VietShrimp Asia 2026, co-located with Aquaculture Vietnam 2026, is positioned as a knowledge convergence and B2B networking hub, providing strategic direction for Vietnam’s aquaculture industry and the wider region. The exhibitions focus on driving technological innovation, trade collaboration, and sustainable development across the entire aquaculture value chain.
International Conferences & Technical Seminars at VietShrimp Asia & Aquaculture Vietnam 2026
04/02/2026
Connecting Technology and Solutions for the Aquaculture Industry at VietShrimp Asia & Aquaculture Vietnam 2026
VietShrimp Asia 2026 & Aquaculture Vietnam 2026: Strategic Knowledge and Solutions Platform for the Smart Aquaculture Era
Organise under the theme “Smart Aquaculture – AI Revolution in Aquaculture Industry”, VietShrimp Asia 2026 & Aquaculture Vietnam 2026 are positioned as a high-level international trade and knowledge platform, connecting advanced digital and automation solutions from leading global technology groups and solution providers.
The International Conferences and Technical Seminars will be conducted over three days (18–20 March 2026) at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City. Featuring renowned international and local experts, the programme addresses AI-driven innovation, industry megatrends, and critical operational challenges, delivered through five in-depth, business-focused conference sessions.
INTERNATIONAL AQUA CONFERENCE: MEKONG ROOM, HALL A
| Time | Topic | Speaker & Position |
| MARCH 18, 2026 | ||
| SESSION 1: Overview of Aquaculture Value Chain | ||
| 10:00-10:10 | Opening speech | |
| 10:10-10:30 | Current status of Vietnamese aquaculture cooperatives and their logistics in entering the global value chain | Dr. Nguyen Thi Kim Quyen – Can Tho University |
| 10:30-10:50 | Leading the journey of value creation: From corporate vision to breakthroughs in genetic breeding for a sustainable aquaculture industry | Representative of Viet Uc |
| 10:50-11:10 | Solutions to improve success in multi-stage shrimp farming models | Nguyen Khac Hai – Technical Director, Sheng Long Bio-tech International Co., Ltd. |
| 11:10-11:30 | Connecting the shrimp supply chain to provide full transparency and traceability | Duco Onnes – General Director, Nutreco Vietnam |
| 11:30-11:50 | Shaping nutrition in the aquaculture industry | Representative of Uni-President |
| 11:50-12:10 | Shrimp feed: From nutrition to sustainable cost: Where is the balance? | Dr. Tran Ngọc Thien Kim – Nutrition & Support Aqua Director Vietnam & Asia, De Heus |
| SESSION 2: AI revolution in Aquaculture industry | ||
| 13:40-14:00 | A practical perspective on AI applications in aquaculture farms | Hai Nguyen – Founder, EcoSeafood |
| 14:00-14:20 | TOMGOXY: From data to decision – Applying AI in shrimp farm operations | Pham Bao Dang – Project Manager, RYNAN Smart Aquaculture |
| 14:20-14:40 | Designing shrimp farms in the AI era | Tommy Vu – Founder-CTO, Aqua Mina Co., Ltd. |
| 14:40-15:00 | The data bottleneck in shrimp farming: AI solutions from Tomota | Mr. Van Vu – CEO, Otanics Technology JSC |
| 15:00-15:20 | Aquaculture 4.0: Data infrastructure for the last mile of growth | Dr. Antonio Garza de Yta – Chief Commercial Officer, Shrimpl Pte Ltd. |
| MARCH 19, 2026 | ||
| SESSION 3: Improving Productivity in Aquaculture industry | ||
| 09:30-09:50 | Commercial performances of the bioactive protein ingredient (MOTIV) in the booster feed and super-growwth feed for whiteleg shrimp | Dr. Duy Hoa Nguyen – Technical Director for Empyreal products, Cargill Inc. |
| 09:50-10:10 | Enhancing white leg shrimp farming performance with BIOSIPEC | Mr. Minh Anh Pham – Animal Nutrition R&D Director APAC, ADM |
| 10:10-10:30 | Functional nutrition with QRILL Aqua towards healthier shrimp | Ms. Daranee Seguin – Global Product Director Shrimp, Aker Qrill Company |
| 10:30-10:50 | EHP test kit: Rapid test kit for detection of Enterocytozoon hepatopenaei (EHP) | Dr. Orawan Himananto – Research Team Leader, National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) |
| 10:50-11:10 | Quality soymeal for efficient and competitive shrimp aquaculture industry | Mr. Pamudi – Technical Consultant – Aquaculture, U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) |
| 11:10-11:30 | Presentation of NOVONESIS | Representative of NOVONESIS |
| 11:30-11:50 | Technical and economic analysis the impacts of key factors in commercial shrimp culture | Mr. Matthew Wong – Technical Product Manager, Wittaya Aqua |
| SESSION 4: Shaping a Sustainable Aquaculture Industry | ||
| 13:40-14:00 | Presentation of Vinatuna | Mr. Huy Hoang – Representative of Vinatuna |
