The American Feed Industry Association has opened registration for its online feed manufacturing course, conducted in partnership with Kansas State University, Aug. 27-Sept. 28. The five-week, \"AFIA 500: Fundamentals of Feed Manufacturing\" distance education program provides an in-depth understanding of the feed manufacturing process, while allowing participants to work at their own pace and engage in online discussions with other students and university instructors.

The Aquaponics Association will host its annual International Aquaponics Conference in Connecticut from September 21-23, 2018. The theme for this year's conference is 'Putting Up Shoots,' and a call for presentations is now open. The purpose of the three-day conference is to advance the practice of aquaponics by connecting growers, researchers and enthusiasts from around the world. The Conference will consist of four learning tracks: Commercial Aquaponics, Community Aquaponics, Aquaponics Research & Food Safety, and Aquaponics in STEM Education. 

Organizers of the Omega-3 Summit 2018, scheduled to be held in Belgium on October 29-30, are calling for poster presentations. The major objective of the Summit is disseminating knowledge and understanding of LC Omega-3s and their effect on nutrition and health, and how to bring these to the market.

The NAA has released a call for presentations for the next Algae Production Workshop, to be held this fall in Woodlands, Texas. Specifically, the NAA is seeking presentations covering the topics of 'Commercial Production,' 'New Algae Markets,'  'Supply Channels' and 'Pricing Strategies.' 

Victam International B.V. has announced that Mr. Henk van de Bunt has returned to the position of managing director while the company searches for a new permanent director. Mr. van de Bunt has taken over the duties of Mr. Erik Heemskerk, former managing director, who together with Victam jointly decided to terminate their cooperation. 

The 8th Offshore Mariculture Conference was held in association with the U.S. Soybean Export Council, USSEC, in Singapore, from May 15 - 17. The conference consisted of two days of technical presentations and panel discussions from high level experienced operators in the sector. Attendees who were unable to see the complete range of presentations and papers produced by event speakers are invited to download the conference proceedings for free from the conference website.

A one-week Practical Short Course on Aquaculture Feed Extrusion, Nutrition and Feed Management will be presented on Aug. 26-31, 2018 at Texas A&M University. The program will cover information on designing new feed mills and selecting conveying, drying, grinding, conditioning and feed mixing equipment.

The National Algae Association is holding its next Algae Production Workshop in the fall of 2018 in Woodlands, Texas. The workshop will be focused on commercial algae producers opening new markets, supply channels and pricing strategies for the production of Omega 3 EPA/DHA - astaxanthin, animal feed, and more.

The Asian Pacific Aquaculture 2018 (APA18), which took place last month at the Taipei Convention Center, included 40 sessions on aquaculture and was attended by approximately 2,000 participants from 48 countries. APA18 featured a conference, aquaculture sessions, business meetings, tradeshows and farm tours.  Session topics included aquafeed, shrimp culture, fish disease, environment biodiversity and climate change, and tilapia health. 

The 6th Global Feed & Food Congress (GFFC) will take place in Bangkok on March 11-13, 2019. The central theme ‘The future of Feed & Food – are we ready?' links to the global challenge to provide safe, affordable, nutritious and sustainable animal protein sources through innovative solutions. The 6th GFFC will include sessions on the Digital Revolution, Sustainability, Feed & Food Safety, Nutritional Innovation, Global Regulations & Policy, Leadership & Talent, Markets & Trade, and the future of Farming Systems.

In order to avoid a possible conflict with Mardi Gras in New Orleans, the dates for AQUACULTURE 2019 have been changed to March 7-11, 2019. In addition, organizers have announced that plenary speaker Professor Peter Cook will give a talk on “Do international certification programs enhance the sustainability of aquaculture?

The hotel for the 2018 Equipment Manufacturers Conference has changed. The event, hosted by the American Feed Industry Association, will be held at the Mokara Hotel & Spa Nov. 7-9. Located in San Antonio, Texas, the conference will feature educational sessions, networking opportunities, the annual golf tournament and more.

Registration is open for the 2018 AFIA Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) training. From July 24-26, AFIA will host a Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA) Preventive Controls for Animal Food training in Nashville, Tenn. Developed by the FSPCA, the 20-hour course provides the "standardized curriculum," which is recognized by the Food and Drug Administration as adequate for PCQI training. 

The keynote speakers for AQUA2018 will be Robins McIntosh and Øyvind Oaland. Their presentations will be given during the AQUA2018 Plenary Session on Sunday, August 26th in the Berlioz Auditorium of Le Corum.

The 8th International Conference of Aquaculture Indonesia (ICAI 2018) will be held Oct. 25-27, 2018 in Java with the theme of “Towards Sustainable Effective and Profitable Integrated Aquaculture Business.” The organizing committee invites industry members to speak during the seminar or register as attendees of the Parallel Forums. ICAI-2018 intends to provide a unique international platform for exchange of ideas and experiences amongst researchers, practitioners and regulators in this field. Tentative topics for plenary lectures include disease and environment, management and technology, feed nutrition, genetics and breeding, business and marketing, etc.

The 8th Offshore Mariculture Conference will be held in association with the U.S. Soybean Export Council from May 15 - 17, 2018 in Singapore. OMC Asia will provide local attendees with the chance to learn from established operations and allow international experts, equipment suppliers and investors the opportunity to meet the local stakeholders interested in moving to cage quality finfish production. The OMC gala dinner at the Hilton Singapore will feature a menu including ASC certified fish. "Collectively the hospitality industry has significant potential to raise consumer awareness, and advance responsible business operations at large – including the sourcing of sustainable seafood.”

The American Feed Industry Association\'s biennial Feed Industry Institute will be held June 11-14 in St. Louis, Missouri. Throughout the four-day educational program, industry experts share practical information and best practices for attendees, who will leave with an understanding of how to manufacture high-quality animal food, as well as why doing so is essential for animal productivity and well-being.

The 2018 Aquaculture Taiwan Expo & Forum will take place at Taipei World Trade Center from July 26-28. Themed “innovative, eco-friendly & sustainable,” the trade show is positioned as an international B2B trading platform.

A three days Practical Short Course on Extruded Pet Foods and Treats will be presented from July 9-12, 2018 at Texas A&M University by staff, industry representatives, and consultants.

Bioaquafarm will hold a Commercial Aquaponics course on July 21-22, and again on September 29-30, 2018 at their facility in Blackford, U.K. The course will explain how aquaponics works on a commercial scale, from custom system design to establishing a successful aquaponics business.