower labor dependence and increase seeding rate.

SMARTPOL Beach Clean-up
2023-08-05
We are pleased to announce that we will be organising a beach clean-up
As we celebrate the International Day of the Mediterranean Sea, we are thrilled to announce that the SMARTPOL Project is launching an Beach Clean-up followed by an Art contest in Malta, jointly organised by AquaBioTech Group and Zibel.
In order to improve the “Mediterranean Sea literacy” and participatory research, we have planned this event within EMD in my country, which will be connected to the EU Beach Clean Up initiative, contributing to Ocean Literacy & Citizen Science to tackle marine pollution.
Save the date for the Beach Clean-up
📆 05th August 2023
⏱ 08:30 am – 14:00 pm
📍 Is-Simenta St. Pauls Bay, Malta

Art contest
Beneficiaries
Contestants (mainly families and children) would be using plastic bottles, cans and other discarded material collected from the beach on 5 August 2023. This competition is mainly dedicated to children who have to create their art work from the collected plastic litter and get the support from their parents to submit before the 02 October 2023.
Award
A Prize Ceremony will follow where three (3) winners will be announced and will receive prizes ! We established the connection with our partners from the Horizon Project BCTHubs in order to connect our winners with the Sea, our Underwater (UW) Cultural Heritage (CH) and the diving activities!

1st Place: Blue Wave Water Sports – half day self-driving boat tour for the family
2nd Place: Snorkelling Course
3rd Place: Aquarium guided tour for the family

Registration link

Exciting, isn’t it? We hope that you’ll join us in that great initiative towards marine pollution

Background overview of the SMARTPOL Project
SMARTPOL project aims to present a novel compact pollution detection, monitoring and analysis system to monitor marine fields and detect different types of marine pollution. The system will mainly consist of Shore Control Centre (SCC) and unmanned surface vessel (USV), both equipped with multi–sensor technology and AI based solutions. SMARTPOL inland sea pollution monitoring and detection system provides higher spatial and temporal resolution-based early warning and real time information which are essential to decrease first intervention time and avoid possible environmental losses. This project will build a solution in which new technological developments are integrated with the state-of-the-art technologies to preserve sea, reduce the first response time in sea pollution, and enable effective actions in interaction with information technologies instead of analogue response operations.
More information about the project here

AquaNor 2023
2023-08-22 - 2023-08-24 | (Trondheim, Norway)
We are pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at AquaNor, happening in Trondheim, Norway.
Aqua Nor is the world’s most important trade fair in the aquaculture industry. After organising a successful hybrid fair in 2021 the biennial Aqua Nor 2023 will return to the halls of Trondheim Spektrum for another trend-setting event in the aquaculture industry. Aqua Nor exhibit strikes an excellent balance between facilitating business partnerships for fish farming and creating a welcoming environment for networking, knowledge sharing, research and innovation within the industry.
Save the dates
📆 22nd – 24th August 2023
📍 Trondheim, Norway
👉 More information here
Representing us in Norway, are

Shane A. Hunter Chief Financial Officer | sah@aquabt.com
George D.Mantas Business Development Director | gdm@aquabt.com
Rob J. Davies Principal Aquaculture Consultant | rjd@aquabt.com
Freya M. Robinson Aquaculture Consultant and R&D&I Project Manager | fmr@aquabt.com
William H. Nowell Business Development Executive | whn@aquabt.com

Come and join us at Booth No. D-362 !!

Aquaculture Europe
2023-09-18 - 2023-09-21 | (Vienna, Austria)
We are pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at Aquaculture Europe, happening in Vienna, Austria.
Aquaculture is the world’s most diverse farming practice in terms of number of species, farming methods, intensity level and environments used. Significant efforts have been made to promote species diversity since global aquaculture production is dominated by a few dozen species. The needs for responsible use of resources, improved efficiency and in-creased resilience against future challenges such as diseases and climate change require further diversification in aquaculture beyond species level.
Save the dates:
📆 18th – 21st September 2023
📍 Vienna, Austria
More information on the event here.
If you’d like to schedule a meeting with one of AquaBioTech Group’s representatives:

Shane A. Hunter Chief Executive Officer | sah@aquabt.com
Dr. Simona Paolacci R&D&I Project Coordinator | sip@aquabt.com
William H. Nowell Business Development Executive | whn@aquabt.com
Michele Gallo Head of Aquatic Research Facilities Design | mig@aquabt.com
Davide Sorella Aquaculture Consultant | das@aquabt.com

Come and meet with us at Booth No. 84,85 and 86!!
On the agenda
Oral Presentations

