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We are pleased to invite you to the EXAQUA Workshop Session 1 – “Innovation and inspiration for algae aquaculture.” This opening session will explore pioneering research and innovative solutions driving the future of algae aquaculture in Europe and the Black Sea region.

Innovation in aquaculture was one of the central themes of Conxemar 2025, the international seafood fair held in Vigo, Spain. Held annually, Conxemar is one of Europe’s most important international seafood exhibitions.  This major event once again brought together industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers to exchange knowledge and explore the future of the seafood sector.

From 17 to 19 November 2025, the 39th EFFoST International Conference will take place in Porto, Portugal, under the theme “Fostering the Transition to Sustainable Food Systems: Embracing Novelty and Overcoming Challenges.” Hosted by Universidade Católica Portuguesa – Faculty of Biotechnology, this prestigious event will bring together leading experts, researchers, and industry professionals committed to building a more sustainable and resilient food future.

The European project Innoaqua is rethinking aquaculture by integrating fish and algae in innovative systems, developing new processing technologies, and creating sustainable products for food, feed, and beyond. Its ambition is clear: to demonstrate that aquaculture can be circular, environmentally responsible, and socially accepted. Within this ambitious framework, each partner plays a unique role, and among them, Eco Imagination stands out as the partner responsible for ensuring that the science and innovation generated by Innoaqua are not only developed but also understood, shared, and embraced by society.

The INNOAQUA project, represented by project coordinator NORCE Norwegian Research Centre, participated in the prestigious Aquaculture Europe 2025 conference, held in Valencia, Spain, from September 22 to 25, 2025. The event gathered more than 3,000 participants from across the globe, including researchers, industry leaders, policymakers, and students, to discuss the future of aquaculture in Europe and beyond.

The INNOAQUA project is pleased to invite you to join the upcoming online event "Aquaconnect: Innovating Aquaculture through Circularity, Biomass, and Biotechnology".

Science, technology, and innovation came closer to students at the STEAM UP Festival, held on 18–19 September 2025 at Gymnázium Kráľovský Chlmec in Slovakia. The festival combined fun with learning through a wide variety of activities: from dazzling scientific shows and LEGO robotics to indoor composters and stargazing. Its goal was clear : to awaken curiosity, foster teamwork, and show students that science and technical subjects can open the door to their future.

Aquaculture Europe 2025 is heading to Valencia, Spain, from 22–25 September 2025, and INNOAQUA will be there ready to connect with researchers, industry leaders, policymakers, students, and anyone shaping the future of sustainable aquaculture.

The INNOAQUA project is pleased to invite you to the EX-AQUA Workshop – Advancing algae aquaculture: innovative pathways for the Black Sea region, taking place on 30 October 2025 at the National Institute for Marine Research and Development “Grigore Antipa” in Constanta, Romania.

INNOAQUA partner SEA EIGHT will participate in the 26th International Frozen Seafood Exhibition – Conxemar 2025, taking place in Vigo, Spain, from 7–9 October 2025.