Seafood

Seafood remains one of the most globally traded food commodities, playing a critical role in nutrition, livelihoods, and food security. As demand continues to grow, the seafood industry faces increasing pressure to ensure its products are not only safe and high quality but also traceable, sustainable, and ethically sourced. At the same time, climate change, geopolitical dynamics, and shifting consumer expectations are reshaping global seafood markets. This conference theme will explore how the seafood sector is adapting to these changes and leading innovation across harvesting, processing, distribution, and market access. Sessions will highlight cutting-edge practices in digital traceability, cold chain logistics, species diversification, value-added processing, and eco-labelling. Participants will also delve into regulatory trends, seafood fraud prevention, and the role of international trade frameworks in shaping the future of seafood commerce.

Sessions under this theme will address the challenges and opportunities in scaling sustainable aquaculture. Key focus areas includeA special focus will be placed on technological disruption—from blockchain and QR-based traceability systems to digital twins, AI-driven inventory tools, and smart compliance platforms. These innovations are enabling greater transparency and efficiency across the supply chain, from boat to plate. Topics will also address the growing demand for responsibly harvested wild-caught seafood, consumer-facing sustainability certifications, and emerging markets for underutilized species and alternative proteins. Real-world case studies will be shared by industry leaders, offering insights into successful models for value chain integration, export growth, and sustainability alignment.

By bringing together producers, processors, exporters, buyers, certification bodies, and technology innovators, the seafood track will foster cross-sector dialogue and collaboration. The aim is to support a global seafood economy that is more resilient, inclusive, and environmentally responsible. With Singapore serving as a key global trade and logistics hub, this theme will also explore the city-state’s leadership in advancing digital seafood commerce, regional trade integration, and food safety innovation—positioning it as an ideal meeting ground for shaping the future of seafood.

• Future-Proofing Seafood: Policy, Partnerships, and Planetary Health
• Streamlining Export Compliance Through Digital Tools: Innovations in Shrimp, Tuna, and Multi-Species Trade
• Digital Twins for Seafood: Leveraging Blockchain and QR Traceability in Modern Processing Plants
• Scaling Land-Based Salmon Farming: Global Developments, Challenges, and Critical Lessons from Early Movers
• Fish Health and Welfare in Closed Systems: Preventing Problems Before They Start
• Chilling, Packaging, and Shelf Life: Technologies to Extend Freshness with Less Waste
• Conscious Consumers, Smarter Choices: What Today’s Seafood Buyers Really Want
• Certifications that Sell: The Retail Value of Verified Sustainable Seafood

• Market Signals: How Policy, ESG, and Retail Demand Are Reshaping Supply Chains
• Charting a Low-Carbon Course: Decarbonization Strategies in Industrial Fishing Fleets
• Financing the Transition: Climate-Linked Investment and Innovation in the Seafood Sector
• Preparing for Tomorrow’s Labels: What Retailers Expect from Certified and Verified Seafood
• Smarter Together: Co-Innovation in Packaging, Processing, and Product Transparency
• Wild Meets Farmed: Managing Interactions Between Capture Fisheries and Aquaculture
• Beyond the Farm: Strengthening Upstream and Downstream Partnerships for Sustainable Impact
• Technology as a Connector: Data Systems Linking Sustainability from Hatchery to Retail