AquaFarm 2027, Pordenone, Italy

• February 17, 2027
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• February 18, 2027
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What to expect in 2027

AquaFarm 2027 will mark the 10th anniversary edition of the international conference and trade show dedicated to aquaculture, shellfish farming, algaculture and the fishing industry. The event will take place at Pordenone Exhibition Centre on 17–18 February 2027.

The anniversary edition will bring together companies, researchers, institutions, trade associations, buyers and other professionals working across sustainable aquatic food production. The organiser identifies sustainability, technological innovation, production quality, traceability, training and competitiveness as major issues shaping the sector.

AquaFarm 2027 will also feature AquaFishery for artisanal and professional fishing and the dedicated AlgaeFarm area for the algaculture supply chain. AquaFishery will be held alongside AquaFarm on 17–18 February as its second edition.

Event dates

AquaFarm 2027 will take place on Wednesday, 17 February and Thursday, 18 February 2027 at Pordenone Exhibition Centre in Pordenone, Italy.

Wednesday, 17 February 2027

The exhibition and conference programme will run from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, 18 February 2027

The second day will run from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The two-day format combines the exhibition with technical and scientific conferences, allowing professional visitors to meet suppliers while attending industry sessions.

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Venue & exhibition site

AquaFarm 2027 will be held at the Pordenone Exhibition Centre, with visitors entering through the central entrance.

Venue: Pordenone Exhibition Centre

Address: Viale Treviso 1, 33170 Pordenone, Italy

Pordenone Exhibition Centre has nine halls, approximately 30,000 square metres of indoor exhibition space and around 70,000 square metres of outdoor space. The venue hosts approximately 30 exhibitions each year.

The site provides the exhibition halls, conference facilities and visitor services required for the AquaFarm, AquaFishery and AlgaeFarm activities.

Full event programme

The detailed 2027 conference agenda has not yet been fully published. AquaFarm’s programme is developed around research, innovation and professional updates across aquaculture, algaculture and sustainable fishing. The event’s Scientific Committee coordinates the technical and scientific content.

Based on the themes announced for the 2027 anniversary edition, visitors can expect sessions addressing:

• Sustainable aquaculture
• Technological innovation
• Production quality
• Seafood traceability
• Training and professional development
• Competitiveness
• Aquaculture business and markets
• Algaculture and microalgae
• Shellfish farming
• Sustainable and professional fishing
• Digitalisation and emerging technologies

The 2026 programme provides an indication of the event’s technical breadth, with sessions covering functional feeds, aquaculture resilience, emerging technologies, microalgae production, integrated multi-trophic systems, biosecurity, seafood certification and sustainable development.

Featured companies & exhibitors

AquaFarm brings together start-ups, small and large companies from Italy and international markets. The organiser’s 2026 exhibitor material included companies and organisations such as ACE, Acqua & Co, Ad-Aq, Agriflex, Agritech, AIC Pesca, AISAM, Algikey, AMA, ANAPI, API, AquaFeed, Aquafil, Aqualande Origins, Aquaorganica, AquaSorgal, Aquatrade, Arkimede, ASC, Atlantic Floats, B&C Electronics, Biomar, BlueFarm, BlueRobotics and Blueye.

The exhibitor profile covers equipment manufacturers, feed suppliers, aquaculture producers, technology companies, research organisations, certification bodies and specialist service providers.

The 2027 exhibitor list is expected to expand as companies confirm their participation. The official exhibitor directory should be checked closer to the event for the final company and stand information.

Agriculture & environmental sectors

AquaFarm is primarily focused on aquatic food production rather than conventional land agriculture. Its environmental and production scope includes aquaculture, shellfish farming, algaculture, sustainable fisheries and related blue-economy activities.

Aquaculture

The event covers fish farming and the wider production chain, including breeding, feeding, monitoring, processing and farm technologies.

Shellfish farming

Mollusc production and related equipment, systems and technologies form an important part of the exhibition.

Algaculture

The AlgaeFarm area focuses on cultivation, processing and applications of algae and microalgae.

