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The third edition of the Aquaculture Africa conference series, which took place on 19-22 November 2024 in Tunisia, brought together almost 1300 participants to share knowledge and celebrate the African fish farming industry.
The grand opening /The event was opened by the Honourable Ezzedine Ben Chiekh, Tunisian Minister of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries © WAS-AC
Focussing on the new horizons for economic growth within the industry, Aquaculture Africa 2024 (AFRAQ24) underscored how partnerships in science, education and technological advancement can help drive innovations in Africa’s blue economy agenda.
Hosted by the government of Tunisia, AFRAQ24 brought together nearly 1300 participants, and catered to a broad range of interests in aquaculture – providing a learning, information-sharing and networking opportunity for aquaculture professionals, entrepreneurs, scientists, technical specialists, students, policymakers and development partners.
The conference’s scientific and technical programme was packed with over 40 sessions balancing global and African perspectives. Presentations by renowned experts from development organisations, the private sector and academia stimulated debates on strategies and innovations that will shape the future of aquaculture.
The technical and scientific programme was complemented by a major international trade show which featured 55 exhibition booths featuring representatives from 22 countries. The tradeshow also featured a special a Tunisia exhibition pavilion which showcased the country’s aquaculture industry and support projects. Several renowned aquaculture companies in Tunisia and the Mediterranean region featured within the pavilion.
AFRAQ24 coincided with the fifth anniversary of the African Chapter of the World Aquaculture Society (WAS-AC) and, during the event, the WAS-AC Executive Board of Directors had the opportunity to convene the Chapter’s Annual Board Meeting. WAS-AC also organised the Africa Student Programme Sessions to the benefit of over 80 students in attendance.
The next WAS African conference is scheduled for Entebbe, Uganda on 24-27 June 2025, with further details to be released soon.