| 14:00-14:20 | Asian fish welfare network project: Supporting aquaculture sustainability through fish welfare improvement | Dr. Simao Zacarias – Researcher, Institute of Aquaculture – University of Stirling |
| 14:20-14:40 | Turning welfare into profit: Strategic benefits for shrimp farming | Mr. Pau Badia Grimalt – Director, Creative Labs Asia |
| 14:40-15:00 | Genetics and biosecurity roles in sustainable shrimp farming | Mr. Harris Wright – R&D Director, Shrimp Improvement Systems Group (SIS) |
| 15:00-15:20 | Circular economy and biological solutions: A sustainable development direction for the shrimp industry | Ms. Nguyen Thị Giang Anh – VNF |
| 15:20-15:40 | Inclusion effects of the corn protein concentrates (Empyreal 75) in replacing fishmeal | Dr. Duy Hoa Nguyen – Technical Director for Empyreal products, Cargill Inc. |
| 15:40-16:00 | Upcycling the ocean: Converting fishery by-products into high-value marine complex | Dachawat Poonnual – R&D APAC Manager, Symrise |
| MARCH 20, 2026 | ||
| SESSION 5: Affirming the Role of Tilapi | ||
| 09:50-10:10 | Next-gen solutions for sustainable tilapia: From clean genetics (SPF) to oral nanovaccines | Assoc. Prof. Sasimanas Unajak – Kasetsart University |
Update as of 3/3/2026
A Knowledge, Connectivity and Innovation Hub for Vietnam’s Aquaculture Industry and the Region
Alongside the International Conference, the exhibitions host a series of technical seminars, showcasing practical solutions and advanced technologies across the entire aquaculture value chain.
These sessions are delivered by leading industry experts and solution providers, offering actionable, implementation-ready insights to support the development of smart and sustainable aquaculture.
TECHNICAL SEMINARS – SAIGON ROOM, HALL A
| Time | Topic | Speaker & Position |
| MARCH 18, 2026 | ||
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Symbiosis and localization of probiotics with native microbes in sustainable shrimp aquaculture | Mr. Jimmy Wang – CEO & Founder, Jade & Gold Agriculture Products Co., Ltd |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | 2L technology in NN-VN gear motors & specialized H155 rubber couplings for shrimp pond aerator systems | Mr. Huu Chi Pham – Chief Engineer, HA KIM NGAN Co., LTD |
| 13:30 – 14:30 | Advancing aquaculture performance with organic acids and enzyme technology | Mr. Tanachot Pengsawad – Technical Specialist ASEAN – Animal Nutrition Feed Enzymes & Performance Ingredients, BASF |
| 14:30 – 15:00 | Lactobacillus’ Postbiotic: The new future | Dr. Serge Corneillie – Nutritionist, STI Biotechnologie |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Impact of EHP/WFD/AHPND & Shrimp culturing management | Mr. Yuhsiang Chen – Aquaculture Department Manager, Polywisdom Biotechnology Corporation |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Mix, match, and mutate: How vibrio evolves stronger virulence | Mr. Johnathan Bester – Co-founder & CEO, Peptobiotics Pte. Ltd. |
| MARCH 19, 2026 | ||
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Enhancing immunity – Controlling EHP: A sustainable solution for shrimp farming | Assoc. Prof., Ph.D. Ngoc Phuoc Nguyen – Technical Advisor, R.E.P Biological Technology Joint Stock Company |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Replacement of wheat starch with pea starch concentrate in white leg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) | Dr. William W. Riley – Technical Consultant, Pulse Canada |
| 14:00 – 15:00 | Next-generation bacteriophage solutions for sustainable aquaculture: ProBe-Bac | Mr. Choi – CEO, Pathway Intermediates Vietnam Company Limited |
Update as of 3/3/2026
VietShrimp Asia 2026 & Aquaculture Vietnam 2026: A Strategic Launchpad for Aquaculture Businesses to Expand Globally
VietShrimp Asia 2026 & Aquaculture Vietnam 2026 are positioned as a strategic connectivity platform for business leaders, industry experts, and policymakers across Vietnam and the international aquaculture community.
The events create high-value opportunities to expand partner networks, access core technologies, and collaborate in building a transparent, responsible, and efficient aquaculture ecosystem, supporting long-term and sustainable global integration.
Join VietShrimp Asia 2026 & Aquaculture Vietnam 2026 to strengthen competitiveness and unlock new partnerships at one of the most strategic international meeting points of the aquaculture industry in 2026.
For more details, please contact:
- Exhibiting: Ms. Sophie Nguyen – [email protected]
- Group Delegation Support: Ms. Phuong – [email protected]
- Marcom Support: Ms. Anita Pham – [email protected]
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