Side events
Complementing the discussions held within the thematic sessions, the conference will be enriched by side events addressing specific priorities for the region's aquaculture sector.
Wednesday, 4 December 2024
The FAO Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture
The FAO Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture, a recently adopted set of shared and agreed principles and practices, will be featured within this event, along with insights into their expected positive impacts on sustainable aquaculture development in the region.
Thursday, 5 December 2024
Artificial intelligence and aquaculture
During this event, participants will have the opportunity to discover AI-driven technologies and robotics in aquaculture, and discover how these tools can optimize operations, enhance production methods and contribute to global food security.
The GFCM Aquaculture Demonstration Centres
This event will feature one of the GFCM’s most important tools for advancing sustainable aquaculture in the region by sharing knowledge, promoting technical cooperation and enhancing stakeholder capacity.
Empowering women and small-scale producers in aquaculture
The discussions held within this event will highlight how empowering women and small-scale farmers can create an inclusive and sustainable aquaculture sector that leaves no one behind.