WWW.WAS.ORG • WORLD AQUACULTURE • JUNE 2014 7 The second meeting of the Latin American and Caribbean Chapter of the World Aquaculture Society (LACQUA14) will be held in Guadalajara, Mexico from 4-7 November 2014. The conference will take place concurrently with the 9th Foro Internacional de Acuicultura (FIACUI). The theme of the event is “Establishing the Best Strategies for Aquaculture Development in Latin America.” The organizing team, headed by representatives of the Latin American and Caribbean Chapter of the World Aquaculture Society (LACC-WAS) and the magazine Panorama Acuicola, expects more than 1000 professionals from the aquaculture sector to attend, including over 500 scientists, researchers, teachers and students from leading universities and research centers. This event will bring together aquaculture farmers, entrepreneurs and experts from throughout the entire Latin American region and the world. The organizing committee invites all aquaculturists of the region to participate in the series of activities that comprise the event. This event will include a high-quality scientific conference, including a producer program with the latest technical information. Participants will be able to attend several keynote lectures offered by world renowned experts, and exchange research ideas and analyze business options with an important array of global companies that will be present. Over 100 booths are expected in the trade show. This event will allow participants to share scientific advances from research, the latest technologies, and an overview of the actual situation LACQUA 14 To Convene in Guadalajara and challenges of Latin American aquaculture. All species and subjects will be discussed. The goal is to offer possible solutions to problems that the sector is experiencing and to promote sharing of knowledge on the aquaculture of shrimp, tilapia, shellfish and other species and to discuss economics, health issues, marketing, etc. The main topics for today’s food industry – especially for aquaculture and fisheries – is a focus on genetic engineering (how to achieve greater production through better performing stock); distribution capacity (how to get products to where they are needed in a timely manner); and promotion and marketing (through branding). LACQUA 14’s Conference Program will be divided into subtopics that will be defined in coordination with producers, research centers and universities, and through ongoing consultation with supporting government officials. The event will take place in rooms equipped with professional audio and video systems. Simultaneous translation will be provided, should it be required. Summaries of lectures will be provided on interactive flash drives, so attendees will have a permanent record for consultation. The World Aquaculture Society (WAS) organizes several events worldwide every year. LACQUA14 will be the second event of its type in the Latin American and the Caribbean region. The main languages of the conference will be Spanish and Portuguese and abstracts will be accepted in these languages as well as in English. The deadline to submit an abstract is 15 August 2014. For the latest conference information, registration forms, and to submit an abstract, visit the WAS website (www.was.org).
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