Michele Gallo will be doing a presentation on the SEA2LAND project “Collection and Treatment of Wastewater from Recirculation Aquaculture Systems, with the Scope of Producing Bio-Based Fertilizers”.
Davide Sorella will be doing a presentation on the FoodLAND and PrAEctiCe projects “Aquaculture Developments in East Africa Through the Lens of Two European Funded Horizon Projects Foodland and PrAEctiCe”
Dr. Simona Paolacci will be doing a presentation on the iFishIENCi project on “Feed and Feeding Technology Development in RAS”

Posters

We will have 3 posters on the iFishIENCi project

“Effect of Fishmeal Replacement with Single Cell Proteins (Candida sp., Nannochloropsis sp.) in Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) Osmoregulatory and Stress Responses”
“Effect of Different Inclusion Rates of Yeast (Candida utilis) As Protein Source in Hybrid African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus x Heterobranchus longifilis) Stress Response and Lipid Metabolism”
“From RAS to SMARTRAS – Feeding of Atlantic Salmon, (Salmo salar) Based on Behaviour”

An E-poster will be displayed based on the pilot project: (Promoting a sustainable and resource-efficient aquaculture in the Mediterranean) on “Technological Innovations for a Circulating and Durable Economy in the Aquaculture Value Chain in Tunisia”.

Posters for two of our Research, Development and Innovation projects

HatcheryMatch “Testing the Disinfection Capacities of a Hydro Cavitation Prototype in a Recirculating Aquaculture System and the Effects on Water Quality Parameters and Growth Performance of European Seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax)“
PROFIUS “Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus thynnus), Side Streams from Maltese Farms as Potential Raw Ingredients for AquaFeed”

We hope to see you around!

Horizon Europe Cluster 6 Calls 2024 Brokerage Event
2023-09-26 | (Brussels, Belgium)
We are pleased to announce that we will be attending the Horizon Europe Cluster 6 Calls 2024 Brokerage Event, happening in Brussels, Belgium.
The CARE4BIO brokerage event (#CARE4BIOBrokerage) will be dedicated to consortium building. The objective is to gather all relevant stakeholders intending to apply for funding in the Horizon Europe Cluster 6 Calls 2024. The main part of the event will comprise bilateral meetings between participants from Europe and beyond interested in the same topics, seeking to share new project ideas and find collaboration partners. Thus, the brokerage event will help you to build your consortium for the for the upcoming Horizon Europe Cluster 6 Calls 2024.
Save the dates
📆 26th September 2023
📍 Brussels, Belgium
👉 More information here
Representing us during this conference our Business Development Director, George D. Mantas | gdm@aquabt.com

ProNiCare Annual Meeting
2023-09-28 - 2023-09-30 | (Mosta, Malta)
We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting the ProNiCare Annual Meeting, at our facilities here in Malta.
On the agenda two full days of introduction, presentations, and discussions about the different phases of the project with the different partners. This meeting will be a great opportunity to meet with the partners in person and draw the path for the steps forward.
📆 27th- 29th September 2023

What is ProNiCare?
Marine biofouling and corrosion are two substantial challenges for shipping, offshore infrastructures, and maritime technologies exposed to sea water. Expensive corrosion resistant materials are often needed for smaller functional equipment and surfaces like marine heat exchangers. Antifouling manufacturers have been forced to develop new antifouling coatings after the ban of environmentally damaging tributyltin (TBT) in 2003. There is a great need for environmentally friendly and more cost-effective solutions. In PRONICARE this will be advanced through use of high-tech nanomaterial-based formulations, creating a thin coating with functional antifouling and anti-rust additives in a green and eco-friendly product.
➡️ More information here

Malta International Fish Fest
2023-09-30 - 2023-10-01
We are pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting, at Malta International Fish Fest.
The 2023 edition of The Malta International Fish Fest will be held in Mellieha and Marsaxlokk in the coming weeks.
Malta International Fish Fest 2023 is being held in two localities that are known for their fishing culture, and thus, will have a wider and more international perspective than seen in previous editions. Similar to past Malta International Fish Fests, this year’s event shall entail the sale of fish, and even the cooking and promotion of traditional fish typically caught in local waters, such as sea bass, sea bream, tuna, dolphinfish (lampuki), dogfish (mazzoli), and rays.
The local communities of Marsaxlokk and Mellieħa will participate in this event through the setting up of a number of educational stands. Moreover, those attending can expect free entertainment for children as well as music in the evening suitable for all ages.
📆 Save the dates:

Saturday 30th September – Fisherman’s Wharf, Marsaxlokk
Sunday 01st October 2023 – Museum of Tuna Catchers, Mellieħa

