October 13, 2020

Registration for World Aquaculture 2021: WA2021 #AquacultureNow is now open. The World Aquaculture Society (WAS) invites all its members and the general public to participate from November 15 to 19 in the most important international aquaculture event to be held in Mérida, México.

World Aquaculture (WA) stands out worldwide for the exchange of information and technology; as well as the number of attendees and their countries of origin. The event is recognized for the successful linkage and cooperation between universities and institutions, producers, the business and government sectors.

This edition will feature the participation of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and other international organizations. There will be multiple presentations, workshops, work meetings, a commercial exhibition, an art gallery, technical visits to farms and process plants in the region, and several events dedicated to the construction of professional networks.

Yucatán is one of the safest and quietest states in Mexico. It is a destination with a majestic cultural wealth and an excellent tourist reputation. It has been awarded several times as Best Destination in Mexico and Best Gastronomic Destination. Mérida, its capital, has a fabulous geographical location, multiple national and international air connectivity; without forgetting the extensive offer of recreational activities integrating modernity with the ancient Mayan culture.

Mérida is the ideal place for congresses, conventions, national and international fairs. The Yucatan Congress District, of which the International Congress Center is part and where WA2021 will take place, is located 20 minutes from the Merida International Airport and is next to the emblematic Paseo Montejo. The hotels within a radius of 600 meters have more than 2,000 rooms. Another additional attraction of the Congress District. is that it is integrated into the corridor of the Historic Center; where the tourist and cultural activities throughout the year are unlimited.

For more information on WA2021, please visit www.was.org or contact Carolina Amézquita, carolina@was.org. To participate in the commercial exhibition please contact Mario Stael, mario@marevent.com.