AgTech

Aquaculture New Zealand Conference

The Aquaculture New Zealand Conference focuses on the aquaculture industry in New Zealand, highlighting sustainable seafood production such as greenshell mussels, king salmon, and Pacific oysters. It is intended for stakeholders involved in aquaculture, including communities, Iwi, councils, government, scientists, and conservationists.

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The essentials

Event details

Dates
14 October 2026 to 15 October 2026
Organiser
Aquaculture New Zealand
Expected attendance
45
Industry
AgTech

Agenda themes

Topics covered

  • Agriculture & Forestry

On stage

Speakers

  • Hon Shane Jones
  • Barry BraggChair, Ngāi Tahu Farming
  • Aaron EndacottGeneral Manager – Seafood, Ngāi Tahu Holdings
  • Thomas Hildebrand
  • Sara MeymandDivisional Manager, Trade Policy and Negotiations, MFAT
  • Conor FosterChief Commercial Officer, Scale AQ Seabased
  • Alexander TupsAssociate Professor, University of Otago
  • Cath McLeodChief Science Officer, Cawthron Institute
  • James PalmerChief Executive, Earth Sciences New Zealand (ESNZ)
  • Penetaui KleskovicGeneral Manager, Te Aupouri Fisheries Management Ltd
  • Ole Kristian SivertsenCEO, AKVA Digital
  • Zarn ReichardtFounder, The Kutai Guy
  • Stephen ToplisHead of Research, BNZ
  • Hon Chris Bishop

Logistics

Where to stay

Places to stay near the venue.

  • Tides Hotel

    740 m from the venue

    66 Trafalgar Street, Nelson, 7010

  • Cedar Grove Motor Lodge

    810 m from the venue

    59 Trafalgar Street, 7010

  • Delorenzo's Studio Apartments

    850 m from the venue

    43-55 Trafalgar Street, Nelson, 7010

  • Quest

    420 m from the venue

    108 Collingwood Street, Nelson

  • The Sails

    1.1 km from the venue

  • The Inn Between

    230 m from the venue

  • Rutherford Hotel ★★★★

    0 m from the venue

    27 Nile Street West, Nelson

  • Post Boy Hotel

    380 m from the venue

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