Digital event: Seaweed production and technology development in Europe

The largest seaweed producers are located in Asia. Simultaneously, several research and development projects within the seaweed segment has been initiated by the EU. In collaboration with SINTEF Ocean and NTNU Ocean, Aqua Nor invites both producers of seaweed and kelp and developers and suppliers of technology to a digital half-day event, examining the possibilities for future collaboration.

How to participate

The symposium is held on Aqua Nor Digital. Participation is free for everyone. Follow the link below to create a user on the platform.

If you need help login in, please contact aquanor@eventreg.no

A meeting place for producers and suppliers

European nations such as Norway, Denmark and Scotland have a long history with fish farming, and thus several companies who specialize in developing equipment for the aqua culture industry, whether it be vessels, farming methods or other solutions that can be applied to seaweed production.

The symposium will highlight ongoing R&D projects, technological development and opportunities for innovation within the global seaweed production.

Jorunn Skjermo at SINTEF Ocean will be the host of the Symposium.

Program

Time	Topic	Contributor
09:00-09:05	Introduction to symposium	Karl Almås, SINTEF Ocean
	The global picture
09:05-09:20	Global Seeweed production	Dr. Rohana Subasinghe
09:20-09:35	Global compact	Erik Giercksky, UN Global Compact
	European challenges and opportunities
09:35-09:50	Ongoing initiatives	Jon Funderud, CEO Seaweed Solutions AS
09:50-10:05	Perspectives on the European seaweed industry	Adrien Vincent, Programme Director, Seaweed for Europe – SYSTEMIQ
	Technological development
10:05-10:20	Ongoing projects	Silje Forbord, Senior Scientist , SINTEF Ocean
10:20-10:35	Seafarming and harvesting	Eivind Lona, Scientist, SINTEF Ocean
10:35-11:20	Plenary discussion	Debate leader: Jorunn Skjermo, Ph.D, Senior Scientist, SINTEF Ocean Participant: Dr. Rohana Subasinghe Participant: Kim Kristiansen, CEO Arctic Seaweed Participant: Eva Helen Rognskog, Satpos Participant: Erik Giercksky, UN Global Compact

The platform is open

The digital trade fair platform is open and available right now for everyone. On the platform you can visit a number of exciting exhibitors, view recordings and program from the trade fair days in Trondheim, and explore the numerous ways to connect with others in the aquaculture industry.