With a continuing population and consumption growth the global demand for food, according to FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) will need to increase by 70% within 2050. Along with tackling the linked problem of climate change, delivering global food and nutrition security is the challenge of our time. The world needs to produce more food, ensuring efficiently and equal distribution. At AquaVision 2012 we will discuss how aquaculture can be an important part of the solution.

Aquaculture started in Asia more than 4,000 years ago with oysters in Japan and carp in China. While aquaculture today is a global industry, Asia still dominates. Globally aquaculture yields have increased from around two million metric tons in 1950 to almost 40 million metric tons today. AquaVision 2012 will contribute to the discussion on how to continue the growth, specially focusing on opportunities in Asia.

Future innovations are important for a successful aquaculture industry. Competition combined with strong market demands are major drivers of innovation. During AquaVision 2012 we will again look into aquaculture innovations beyond tomorrow. This conference will specially focus on innovation opportunities within health care and sustainable raw materials.