Alltech Coppens will hold the Aqua InDepth Conference that will explore new research advancements and technologies. 15 speakers presenting over two days in finfish and shrimp sessions will share their knowledge and insights into the future of aquaculture. Plenary speakers include Mark Lyons, President and CEO of Alltech, Phillip Lyons, Global Manager Aquaculture Research Alltech Coppens and Albert Tacon, Technical Director at AquaHana LLC.

The event will give attendants the opportunity to discuss the future of sustainable and profitable aquaculture, networking, practical learning, knowledge and inspiration. It will be held in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, from September 30 to October 2.

More information about speakers and registration here.

Alltech Coppens has also launched the Inventor program that aims to discover and support some of the unique ideas developed by farmers for farmers. The company wants to pay tribute to the small and big innovations happening each day on aqua farms across the world to empower farmers supporting their inventions and bringing them to a global stage. Ideas can come from all aspects of aquaculture: hatchery, feeding, growing, catching, processing or marketing. Along with having the opportunity to showcase their invention to leaders and peers of the aquaculture industry, the winner of the Inventor program will also win €2,000 worth of Alltech Coppens feed. Additionally, the winner will receive support from the Alltech Innovation team to help them develop their idea and communicate it to the aquaculture industry.

The winner of Inventor program will be honored at the Aqua InDepth conference. Farmers from around the world are encouraged to enter their inventions. Send them to inventor@alltech.com by September 5. More information here.