Blue Food Summit

🌊 In less than a week, you'll join a network of 300 international #aquaticfood #producers, #retailers, #regulators, #feed and #aquatichealth companies, #innovators and #investors at the @BlueFoodSummit. Secure your place today to join them: bit.ly/4bVtk44

As we celebrate #WorldOceansDay tomorrow (June 8), read this overview by @undercur spotlighting key discussions catalysing action for our ocean & climate at the @BlueFoodSummit last month: undercurrentnews.com/2024/06/07/blu…

Final afternoon at @bluefoodsummit sees the current and former Kingfish Company CEOs, Vincent Erenst and Ohad Maiman together onstage. We were also treated to a taste of their excellent product at lunchtime!

Continuing the conversation on #seaweed, speakers explore the future of seaweed innovation, and new #markets and #opportunities for continued scaling products in the supply chain.

"We believe sargassum is Caribbean gold," says Paulina Zanela the final presenter of the session presenting their solution, @Thalasso tackling the challenge of #invasivespecies in Mexico. ‍‍‍ #bluefoodinnovation #seaweed

"The biggest bottleneck in our industry Is investment - a large chunk of investments goes to tech and equipment production, but farmers need love too!" Next, Megan Sorby, CEO at @PineIslandRedfish, delivers a powerful pitch demonstrating the potential of her unique #RAS farm.‍‍

A Brick for Biodiversity: @OysterHeaven's CEO George Birch, showcases their unique 'Mother Reef' solution aimed to restore #marinebiodiversity and #coastalresilience at the #InnovationShowcase at the @BlueFoodSummit.

Next up: Another impactful presentation by @SamudraOceans' Joyeeta Das demonstrating their proprietary technology and her vision to develop a 'one-click aquafarm'. #bluefoodinnovation #seaweed‍‍‍

"There are a lot of piece in the puzzle that are here, all we need to do is connect the dots." On #InternationalDayforBioDiversity, we now turn to a panel focusing on enhancing biodiversity in the blue economy. Panellists discuss solutions on the horizon and calls to action.

Moderated by @EarthshotPrize's, Hilary Roberts, this fireside chat dives into #innovativeprojects building capacity and impact towards a restorative #blueeconomy.

And we're ready for another day of action! Today's opening panel focuses on the need for strong international governance and the role of cross-sectoral partnerships aiding #transparency in the blue #supplychain. #BlueFoodInnovation #aquaculture

“There is plenty of capital in the blue economy, it’s the SUSTAINABLE blue economy that we need to focus on.” - Lucy Holmes, Senior Director, Blue Finance, @WWF Our final session is in full swing with leading blue investors debating the next frontier for #bluecapital.

Taking a trip around the world, three global blue food pioneers explore #aquaculture in their #regionalmarkets‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ in #Mexico, #Iceland and #Jamaica through a series of case studies, chaired by Anton Immink of @thinkaquaorg.

"Seaweed has been produced for hundreds of years in the global south - the biggest change we have seen is how the world perceives it." This session exploring the global outlook for #seaweed, with a panel examining scaling efforts and fortifying #supplychains in the sector.

⏲ Time to shine a spotlight on #AquaticHealth Kicking off this afternoon's discussions, stakeholders delve into the topic of #genetics and #aquaticwelfare putting forth new climate adaptation strategies within changing ecosystems.

We're excited to announce that NextOcean will be showcasing our latest offerings at @BlueFoodSummit, London on 21 and 22 May 2024. Visit us at Booth #5 in the exhibition space to explore our services firsthand and connect with our team.

Delegates unlock new conversations over delicious and sustainable seafood at the #networkinglunchbreak. On the menu: @RegalSpringsHN Premium Tilapia and @Salmon_Evo Sustainable Raised Atlantic Salmon.

Are you participating in the @BlueFoodSummit? Come to the panel discussion on The Smallholder Tech Revolution with participation of the @WorldBank expert: wrld.bg/9S0t50RAZVj 📅 May 22, 2024 🕑 13:50 - 14:30 PM | London BST #BlueFoodInnovation | #PROBLUE_Ocean

A bird's eye view of the #roundtables in full swing! From #Data, #AI to #seaweed and #bluecapital, delegates now discuss big topics in small focused groups in this interactive session. Which #roundtable did you join?