The Government of Tanzania, through the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries (MLF), has officially launched the World Aquaculture Tanzania 2026 Conference (WA26T), which will take place from 1–4 December 2026 in Dar es Salaam.
The launch, held at the Tanzania Fisheries Corporation (TAFICO) headquarters in Dar es Salaam, was officiated by the Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, Ambassador Dr Bashiru Ally Kakurwa (MP), alongside senior ministry officials. The event also included the signing of the conference hosting agreement between the World Aquaculture Society (WAS) and the MLF, outlining the responsibilities of both organisations.
The World Aquaculture Society’s annual conferences bring together aquaculture scientists, industry leaders, policymakers, investors, development partners and other stakeholders to share knowledge, showcase innovation and strengthen international collaboration in sustainable aquaculture.
Recognising Tanzania’s growing aquaculture sector and commitment to the Blue Economy, WAS selected the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries to host WA26T at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC) under the theme ‘Aquaculture Driving Blue Transformation’.
The conference is expected to attract more than 2,000 delegates from over 100 countries. The programme will include keynote presentations, scientific and technical sessions, policy discussions, business networking opportunities and an international exhibition highlighting technologies, products and services from across the aquaculture value chain. The event will also provide Tanzania with an opportunity to showcase its progress in aquaculture, research, innovation and investment.
During the launch, the Government of Tanzania, in collaboration with WorldFish and Aquatic BioSolutions Tanzania (ABiST), also released the Aquatic Foods Recipe Book – Tanzania. Developed under the Programme for Improving Fisheries Governance and Blue Economy Trade Corridors in the SADC Region (PROFISHBLUE), the publication aims to promote aquatic food consumption, strengthen fisheries and aquaculture value chains, improve nutrition and create new market opportunities.
WAS has invited sponsors, exhibitors, presenters and delegates from across the global aquaculture community to participate in WA26T, which is hosted by the United Republic of Tanzania through the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries and the Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy (Zanzibar), with support from AUDA-NEPAD and WAS Global Premium Sponsors.