On the agenda, AquaBioTech Team will be showcasing some ongoing RDI projects namely FishEUTrust and EUFish_SustainableGrowth

6th NordicRAS Workshop
2023-10-03 - 2023-10-04 | (Tromsø, Norway)
We are pleased to announce that we will be attending the 6th NordicRAS Workshop , happening in Tromsø, Norway.
The 6th international NordicRAS workshop invites farmers, managers, technology- and service providers, engineers, veterinarians, researchers and others with a professional interest in Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) to discuss and present newest knowledge and developments in RAS. The workshop is organized by DTU Aqua in collaboration with University of Tromsø (UiT).
Save the dates:
📆 03rd – 04th October 2023
📍 Tromsø, Norway
➡️ More information on the event here

Michele Gallo our Head of Aquatic Research Facilities Design will be representing us during the event
If you’d like to get in touch with him | mig@aquabt.com

GFCM High-level conference on MedFish4Ever initiatives
2023-10-03 - 2023-10-04
We are pleased to announce that we will be attending the GFCM High-level conference on MedFish4Ever initiatives, happening in Malta
Five years away from reaching the targets set by the Malta MedFish4Ever Declaration, and in the wake of recent crises that have called for greater adaptation and need to boost progress, the GFCM High-level conference on MedFish4Ever initiatives: Transformative actions to address new challenges aims to take stock of advances and inspire reinforced ambition towards sustainable Mediterranean and Black Sea fisheries and aquaculture.
Save the dates:
📆 3-4 October 2023
📍 Malta
More information on the conference here
The conference will open on 3 October 2023 with multidisciplinary panels exploring the challenges faced and potential solutions as we look to the future. These will be followed, on the second day, by a high-level segment where ministers and their representatives will announce how they intend to accelerate their commitments towards delivering on their sustainability pledges and defining the future outlook, means and opportunities for this important sector. Other events are also planned to be held in parallel with the conference.
Information on the different panels and agenda, here

Italian-Maltese joint National WestMED event
2023-10-04 - 2023-10-06 | (Catania, Italy | Online)
We are pleased to announce that we will be participating in the Italian-Maltese joint National WestMED event, Online.
This event will focus on the centrality of the Blue Economy to mobilise the Mediterranean blue ecosystem, through a strengthening of North-South cooperation, and will therefore welcome various operators from the southern shore WestMED countries as well. Our Business Development Director, George D. Mantas will be contributing to the discussions for sustainable fisheries and aquaculture planned at 17:00 (CEST)
📆 04th – 06th October 2023
📍 Catania, Italy | Online
➡️ More information here

AgraME
2023-10-09 - 2023-10-10 | (Dubai, UAE)
We are pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at AgraME 2023, happening in Dubai, Middle East.
Aquaculture is the world’s most diverse farming practice in terms of number of species, farming methods, intensity level and environ-ments used. Significant efforts have been made to promote species diversity since global aquaculture production is dominated by a few dozen species. The needs for responsible use of resources, improved efficiency and in-creased resilience against future challenges such as diseases and climate change require further diversification in aquaculture beyond species level.
Save the dates:
📆 9th – 10th October 2023
📍 Middle East, Dubai
More information on the event here.

If you’d like to schedule a meeting with one of AquaBioTech Group’s representatives:

Shane A. Hunter our Chief Executive Officer | sah@aquabt.com
Michele Gallo our Head of Aquatic Research Facilities Design | mig@aquabt.com

Meet us at Booth H4 – M001

PRACTI-RAS Onsite Course Week
2023-10-09 - 2023-10-13 | (Mosta, Malta)
We are pleased to announce that we will be organising the PRACTI-RAS Onsite Course Week, at our facilities here in Malta.
There is increasing employment opportunities in the high-tech recirculating aquaculture (RAS) industry. However, production in RAS requires unique skills. PRACTI-RAS is an Erasmus+ VET initiative aiming to meet the rapidly changing needs of the aquaculture industry through upskilling current and future fish farmers.
Save the dates:
📆 9th-13th October 2023
Registration and more information here
PRACTI-RAS?
There is a need to close the gap between traditional aquaculture vocational education and training (VET) and the rapidly changing needs of aquaculture industry. RAS has already become a key technology in the European aquaculture industry, both for current and novel species and RAS facilities require that their staff to hold a different skill set compared to traditional aquaculture technologies. To ensure the industry members of the future have the most relevant training, it is vital to first train their teachers in the new RAS advancements.
The PRACTI-RAS objective is to deliver an intensive and specific pilot e-training and onsite program in Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) to ‘train-the-teacher’. Target beneficiaries will gain competencies in innovative digital and land-based Recirculating Aquaculture System technology, ensuring teacher, trainer, and student skills match the needs of changing labour market. Unlike courses currently offered by universities and private consulting firms, PRACTI-RAS course will be specific to RAS aquaculture and will be conducted primarily on-site at a RAS specialist company. It will be taught by the same personnel who design, produce and operate commercial and research RAS designs. This provides the most up-to-date knowledge and connects learners directly with industry for an integrated experience.
➡️ More information here