Sustainable fishing

AquaFishery provides a dedicated platform for artisanal and professional fishing, including equipment, technologies, services and industry discussions.

Environmental management

Water management, biodiversity, circularity, decarbonisation, biosecurity and resource efficiency are among the environmental issues addressed through the event’s technical programme and industry activities.

Products, technologies & innovations

The exhibition covers a broad range of products and technologies used throughout the aquatic food-production chain.

Breeding and farming systems

Visitors can explore systems, plants and equipment for breeding fish, molluscs and crustaceans, including containment, caging and flotation technologies.

Feed and nutrition

Feed, supplements and raw materials for animal feed are represented alongside technologies for feed storage and distribution.

Water management

Water-treatment systems, monitoring technologies and instrumentation for controlling breeding environments are among the product categories represented.

Processing technologies

Companies exhibit technologies for harvesting, processing and transforming fish and algae products.

Research and biotechnology

The exhibition also includes research centres, universities, certification bodies and specialist organisations working on innovation and improved production systems.

Demonstrations & workshops

AquaFarm combines its exhibition with technical workshops and presentations from companies, research organisations, universities, institutions and industry associations.

The 2026 programme included workshops on vaccination, circular materials, ASC certification, seafood sustainability indicators, emerging aquaculture technologies and biosecurity. It also featured sessions on microalgae production and refining and integrated multi-trophic, regenerative and closed-cycle aquaculture.

AquaFishery 2027 will also include conferences, workshops and round-table discussions addressing the transformation of the artisanal and professional fishing sector. Topics include sustainability, innovation, legislation, training, digitalisation and generational change.

The detailed 2027 workshop timetable will be released by the organiser as the event programme is finalised.

Ticket types & registration

Admission to AquaFarm 2027 is completely free for eligible industry professionals who register for the event. The organiser states that admission to both the conference sessions and trade exhibition is free with prior registration.

Professional visitor registration

Online registration for AquaFarm 2027 is scheduled to open in December. Visitors will also be able to register at the exhibition entrance during the two event days.

Conference access

Registered professional visitors can attend the conference sessions as part of the event.

AquaFishery access

A single registration will provide access to both AquaFishery and AquaFarm.

There is therefore no previous-edition paid ticket price that needs to be substituted because the organiser has already confirmed free professional admission for 2027.

Professional & trade visitor access

AquaFarm is a B2B event aimed at professionals across the aquatic food-production and fishing industries. The expected audience includes producers, processors, distributors, technology suppliers, researchers, institutions, associations and other industry operators.

Relevant professional groups include:

• Fish farmers
• Shellfish farmers
• Algae farmers
• Feed producers and distributors
• Fish-processing companies
• Food-industry professionals
• Equipment manufacturers
• Water-treatment specialists
• Aquaculture technology providers
• Researchers and academics
• Certification organisations
• Public authorities
• Professional fishing operators

AquaFishery broadens the professional audience to include fishermen, fishing cooperatives, processors, distributors, associations, institutions and companies involved in artisanal and professional fisheries.

Exhibition halls & floor plan

The final 2027 hall allocation and detailed floor plan have not yet been published. Pordenone Exhibition Centre provides nine exhibition halls and a substantial indoor and outdoor exhibition area for trade events.

The 2027 exhibition will incorporate the principal AquaFarm areas together with the dedicated AquaFishery topic area and the AlgaeFarm focus on algae and microalgae.

The organiser’s exhibitor directory and floor-plan information should be checked closer to the event for individual company locations and the final hall configuration.

Sustainability & environmental initiatives

Sustainability is a central theme of AquaFarm rather than a separate side topic. The 2027 anniversary edition specifically identifies sustainable development, innovation, production quality and competitiveness among the issues shaping the future of aquaculture.

Previous AquaFarm programmes have addressed decarbonisation, biodiversity protection, circularity, energy self-sufficiency, sustainable feed production, biosecurity and emerging production models.

The event also promotes sustainable aquaculture certification. The organiser highlights the Italian “Sustainable Aquaculture” product specification, which applies to farmed fish and bivalve molluscs and is designed to recognise sustainable and quality-oriented production.

