By LACQUA 2026 Organizing Committee
The Latin American and Caribbean Chapter of the World Aquaculture Society (LACC-WAS), together with the Government of El Salvador, the Salvadoran Blue Economy Authority (ASEA), with the support of the Salvadoran Tourism Corporation, and strategic partners from the regional aquaculture sector, have joined efforts to organize the Latin American and Caribbean Aquaculture Congress – LACQUA 2026, which will take place from October 27–30, 2026 in San Salvador, El Salvador.
LACQUA 2026 will bring together experts on globally relevant topics for the development, sustainability, and growth of aquaculture in Latin America and the Caribbean. It will also feature one of the most important trade shows in the region, offering a wide range of supplies, technologies, and services for the sector.
This congress is established as a key platform for the exchange of knowledge, innovation, and experiences among researchers, students, producers, companies, government institutions, and international organizations.
The main thematic areas will include:
- Aquatic species culture (fish, shrimp, and other species)
- Production systems (RAS, biofloc, aquaponics, IPRS, cages)
- Sustainable aquaculture and environment
- Health, diseases, and immunology
- Physiology, genetics, and biotechnology
- Nutrition and feeding
- Processing, economics, and climate change
- Education and professional development
- Women in aquaculture
Additionally, the congress will include technical meetings and networking spaces to promote regional and international collaboration.
The abstract submission system is now open, with a deadline of July 31, 2026:
https://www.was.org/Meeting/Abstract/Submit/LACQUA26
All submissions will be peer-reviewed, and accepted papers will be published in the official conference proceedings. More details regarding key dates and submission guidelines will be announced soon.
Further information on the program, registration, sponsorship, and trade exhibition will be shared in upcoming bulletins.
We look forward to your participation!
