PROGRAM 27 AUGUST 2024 WITH 4 x PANEL DISCUSSIONS FOCUSING ON VARIOUS PARTS OF THE AQUACULTURE VALUE CHAIN AND THEMES RELEVANT FOR THE INDUSTRY.

THE OBJECTIVE IS TO IDENTIFY KNOWLEDGE NEEDS AND AREAS WHERE THE INDUSTRY SEES ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT.

10:00-11:00

Welcome remarks by anchor moderator Lise Walbom, CEO, Food Nation Denmark

GREEN SOLUTIONS FOR BLUE FOOD
Is the aquaculture industry fit for the future? Is the ambition of ‘circular economy’ and ‘sustainability’ embedded well in the aquaculture industry, and what can be done to improve? Adapting to climate, rising temperatures, and growing populations calls for new approaches to aquaculture – Is the aquaculture industry ready to meet growing demands and address external factors out of their hands?

Followed by:

PANEL DISCUSSION 1: RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

• WATER AS A RESOURCE
  Which improvements can be made within water management when looking at water quality parameters, water recycling and water treatment approaches?

Panelists:

• Julia Lynne Overton, Biologist, AquaPri
• Kasper Vibsig Nielsen, Biological Supervisor, Billund Aquaculture
• Paw Petersen, CEO, OxyGuard International
• Philip Haargaard Gyldenkærne, Biologist, CM Aqua Technologies

Panel moderator:

• Anette Galskjøt, CEO, Danish Export Association

11:15-12:15

PANEL DISCUSSION 2: RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

• TURNING WASTE TO VALUE
  Handling of sludge and waste treatment in aquaculture facilities. Utilization of sludge and discharge, and the main drivers for waste treatment.
• HANDLING OF BY-PRODUCTS
  Optimal utilization of seafood side-streams and raw material – can further improvements be obtained looking forward?

Panelists:

• Charlotte Jacobsen, Professor in Bioactives – Analysis and Application, Technical University of Denmark, National Food Institute
• Linn Indrestrand, Head of Fishery & Maritime Services, Port of Hirtshals & Chairman, Danish Ocean Cluster
• Steffen Nielsen, CEO, Danforel
• Trevor Gent, Director of Engineering Solutions, Alumichem

Panel moderator:

• Kristine Albrechtsen, Senior Business and Project Consultant, Pisco Group

12:30-14:00

LUNCHTIME & EXHIBITION VISIT - on your own

14:00-15:00

PANEL DISCUSSION 3: ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT

Climate smart management, food security, environmental footprint, and sustainability requirements in the aquaculture value chain. How and why are these parameters crucial for running of business going onwards?

Panelists:

• Jacob Bregnballe, Sales Director, AKVA group Land Based
• Katherine Bryar, Global Marketing Director, BioMar Group
• Niels Dalsgaard, CEO, Musholm & Chairman, Danish Aquaculture Producers Organisation (DAPO)

Panel moderator:

• Lise Walbom, CEO, Food Nation Denmark

15:15- 16:15

PANEL DISCUSSION 4: OPTIMIZATION OF FISH FARMING OPERATIONS

Energy efficiency, energy optimization, optimal planning of labour, feed usage and effective operations are dominant topics in the industry. Which efforts are made to ensure that these parameters are met? 

Panelists:

• Anders Carøe Bylling, CEO, Aller Aqua
• Kim Daugaard Andersen, Water & Aquaculture Sales Manager, Oxymat
• Steen Petersen, Partner & Co-founder, FoulingCure
• Søren Mattesen, CEO, Nordic Kingfish Hanstholm

Panel moderator:

• Kristine Albrechtsen, Senior Business and Project Consultant, Pisco Group

16:15-16:30

WRAP UP AND TAKE AWAY MESSAGES

Lise Walbom, CEO, Food Nation Denmark