Sustainable Aquaculture Summit 2026

What is the Sustainable Aquaculture Summit?

Regenerating the Blue Economy: Nature-Positive, Blue Carbon, and the Future of Aquaculture

the Sustainable Aquaculture Summit (SAS) 2026 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 2026 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 2026 offers the space to Showcase, 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 2026

(Extended Poster presentation deadline : 25th May 2026)

 

Schedule

2026年6月4日（木）09:00～16:00

Venue

Biotechnology Research Institute, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
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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, Nature Positive, TNFD

Session List

Schedule

TIME	THEME	SPEAKER
09:30	Main hall Registration Open for registration
10:00	Main hall Malaysia National Anthem Sabah Tanah Airku Doa Recitation
10:10	Main hall Welcoming Remarks by Director, Higher Institution Centers of Excellence, Borneo Marine Institute, Universiti Malaysia Sabah Dr. Ching Fui Fui is an Associate Professor at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) and currently serves as the Dean of the Borneo Marine Research Institute, a centre of excellence dedicated to the conservation and sustainable development of marine resources. Her research interests focus on aquaculture and seed stock production for commercially important freshwater and marine fish species, including catfish, gobies, seabass, eels and groupers.	Associate Professor Dr. Ching Fui Fui （Universiti Malaysia Sabah）
10:15	Main hall Opening Remarks by Leave a Nest Malaysia Sdn. Bhd	Dr. Suzianti Iskandar Vijaya (Leave a Nest Malaysia)
10:20	Main hall LOI Exchange Ceremony between Borneo Marine Institute, UMS and Leave a Nest Malaysia
10:25	Main hall Photo Session
10:30	Main hall Keynote Address by Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation Sabah	YB. Jordan Jude （Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation Sabah）
10:50	Main hall Disruptive Technology for Regenerative Aquaculture by Innoqua Asia More about Innoqua	Dr. Pachoensuk Theeranukul (Innoqua Asia Sdn. Bhd.)
11:10	Main hall Unlocking Aquaculutre's Full Potential by ARK More about ARK Inc.	Mr. Yosuke Kurihara （ARK Inc.）
11:30	Main hall From Sustainability to Regeneration: Advancing Nature-Positive Aquaculture The sharing session will highlight WWF-Malaysia’s responsible aquaculture initiatives, including ongoing efforts to promote sustainable aquaculture practices, marine ecosystem conservation, and community engagement. The presentation will also cover key achievements and impacts of these initiatives, challenges encountered in advancing responsible aquaculture in Malaysia, as well as future directions and opportunities for collaboration towards building a more resilient, regenerative, and nature-positive aquaculture sector.	Mr. Chor Wei Kang （WWF-Malaysia）
11:40	Main hall Zero Waste Innovation: The NuNet – A Reliable Source of Certified Recycled Polymer Feedstock - Nuplas Solutions	Mr. Syazwan Mokhtar （Nuplas Solutions）
11:50	Main hall Pocket Talk Special by SCENIC Ecosystem This session is dedicated to SCENIC Sabah and its ecosystem partners to share their initiatives, experiences and collaborative efforts in driving sustainability, innovation, community empowerment, and the development of sustainable aquaculture ecosystems in Sabah. The session will also feature three ecosystem partners under SCENIC Sabah, providing insights into their ongoing projects, impact-driven activities, and contributions towards building a more sustainable and resilient future.
12:20	Lunch Break, Poster Presentation and Booth Exhibition
14:00	Main hall Impactful Aquaculture Projects by Borneo Marine Institute, UMS	Associate Professor Dr. Annita Yong Seok Kian （Universiti Malaysia Sabah）
14:30	Main hall Pocket Talk 2
15:15	Main hall Closing Ceremony
15:30	Main hall Networking Session