BLUE ECONOMY THROUGH AQUACULTURE
AQUATIC CONFERENCE
Mark your calendars for an insightful experience at the Aquatic Conference, co-organized by VIV Worldwide and International Aquafeed.
Aquatic Asia
The VIV Aquatic 2025 Conference will take place in conjunction with VIV Asia 2025 in Bangkok. The conference is scheduled for March 11th, one day before the main show. The Aquatic conference supplies cutting edge knowledge and showcases opportunities that help to enhance the fish&shrimp production improving practices especially in nutrition, health and new farming technologies.
Meet the speakers
Roger Gilbert
CEO International Aquafeed
Roger Gilbert co-founded the International Feed Industry Federation in 1987 and served as its Secretary General. Under his leadership, the federation grew to represent over 85% of global compound feed production. He played a key role in establishing the industry’s NGO representation at Codex Alimentarius and forged one of the first Memorandums of Understanding with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization.
Today, Roger is the publisher of International Petfood, International Aquafeed, and Milling & Grain.
Dr Dinesh Kaippilly
Dean and Registrar, Kerala University
Dr. Dinesh Kaippilly, a recipient of the 2018 World Aquaculture Society (WAS) Fellow Award, is a renowned aquaculture expert with over 25 years of experience. As Director of the WAS Asian Pacific Chapter (2016–2018) and a longtime educator at the College of Fisheries and KUFOS, he has trained countless shrimp farmers and pioneered Vannamei and organic shrimp farming in Kerala.
With a passion for sustainability and academic excellence, Dr. Kaippilly has authored over 60 publications, including 25 journal papers and 3 books, contributing significantly to the aquaculture industry.
Dr Ram Bhujel
Research Professor | Director Aqua-Centre
Dr. Ram C. Bhujel, Research Associate Professor and Founding Director of Aqua-Centre at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), has been teaching and supervising MSc and PhD students since 2005. He earned his MSc in 1994 and PhD in 1999 from AIT, followed by postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Stirling, UK, and the University of Montpellier III, France.
Dr. Bhujel currently leads an EU-funded project to develop MSc curricula focused on sustainable seafood and nutrition security, contributing to advancements in aquaculture education and research.
Dr Manoj Sharma
shrimp farmer and an aquaculture expert
Dr. Manoj Sharma, a shrimp farmer and aquaculture expert with 30 years of experience, has been instrumental in advancing shrimp farming in Gujarat, India. He played a pivotal role in uniting shrimp farmers through the Gujarat Aquaculture Association, fostering sustainable practices across the coastal region.
Recognized nationally and internationally, Dr. Sharma has received the Industry Impact Award for establishing a strong technical foundation for shrimp farming in South Gujarat, creating opportunities for rural communities and fishermen. He is also a National Fisheries Development Board awardee for his innovative contributions to aquaculture technology.
Rizky Darmawan
CEO Delta Marine Group
Rizky Darmawan, CEO of Delta Marine Group, is a leader in sustainable shrimp production, distribution, and processing. A graduate in Aquatic and Fisheries Sciences from the University of Washington, he blends education and innovation to transform the shrimp industry.
As President of Petambak Muda Indonesia since 2015, Rizky fosters young aquaculturists through education and collaboration, highlighted by the annual Shrimp Aquaculture Conference in Bali. He champions sustainability by promoting eco-friendly farming and utilizing shrimp waste for innovative applications.
Dr Romi Novriadi
Senior Lecturer Jakarta Technical University
Dr Romi Novriadi is the Senior Lecturer at the Jakarta Technical University of Fisheries or known as Politeknik Ahli Usaha Perikanan, Agency for Marine Affairs and Fisheries Research and Development, Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Republic of Indonesia. Currently, Dr Romi focus on the development of intensive shrimp farming system and economical aqua-feed, evaluation of nutritional requirements for shrimp and fish as well as facilitate the evaluation of novel ingredients and feed supplemental properties to enhance the growth and health status of aquatic organisms.
Dr Clara Trullàs
Product Manager of Aquaculture Tanin Sevnica
Dr Clara Trullàs, Product Manager of Aquaculture at Tanin Sevnica, Slovenia, specializes in developing natural feed additives for fish and shrimp farming. She holds a Veterinary Medicine degree and a PhD in Animal Production from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, along with an MSc in Aquaculture from Universitat de Barcelona.
