HIC Sustainable Aquaculture Summit 2025

What is the Sustainable Aquaculture Summit?

Charting the Future of Aquaculture: Technologies and Collaboration for a Thriving Blue Economy

the Sustainable Aquaculture Summit (SAS) 2025 brings together experts, innovators, policymakers, and industry players from Malaysia, Southeast Asia, and Japan to explore new frontiers in aquaculture. With a strong emphasis on sustainability and cross-border collaboration, this summit serves as a platform for exchanging knowledge, showcasing emerging technologies, and strengthening the blue economy across regions. With a strong emphasis on sustainability and cross-border collaboration, this summit serves as a platform for exchanging knowledge, showcasing emerging technologies, and strengthening the blue economy across regions.

SAS 2025 is your opportunity to:.

• Explore key challenges and opportunities in aquaculture and the marine industry especially in the context of sustainable practices.
• Work with others to develop actionable strategies and forge synergies that address local and regional priorities.
• Experience a showcase of innovative research and cutting-edge technologies That are transforming aquaculture today.
• Build lasting connections through cross-border collaboration and networking with professionals and institutions from across Southeast Asia and beyond.

Whether you are looking to share your work, learn from the best, or grow your network, we are here to help. SAS 2025 offers the space to engage, contribute and lead.

👉 Don't miss your chance to be part of this summit

Register now as the attendee and be the part of the Sustainable Aquaculture Summit 2025 (Poster presentation deadline : 25th September 2025)

 

Schedule

Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 08:30-17:00

Venue

Eureka Complex, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang
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Organizer

Leave a Nest Malaysia

Entrance fee

Free Entry

Target Participants

Researchers, Academicians, Private Institutions, Innovators, Government Agencies, Startups and Corporates

Related Keywords

Sustainable Protein, Aquaculture, Marine, Policy, Conservation, Technology Innovation

Session List

Speakers

• 

  Associate Professor Dr Sazlina Md Salleh
  • Universiti Sains Malaysia Deputy Director, Centre for Policy Research

• 

  Dr. Suzianti Iskandar Vijaya
  • Leave a Nest Malaysia Project Leader, Sustainable Aquaculture Summit 2025

• 

  Mr. Abdul Hakim Sahidi
  • Leave a Nest Malaysia Managing Director

• 

  Dr. Rodolfo Dam Lam
  • WorldFish Scientist | Impact Assessment Team

• 

  Dr. Intan Faraha Binti A Ghani
  • Universiti Selangor Deputy Dean (Marketing, Student Development & Research)

• 

  Associate Profesor Ts. Dr Nor Azman Kasan
  • Universiti Malaysia Terengganu Institute of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries

• 

  Dr Pachoensuk Theeranukul
  • Innoqua Asia Sdn. Bhd. Director

• 

  Dr. David Verner Jeffreys
  • WorldFish Senior Scientist

• 

  Ms. Yurika Tanikawa
  • AMU Inc Director & Co-Founder

• 

  Prof. Dr. Habibah A Wahab
  • Universiti Sains Malaysia Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research and Innovation

Schedule

TIME	THEME	SPEAKER
08:30	Main hall Registration Open for registration
09:15	Main hall Welcoming Remarks by Professor Dr. Habibah A Wahab	Prof. Dr. Habibah A Wahab (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
09:15	Main hall Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Universiti Sains Malaysia and Leave a Nest
09:15	Main hall Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Exchange between Universiti Malaysia Terengganu and Leave a Nest
09:30	Main hall Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Exchange between Universiti Malaysia Terengganu and Innoqua Asia
09:45	Main hall Opening Remarks by Leave a Nest Malaysia Sdn.	Dr. Suzianti Iskandar Vijaya (Leave a Nest Malaysia)
09:50	Main hall Keynote Speech by Dr. David Verner Jeffreys (WorldFish) About Him	Dr. David Verner Jeffreys (WorldFish)
10:10	Main hall Photo Session
10:15	Main hall Disruptive Technology for Aquaculture by Innoqua A curated session for Partners to showcase important and relevant case studies and technology in the aquaculture industry and communities. The introduction of new disruptive technologies are also important to tackle the pressing issues within the aquaculture industry. The introduction of new disruptive technologies are also important to tackle the pressing issues within the aquaculture industry. MORE INFO	Dr Pachoensuk Theeranukul (Innoqua Asia Sdn. Bhd.)
10:25	Main hall Disruptive Technology for Aquaculture by AMU A curated session for Partners to showcase important and relevant case studies and technology in the aquaculture industry and communities. The introduction of new disruptive technologies are also important to tackle the pressing issues within the aquaculture industry. The introduction of new disruptive technologies are also important to tackle the pressing issues within the aquaculture industry.	Ms. Yurika Tanikawa (AMU Inc.)
10:35	Main hall WorldFish-Japan Collaboration by Dr. Rodolfo Dam Lam Advancing sustainable aquaculture is strengthened by evidence-based research that informs decision-making, innovation implementation, and policy Harnessing big Data and holistic studies into actionable insights enables timely discoveries, bolsters resilience in aquatic food systems, and supports inclusive Collaboration with leading Japanese institutes expands our capacity to bridge scientific gaps and generate knowledge for sustainable practices. Moreover, building an active community of practitioners and experts across the region ensures knowledge exchange that Moreover, building an active community of practitioners and experts across the region ensures knowledge exchange that generates critical insights, ultimately guiding the development of inclusive, evidence-based policies. This collective approach ensures continued relevance and impact for a diverse group of stakeholders working to shape a resilient and thriving future for aquatic food systems.	Dr. Rodolfo Dam Lam (WorldFish)
11:00	Main hall Pocket Talks 1 This session offers a platform for government agencies, corporations, NGOs, and non-profit organizations to deliver concise, impactful talks. Each speaker has 5 minutes to share their initiatives, ideas, experiences, roles and insights.
11:30	Main hall Community-Based Projects Sharing by Universiti Malaysia Terengganu	Associate Profesor Ts. Dr Nor Azman Kasan (Universiti Malaysia Terengganu)
11:50	Main hall Community-Based Projects Sharing by Universiti Selangor	Dr. Intan Faraha Binti A Ghani (Universiti Selangor)
12:15	Foyer / Booth Area Lunch break, Poster and Booth exhibition We welcome poster presentation submissions from both academic and industry professionals. A dedicated session at the Summit will be provided for these presentations. This initiative allows participants to showcase their expertise and insights, fostering collaboration and innovation across diverse fields. This initiative allows participants to showcase their expertise and insights, fostering collaboration and innovation across diverse fields.
14:15	Main hall Plenary speech by Accoc. Prof. Dr. Sazlina Salleh (Universiti Sains Malaysia) Associate Professor Dr Sazlina Md Salleh of Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) will serve as a Plenary Speaker at the SAS 2025. With nearly two decades of research in marine ecology, biodiversity, and policy, she focuses on the impacts of climate change and marine conservation for sustainable fisheries. MORE INFO	Associate Professor Dr Sazlina Md Salleh (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
14:35	Main hall New Aquaculture Project - Permodalan Kedah Berhad
14:50	Main hall Pocket Talks 2 This session offers a platform for government agencies, corporations, NGOs, and non-profit organizations to deliver concise, impactful talks. Each speaker has 5 minutes to share their initiatives, ideas, experiences, roles and insights.
15:30	Main hall Award Ceremony & Closing Ceremony	Mr. Abdul Hakim Sahidi (Leave a Nest Malaysia)
16:30	Foyer / Booth Area Refreshment & Networking Session