One month after the closing of the 8th edition of AquaFarm, which marked the return of the unified event alongside NovelFarm and AlgaeFarm, the official data was released showing a 30% growth compared to the corresponding numbers of last year for a total of 2,400 visitors. A quarter came from abroad, led by Croatia with 16.6%, confirming the event is a point of reference for Balkan Europe. Brazil was another important country, thanks to a delegation organized in collaboration with Agenzia ICE.
On the exhibitor front, 110 in total, including direct exhibitors, co-exhibitors, and represented brands, of which almost a third were foreign, with France in the lead as the country of origin, followed by the United States, and Spain, Norway, and Denmark with the same numbers.
A fundamental role in the success of the 2025 edition was played by the conference program, which, with 21 sessions and over 150 events, covered all the most relevant fields of the three sectors: aquaculture, vertical farming, and algae farming.
Among the moments that created the greatest interest in AquaFarm, the sessions dedicated to sustainability in aquaculture, energy self-sufficiency, and innovative solutions for the decarbonization of the sector stood out. Also worth mentioning were the sessions “Aquaculture and fishing products with added value” featuring the leaders of the fishing supply chain, and the “EU – FEAMPA” session on European innovations impacting the sector.
Another moment of great interest was the closing round table of AlgaeFarm on the future of the algae supply chain, which explored the opportunities and challenges for the sector, from the food to the pharmaceutical field.
“AquaFarm, NovelFarm, and AlgaeFarm are therefore confirmed as an essential event for the sector, capable of attracting more and more operators and the public, thanks to a format that combines exhibition, high-level professional updating, and business opportunities,” the organization said.
The presentations and the proceedings of the conference sessions will be published in a few days on the official website of the event.
The 9th edition of AquaFarm will take place from February 18-19, 2026 alongside NovelFarm and AlgaeFarm. For more information visit www.aquafarmexpo.it and www.novelfarmexpo.it.