Her postdoctoral research at Chulalongkorn University (Thailand) in 2016 sparked her focus on phytobiotics and ammonia binders for aqua feeds. In her role, Dr. Trullàs collaborates with researchers, feed millers, and producers to address industry needs with innovative and sustainable solutions.
Kabir Chowdhury
Aquaculture Lead of ICC Brazil
Kabir Chowdhury leads the aquaculture program of a Canadian non-medicated feed additive supplier for twelve years after completing his PhD in Animal Nutrition from University of Guelph, Canada.
In 2011, he founded Professional Aquaculture Nutritionists, a LinkedIn based global networking group that has grown to more than 8000 members from 110+ countries. Recently, he founded Maverick Innovation, state-of-the-art animal research facility in Bangladesh. Maverick is pioneering nutrition research on sustainable practices in poultry and aquaculture, harmonizing productivity with commitment to the environment.
Fabrizio Caruso
Aquaculture Technical Specialist of Vetagro
Fabrizio Caruso attended University of Bologna (Italy) where He received his Bachelor degree in Aquaculture and Fish Products hygiene in 2016, then he moved to Spain where He obtained the Post Graduate specialization degree from the International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM) of Saragoza in 2017 and a Master Degree in Marine Aquaculture from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Since 2023 he is Aquaculture Technical Specialist at Vetagro S.p.a. developing the aquaculture data and product portfolio of feed additives.
Dr Edwin Chow
Global Aqua Species Manager of Berg+Schmidt
Dr. Edwin received his undergraduate and Ph.D. in Chemistry from the National University of Singapore (NUS). Currently, as the Global Aqua Species Manager as well as Regional Commercial & Technical Manager at Berg+Schmidt, Dr. Edwin spearheads the global aqua research for product development and technical solutions as well as leading the aquaculture business for Asia and Middle East.
Dr Edwin is also a adjunct professor at the Department of Food Science and Technology from the National University of Singapore (NUS). His numerous publications/patents, given oral presentations at scientific meetings and industry events and awards underscore his commitment to both animal and human nutrition’s advancement.
Dr Holger Kühlwein
Key Account Manager Aquaculture of Leiber GmbH
Dr. Holger Kühlwein is Key Account Manager Aquaculture at Leiber GmbH, Germany, a manufacturer of brewers’ yeast products for animal nutrition and life sciences. His responsibilities comprise of sales to and support of aquaculture key customers and distributors globally, the strategic planning of scientific studies, and marketing activities. He collaborates with feed and premix producers, farmers and scientific institutions. Dr. Holger is a trained fish farmer and holds a BSc and a graduate engineering degree in agriculture from the Technical University Munich. He furthermore obtained a PhD in Biology from the University of Plymouth for his work on yeast ß-glucan effects in cyprinids.
Session - Sustainable Aquafeed
Talk topic: Growth and Health Promoting Effects of Autolyzed Brewers’ Yeast
Matthew R. P. Briggs
NovaqPro Solutions Manager of Ridley AgriProducts Pty Ltd.
42 years experience in shrimp culture. This includes management of commercial shrimp farming operations in Ecuador, Indonesia, India, Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia – including nutrition, breeding programmes, maturation, hatchery and grow-out. Project management, research, sales, technical support, training and consultancy experience in many countries.
With strong background in aquaculture science, nutrition, sustainability and best management practices with particular emphasis on research, presentation and teaching skills.
Abung Maruli
echnical Expert Manager for Aquaculture Greater Asia Pacific of dsm-firmenich
Abung Maruli is a Technical Expert Manager for Aquaculture Greater Asia Pacific at dsm-firmenich. He holds an MSc in Aquaculture Science from Bogor Agricultural University, Indonesia. Started his career in aquaculture industry as a research asisstant for shrimp farming in the floating net cages. For the past 9 years, Abung has been heavily involved to develop aquaculture business, focusing on feed additive products and application, health management of commercial fish and shrimp farms.
VENUE IMPACT
City Bangkok
Country Thailand
Dates
March 12-14, 2025
Opening hours
10.00 – 18.00 hrs
