WHEN: 30 October 2025 / 08.45 -17.30
WHERE: National Institute for Marine Research and Development “Grigore Antipa” (Mamaia Blvd. 300) – Constanta, Romania
HOW: in person, free of charge
The EX-AQUA workshop is an important step toward building a collaborative, future-ready algae aquaculture ecosystem in the Black Sea region. By connecting researchers, businesses, and policymakers, this event will lay the groundwork for long-term excellence and sustainable development. This is a satellite event of the Annual Common Maritime Agenda Stakeholder Conference.
Register to attend: https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/EX-AQUAworkshop2025
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What to Expect from this Workshop:
🌊 Session 1 – Innovation and inspiration for algae aquaculture
This session will explore scalable farming approaches, integrated aquaculture systems, and offshore cultivation technologies.
Speakers will share how algae can drive sustainable blue economy transitions.
🌱 Session 2 – EX-AQUA Roadmap and work progress
An update on the strategic vision and milestones of the EX-AQUA initiative, showcasing progress on macroalgae and microalgae cultivation and highlighting innovation transfer across the region.
🔬 Session 3 – Algae`s use and applications
Exploring algae’s transformative role in industries such as food, aquafeeds, biofuels, and pharmaceuticals, this session highlights practical examples and innovative projects from across Europe.
🤝 Session 4 – Unlocking algae aquaculture: Industry insights
A roundtable discussion with industry leaders on current challenges, niche opportunities, and strategies to strengthen the competitiveness of the algae sector in the Black Sea region.
🌐 Wrap-up and field visit
Final takeaways followed by a guided visit to NIMRD’s facilities, offering participants a unique chance to see algae aquaculture innovation in action.
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