EurOCEAN 2023 Conference
2023-10-10 - 2023-10-11 | (Vigo, Spain)
We are pleased to announce that we will be joining the EurOCEAN 2023 Conference, happening in Vigo, Spain.
“One Ocean, One Mission, One Decade – One Voice”
EurOCEAN conferences are major European marine science-policy conferences organized every 4-5 years. They provide a forum for the marine and maritime research and innovation community and wider stakeholders to interface with European and Member State policymakers and strategic planners. The aim of the EurOCEAN 2023 conference is to highlight the synergies between the EU Mission: Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030, other EU research and innovation, and management initiatives, and the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.
📆 10th – 11th October 2023
📍 Vigo, Galicia Spain
➡️ More information on the event here
Representing AquaBioTech Group, Ines Boujmil | ECOP North Africa – Mediterranean Sub-regional Node Coordinator, BlueMed Ambassador in Tunisia and ABTG R&D&I Project Coordinator
➡️ If you would like to get in touch with her > inb@aquabt.com
We hope that you will join us in Spain!

China Fisheries & Seafood Expo 2023
2023-10-25 - 2023-10-27 | (Qingdao, China)
We are pleased to announce that we will be attending China Fisheries & Seafood Expo 2023, happening in Qingdao, China.
This year the CFSE Global Marketplace will offer a variety of engaging, interactive experiences. There are many reasons to attend the CFSE event in China, depending on your interests and goals.
Here are some possible benefits of attending the event:

Meet leading seafood suppliers from more than 45 countries and with over 30,000 seafood professionals
Discover new products, services and technologies that can help you improve your seafood processing, aquaculture, logistics and packaging
Learn from industry experts and government officials about the latest trends, challenges and opportunities in the global seafood sector

Save the dates.
📆 25th – 27th October 2023
📍Qingdao, China
👉If you are interested in attending the CFSE event in China, you can register online at CFSE Global Marketplace or visit the official website of China Fisheries and Seafood Expo for more information.

Our team will comprise of:
George D. Mantas | Business Development Director | gdm@aquabt.com
William H. Nowell | Business Development Executive | whn@aquabt.com
Freya M. Robinson | Aquaculture Consultant & R&D&I Project Manager | fmr@aquabt.com
We hope to meet you in China!!

ICA World Event 2023
2023-11-13 - 2023-11-17 | (New Delhi, India)
We are pleased to announce that we will be attending the ICA World Event 2023, happening in New Delhi, India.
The annual ICA Event offers a unique networking opportunity to meet in person the majority of our 70 Member Organisations and several Top Experts as well as invited representatives from the international donor community. In addition, the annual ICA Event is an excellent opportunity to set-up the direction of the Alliance, to overcome challenges and to develop long-lasting relationships in different geographies.
During the annual event, ICA World organises also thematic meetings, panel discussions, and practical workshops to assess new trends and transdisciplinary approaches in the market, aiming to increase participants’ chances to win new projects together.
Save the dates.
📆 13th – 17th November 2023
📍New Delhi, India

Representing us, our Business Development Executive | Paola F. Reale
➡️ If you would like to get in touch with our representative pfr@aquabt.com
We hope to see you In India!!

11th IEEE Tunisian Students & Young Professionals Congress
2023-12-18 - 2023-12-20 | (Yasmine Hammamet, Tunisia)
We are pleased to announce that we will be attending the 11th IEEE Tunisian Students & Young Professionals Congress.
The Tunisian Students and Young Professionals (TSYP) Congress is an annual gathering of IEEE members in Tunisia. Organized by IEEE ESSTHS Student Branch and IEEE Tunisia Section, the 11th edition provides a unique opportunity to delve into current and future challenges in science and engineering, connect with the national and international IEEE network, and share experiences, under the theme Silicon Valley.
Save the dates
📆 18th – 20th December 2023
📍Medina Congress Centre, Yasmine Hammamet, Tunisia
More information on the congress
Representing us, AquaBioTech Group R&D&I Project Coordinator | EU BlueMed Ambassador in Tunisia | ECOP North Africa – Mediterranean Sub-regional Node coordinator | Ines Boujmil
➡️ If you would like to get in touch with our representative inb@aquabt.com

Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership Symposium
2024-02-13 - 2024-02-14 | (Brussels, Belgium)
We are pleased to announce that we will be attending the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership Symposium happening in Brussels, Belgium.
“Charting the course towards a Sustainable Blue Economy” Symposium
The first Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership Symposium taking place on 13-14 February 2024 at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium will bring together thought leaders, experts, and practitioners in a big-scale European event to promote the transformation towards a sustainable blue economy.
The Symposium will synthesise the objectives of the projects funded in the 1st Joint Transnational Call and present the priorities for the second call. It will provide an opportunity to learn from leading panelists drawn from science, policy, and business, to gain new insights, and expand the network.
Save the dates:
📆 13th – 14th February 2024
📍 Brussels, Belgium
🔦 More information on the event
Attending the event our Business Development Director George D.Mantas. If you’d like to meet with him please get in touch on gdm@aquabt.com

2nd UfM Stakeholder Conference on Sustainable Blue Economy
2024-02-19 - 2024-02-20 | (Athens, Greece)
We are pleased to announce that we will be attending the 2nd UfM Stakeholder Conference on Sustainable Blue Economy happening in Athens, Greece.
Three years since the adoption of the landmark 2021 UfM Ministerial Declaration on Sustainable Blue Economy (SBE) and its Roadmap for implementation adopted in 2022, the Conference will aim at bringing together a diverse representation of the rich and dynamic stakeholders that make up the Mediterranean SBE community, as key drivers of concrete actions and scalable solutions across the region.
The Conference will serve as a key milestone to take stock of progress achieved, discuss joint challenges and transformative tools, and engage the whole Mediterranean SBE Community in setting the path towards further deliberations at political level.
Save the dates:
📆 19th – 20th February 2024
📍 Athens, Greece
🔦 More information on the event
Attending the event our Head of IP Development and Commercialisation Sian Ringrose. If you’d like to meet with him please get in touch on sir@aquabt.com

European Ocean Days
2024-03-06 - 2024-03-08 | (Brussels, Belgium)
We are pleased to announce that we will be attending the European Ocean Days happening in Brussels, Belgium.
Join our R&D&I project Coordinator Inés Boujmil – inb@aquabt.com in Brussels, Belgium for a week of events related to European maritime topics.
Save the dates:
🌊 Where next for Europe’s Seas | 📆 6 March 2024, 08:00 – 17:30 (CET)
🐟 BlueInvest Day 2024 | 📆 7 March 2024, 09:00 – 18:00 (CET)
🥽 Ocean Literacy in action | 📆 8 March 2024, 09:00 – 17:00 (CET)
🔦 The European Union is having multiple events organised from the 4th – 8th March 2024.

“Where next for Europe’s Seas” – What, in this wider, evolving future landscape, might be the pathways for Europe’s Seas, with a perspective to 2050?
With this perspective to the future, as well as the establishment of a new Commission College in 2024, this event aims to contribute to reflections on what future priorities might be for Europe’s Seas. Such a reflection should not only consider policy needs, but also the wider global, economic, technological and social transformations that are occurring within Europe and beyond. The specific feature of this event is that discussions would aim to address and bring together, as a whole, the broad range of stakeholders involved in all relevant EU and international policy initiatives relating to Europe’s seas and maritime activities.
4 EU Projects Posters will be displayed at the event: BCTHubs, Profius , FishEUTrust and Pronicare

European Research and Innovation Days (R&I Days) 2024
2024-03-20 - 2024-03-21 | (Brussels, Belgium)
We are pleased to announce that we will be attending the European Research and Innovation Days (R&I Days) 2024 happening in Brussels, Belgium.
The European Commission’s annual flagship research and innovation event brings together policymakers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and the public to debate and shape the future of research and innovation in Europe and beyond.
This fifth edition of the event will take place on 20 and 21 March 2024 both physically in Brussels and online, allowing everyone to get involved from anywhere.
The R&I Days 2024 will give you the opportunity to debate how we can make Europe more sustainable and competitive and will celebrate the outcomes and achievements in research and innovation since the launch of the first R&I Framework Programme over 40 years ago.
It’s your chance to discover successful EU-funded research and innovation projects, experience their impact on our society and debate the importance of continued investment in research and innovation. You can find out more on Horizon Europe, including the Strategic Plan 2025 – 2027 and its Widening Instrument; R&I support to Green and Digital transition; its Global Approach; and many other topics.
Attending the event our Business Development Director George D. Mantas. If you’d like to meet with him please get in touch on gdm@aquabt.com
More information about the programme, the sessions and the speakers will be available soon.
