The conference is set to take place on 22 May 2026 as professionals, policymakers, researchers, and innovators gather for Blue Economy Through Aquaculture – Vietnam, at the Sunflower Room of the Saigon Exhibition & Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh City. Organised by ILDEX Vietnam in partnership with International Aquafeed and VNU Asia Pacific will be held under the theme “Sustaining Aquaculture in Vietnam: Innovation, Insight, Impact.”
Meet the speakers:
Nguyen Duy Hoa, Cargill
Topic: Growth performances and health responses of the whiteleg shrimp (Penaeus vannamei) fed by a bioactive corn protein concentrate (MOTIV) as fishmeal replacer in shrimp diets.
Hoa has over 32 years working in aquaculture research and industry and he is well-known in Vietnam and SEA region as a shrimp expert in both nutrition and farm-management practices. His background is Bachelor in Aquaculture (1989-1994) from Nong Lam University – Vietnam, and Master of Science in Aquaculture (2001-2003) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Applied Biological Science (2005-2009) both from Ghent University, Belgium. Hoa has served as Cargill’s Technical Director for Empyreal products, a business of Cargill Branded Feed in Nebraska. In this role, he acts as technical support and consults for customers and prospects in application of Empyreal 75 and MOTIV products in the animal and aqua feed mills.
Dr Loc Tran, ShrimpVet
Topic: Industrial Aquaculture Reimagined: Scaling Sustainability and Profitability Through Science
Dr. Loc Tran is an aquaculture researcher and technical specialist with expertise in shrimp biology, nutrition, and health management. His work focuses on optimizing production systems, specifically regarding broodstock nutrition, larval quality, and the pathophysiology of shrimp diseases. By integrating experimental research with field-based validation, he develops scalable, practical solutions that enhance biosecurity, farming efficiency, and resilience across the shrimp industry.
Thanh Chau, ShrimpVet
Topic: Efficient Disease Management: A Pathway to Enhancing Profitability and Sustainability in Shrimp Aquaculture
Thanh is a researcher at ShrimpVet with over eight years of experience leading more than 500 R&D projects across the shrimp life-cycle. In collaboration with global experts, his work translates laboratory innovation into field success in broodstock reproductive performance, larvae culture technology, and disease control. These contributions provide the industry with validated solutions that enhance the efficiency and profitability of the global shrimp sector.
Dr Romi Novriadi, Indonesia Aquaculture Society
Topics: Unlocking the potential use of essential oils in aquaculture
Romi Novriadi is an expert in sustainable aquaculture production with over 20 years of experience. He has served as Director of the World Aquaculture Society – Asia Pacific chapter and held roles including Researcher at Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Secretary General of the Indonesia Aquaculture Society, Global Advisor for the Seafood Consumers Association, and Editor in Chief of Media Akuakultur. He has published more than 35 peer-reviewed articles. A VLIR-UOS and Fulbright scholar, his work focuses on intensive farming systems, economical aqua-feed, nutrition, novel ingredients, and strengthening links between research and industry.
How to be a speaker?
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