The Latin American and Caribbean Aquaculture 2018 (LACQUA18) event will be held together with the VIII Colombian Aquaculture Congress (VIII CCA) at the Ágora Convention Center, Bogotá, from October 23 to 26, 2018. These events are being co-organized by the National University of Colombia, the Colombian Federation of Aquaculture Producers (FEDEACUA) and the Latin American and Caribbean Chapter of the World Aquaculture Society (LACC/WAS).

This year is auspicious for aquaculture in Colombia, which faces challenges related to the recent peace agreement. Aquaculture is one of the activities that is providing opportunities to weave peace networks and to improve the quality of life and resilience of its population. Thus, “Aquaculture for Peace” will be the central theme, where communities and entities committed to aquaculture and peace will give testimony of reconciliation and progress in the region and in the world.

The conference will include presentations of research results (oral and poster), sessions for producers, mini-courses and a trade show, which will consist of an exhibition area of 72 stands for national and international providers that will present the latest advances in equipment, supplies and services. There will also be the opportunity to participate in technical visits to nationally recognized aquaculture companies. 

More information and online registration can be found on the WAS website.