You are warmly invited to join us for a special session on “Tilaipa Welfare and Certification” at the forthcoming 13th International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture (ISTA13) in collaboration with the 5th INFOFISH World Tilapia Trade and Technical Conference and Exhibtion in Bangkok, 3-5th November 2025.
The session (9) starts at 14:30 on Wednesday 5th November and is led by the Asian Fish Welfare Network Project. The panel-based session aims to highlight how certification and welfare-oriented practices are driving sustainability and profitability in the tilapia industry. The case studies presented will reinforce the “Happy Fish, Higher Profit” message, i.e. that healthier fish lead to better growth, lower mortality, and ultimately, higher profits. Certification acts not just as a compliance tool, but as a pathway to sustainability, competitiveness, and long-term value in tilapia farming). Dr Simao Zacarias, Post Doctoral Fellow, University of Stirling, UK and Postdoctoral researcher for the Asian Fish Welfare Network will be moderating, with Professor Dave Little giving the keynote presentation. An international panel of invited industry experts will share further insights and discuss the issues raised.
14:30 – 14:45 Keynote Presentation on Harnessing Competitiveness and Positive Change in the Tilapia Industry - Dr Dave Little, Professor, Institute of Aquaculture, University of Stirling, UK 10
14:45 – 15:30 Panel discussion and Q & A
Ms. Denise Gurshin, Senior Director of Market Development, Global Seafood Alliance, USA
Mr. Huw Thomas, Executive Director, Global Dialogue on Seafood Traceability (GDST), The Netherlands
Dr Alastair Hamilton, Consultant Geneticist, Nam Sai Farms Co., Ltd., Thailand
Ms. Jessica Kaye Turner, Assistant Managing Director, Nam Sai Farms Co., Ltd. Thailand
Ms. Maria Filipa Castanheira, Standards Manager - Health & Welfare, Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC)
In addition to this session, The Asian Fish Welfare Network project will have an exhibition booth (No. 4) in the main exhibition centre. Please visit us there and learn more about the project and opportunities to engage with our activities.