The 11th edition of Seafood Expo Asia, set to take place from September 11-13 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore, will mark the largest edition in the event’s history with more than 350 new and returning exhibiting companies from 40 countries. In addition to an expanded exhibition hall, the show will feature a conference program addressing important industry topics for the Asian market.
Organized by Portland, Maine, USA-headquartered Diversified Communications, the three-day event will present diverse immersive programs, featuring a series of workshop sessions and expert discussion roundtables. The lineup will highlight key industry topics across Asia, including innovative seafood trends, AI’s role in seafood processing, sustainability in seafood, aquaculture advancements, and shifting consumption patterns.
Following the rise of AI adoption across industries, speakers such as Eric Enno Tamm, This Fish’s chief executive officer and co-founder, will explore the integration of AI and data in optimizing predictions of fish quality and production as well as automating the monitoring of fisheries through machine learning.
Through a workshop series guided by The Global Dialogue on Seafood Traceability (GDST), the first session will discuss how the implementation of a common language framework and traceability standards enable market access and help safeguard a sustainable future. The second session will delve into the importance of implementing traceability within the aquaculture industry to promote responsible sourcing practices and achieve greater production transparency.
“Singapore is a longstanding trading hub within the Asia Pacific region. This strategic location allows the event to bring together experts from across the seafood sector to address industry challenges,” said Wynter Courmont, Diversified Communications’ vice president of seafood events.
Courmont added: “We’re excited to offer attendees a glimpse into the forefront of Asia’s seafood landscape. As the largest traded food commodity in the world, with over 3 billion people relying on wild caught and farmed seafood as a significant source of animal protein, pushing sustainability in this industry is crucial. Beyond fostering strategic alliances, this year’s expo will look to discuss sustainable practices across the industry, and cover the most pertinent topics around technology, finance, consumer trends and aquaculture.”
The show will also focus on the innovations propelling the seafood supply chain, the significance of quality in retail and food service, and dialogues centered around seafood traceability.
For the first time, Seafood Expo Asia will host the Seafood Excellence Asia Awards competition, which recognizes the best new seafood products represented at the Expo. Key Buyers will be tasting and evaluating the innovative products submitted in the awards competition. Three winners will be announced on the second morning of the event (Tuesday, September 12).
