Following the success of five editions of Fish Waste for Profit, IceFish 2026 brought together the fisheries and aquaculture community for an expanded three-day conference programme focused on innovation, commercial opportunity and a more sustainable and resilient seafood industry. Co-located with the IceFish Exhibition, the programme combined the one-day Aquaculture – Driving Sustainable Growth Conference with two days of 100% Fish for Profit, exploring the technologies, investment, partnerships and business models shaping the future of the sector.

Delegates gained insights into the latest developments in sustainable aquaculture, including AI and automation, fish health and welfare, production systems, feeds and recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS). The 100% Fish for Profit programme examined how the seafood industry can move towards full utilisation through advanced processing, cold-chain innovation, international collaboration and the development of high-value marine bioproducts. Through expert presentations, industry case studies and emerging business ventures, delegates explored practical approaches to improving resource efficiency, unlocking new revenue streams and building commercially sustainable businesses.

Aquaculture - Driving Sustainable Growth Conference:

Topics

• Investable Infrastructure for Resilient Aquaculture
  Exploring examples of aquaculture infrastructure that support growth in production and profit while sustaining biodiversity. 
• AI and Emerging Technology for Aquaculture
  How are organisations turning data, AI and automation into measurable gains in productivity, cost control and operational performance. 
• Fish Welfare and Lifecycle
  Addressing best practice across the full production lifecycle to improve fish welfare, health outcomes and long-term sustainability. 
• Production, Feeds & Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS)
  Examining advances in feeds, production systems and RAS technologies that drive efficiency, resilience and environmental performance. 
• Finance and Investment
  Unlocking capital, partnerships and financing models that accelerate commercial expansion and long-term returns in aquaculture.
• Blue Food Futures: Policy, Partnerships & Global Growth
  Focusing on the policies, collaborations and market opportunities shaping the future of sustainable blue food at scale.

100% Fish for Profit Conference (formerly known as Fish Waste for Profit):

Topics

• Keynote: Global partnerships for a global seafood challenge
  This keynote panel will explore how international collaboration across industry, research, policy, and investment is essential to achieving 100% utilisation of seafood. Learn how global partnerships are accelerating innovation and scaling solutions.
• Enabling technologies for full utilisation
  From advanced processing and cold-chain innovation to AI, automation, and smart manufacturing, this session highlights the technologies making full utilisation commercially viable. Discover how digital tools and next generation processing are improving yields, quality, traceability, and profitability.
• Blueprints for Success: What is transferable to other companies and ecosystems
  Real world case studies from companies that have successfully implemented full utilisation strategies. This session focuses on practical lessons, transferable models, and common pitfalls, offering clear takeaways that can be adapted across different species, regions, and scales of operation.
• Research, development and novel markets for marine bioproducts
  A deep dive into the growing market for high-value marine bioproducts, including nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, animal nutrition, and biomaterials. This session showcases how side streams can be transformed into premium products with global demand.
• New ventures in 100%
  Emerging startups take the stage to pitch bold ideas, disruptive technologies, and new business models driving 100% utilisation. A fast-paced session highlighting fresh thinking, entrepreneurial energy, and the next generation of seafood innovation.
• Financial sustainability and resilience: Building 100% businesses better
  Focused on scaling solutions, this session explores investment opportunities, funding mechanisms, and viable business models for full utilisation. This session includes scaleup challenges, logistics and supply chains, investor perspectives, and how to build commercially resilient operations.