Overseas
The UK’s leading aquaculture show is gearing up for a bigger than ever exhibition this year as it prepares to launch at its new home in Glasgow.
With more than 250 exhibitors from over 20 countries already signed up, Aquaculture UK, to be held from June 16-17 at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC), is expected to attract record crowds from across the country and around the world.
The biennial show’s move from its long-term base in Aviemore to Glasgow is proving to be popular with old and new exhibitors, providing more space and easier access, said Cheri Arvonio, event director at show organiser Diversified Communications.
‘With three months to go still, the stage is set for an even more dynamic experience in what has become a highlight in the aquaculture sector’s calendar.
‘Our new base in Glasgow can offer better transport links, unlimited accommodation and legendary hospitality and our exhibitors are seizing the opportunity to reach new markets.
‘The whole team at Diversified is looking forward to a new-look show with all the familiar elements that have made Aquaculture UK such a success to date.’
The only event of its kind in the UK, the exhibition and conference bring together the entire aquaculture community to see first-hand the latest developments in the industry.
Joining national pavilions from Chile, Canada, and Denmark will be Norway, providing a platform for aquaculture pioneers such as Aquabyte, Tidal, Optoscale, Hoseth Technology, Aquapredict, OK Marine, Oceanbox, Sentec, Sensor-Globe, Lumic, Aqua-Service and Salsnes Filter.
Also new is the Ireland pavilion, featuring a broad cross-section of suppliers, including Nova Q, Seaquest, Killybegs Cluster, MMG, Celtic Sea Minerals, Ker Group, Mooney Boats, SNG, Aquamonitrix, and Impact9.
Among other first-time exhibitors, Aberdeen based Subsea Commercial Services will be showcasing its environmental DNA (eDNA) Automated Sampler, an autonomous system developed for marine and freshwater environments.
Salar Pursuits will offer updates on its Smoltscreen, a permeable lining for net pens that protects salmon against lice, jellyfish and algal blooms.
Underwater technology specialists Sonardyne will provide insights into the future of autonomous marine robotics and explore the potential for its tracking, navigation, command, control and communication systems in the aquaculture sector.
And marine engine suppliers Yamaha Motor Europe and Royston & Volvo Penta will be making their show debuts, as will Aquatic Now, Greenville, Golan Pipes Scandinavia, Seneye, Duguva, Akvapartner, and CRE & Hydro Group.
In the new Innovation Zone, Edinburgh Innovations will explore the most exciting ideas and technologies emerging from the University of Edinburgh, which produced MiAlgae, the start-up that makes fish-free omega 3 out of algae by repurposing whisky by-products.
The key suppliers that are the backbone of the sector will be out in force again, covering the spectrum of the supply chain, from feed to pharmaceuticals, and from biomass cameras to boats and barges.
Among the big names will be Inverlussa Marine Services, one of Scotland’s leading shipping companies; equipment suppliers Scale AQ, Gael Force Group, and Akva Group; pharmaceutical giants MSD Animal Health and Pharmaq; feed companies BioMar and Cargill; and the institute of Aquaculture, which has recently opened one of Europe’s most flexible and technically advanced research platforms for both RAS and flow-through systems.
As well as the exhibition, Aquaculture UK will host the Innovation Theatre, a launch pad for fledgling scientific and technical concepts and sector start-ups. And in the Keynote Theatre, a full conference programme, to be announced soon, will examine the themes and challenges driving the aquaculture agenda.
The Aquaculture Awards, which celebrate the achievements of those working in the sector, will be presented at a gala dinner on Tuesday, June 16, at Glasgow’s Hilton Hotel.
Reflecting on two hectic days at the 2024 show, Lisa Glenday Murdoch of Aberdeen based Brimmond said: ‘Aquaculture UK is very much the right audience for us – all the people we would like to have a conversation with are here.’
To register to Aquaculture UK click here.