AquaFishery adds a sustainability focus to professional fishing through discussions around responsible growth, digitalisation, local production, innovation and the future competitiveness of the sector.

Event rules

AquaFarm 2027 is a professional trade event, and admission is reserved for industry professionals who have registered.

Admission

Professional visitors must register for access to the exhibition and conference programme. On-site registration will also be available during the event.

Opening hours

The exhibition opens from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on 17 February and from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on 18 February.

Visitor regulations

Visitors should follow the official Pordenone Exhibition Centre regulations and the specific AquaFarm visitor rules covering admission and conduct within the exhibition.

Professional access

The event is intended for people working in or professionally connected with aquaculture, algaculture, shellfish farming, fishing and associated supply chains.

How to get there

AquaFarm 2027 will be held at Pordenone Exhibition Centre on Viale Treviso in Pordenone.

By car

Pordenone is connected to the regional motorway network, making the exhibition centre accessible from Venice, Udine, Trieste and other northern Italian cities.

By train

Pordenone railway station provides rail access to the city, after which visitors can continue to the exhibition centre using local transport or a taxi.

By air

International visitors can use airports serving northeastern Italy, including Venice Marco Polo, Treviso and Trieste. Visitors should check current airport-to-Pordenone connections before travelling.

The exhibition centre itself is located at Viale Treviso 1, 33170 Pordenone.

Public transport & parking

Pordenone Exhibition Centre is served by the city’s public transport network, with local bus services connecting the fairgrounds with central Pordenone and the railway station.

Visitors arriving by train can continue from Pordenone railway station to the exhibition centre by local bus or taxi.

Parking

Parking arrangements for AquaFarm 2027 should be checked with the organiser and Pordenone Fiere before travelling, particularly for designated visitor parking areas and access arrangements during the exhibition.

The exhibition centre has extensive facilities and hosts numerous professional trade fairs throughout the year.

Accommodation areas

Visitors can stay in Pordenone city centre or in surrounding towns within the wider Friuli-Venezia Giulia region.

Pordenone city centre

Central Pordenone provides convenient access to restaurants, shops, railway connections and local transport while remaining close to the exhibition centre.

Near Pordenone Fiere

Accommodation close to the fairgrounds is convenient for visitors attending early morning conference sessions or multiple meetings during the two-day event.

Nearby towns

Visitors with cars can also consider accommodation in surrounding communities and travel to Pordenone each day.

For international visitors, staying in larger regional centres can also make sense when combining AquaFarm with wider travel through northeastern Italy.

Accessibility

Pordenone Exhibition Centre is a modern exhibition complex with nine halls and approximately 30,000 square metres of indoor exhibition space.

The venue is accessible by road, rail and local public transport, providing several options for visitors travelling from other Italian regions or internationally.

Visitors with specific mobility or accessibility requirements should contact Pordenone Fiere before arrival to confirm the most suitable entrance, parking arrangements and available visitor services.

Previous year’s highlights

The previous edition, AquaFarm 2026, brought more than 2,000 participants to Pordenone and featured an exhibition area of approximately 6,000 square metres with 120 exhibitors and brands. The edition also featured 25 conference working sessions.

The 2026 programme addressed sustainable aquaculture development, functional feeds, aquaculture resilience, new integrated and closed-cycle aquaculture models, emerging technologies, microalgae production, biosecurity and seafood sustainability.

AquaFishery also made its debut in 2026 as a dedicated area for artisanal and professional fishing. For 2027, it returns as the second edition, expanding the event’s coverage of marine and inland-water fishing supply chains.

The 2027 event will therefore build on the established aquaculture exhibition while marking AquaFarm’s 10th anniversary.

Official tickets & registration

AquaFarm 2027 admission is free for registered industry professionals. The official visitor page confirms that both the trade exhibition and conference sessions are available without an admission charge, subject to prior registration.

Event: AquaFarm 2027

Dates: 17–18 February 2027

Venue: Pordenone Exhibition Centre

Address: Viale Treviso 1, 33170 Pordenone, Italy

Opening hours: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. on 17 February; 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. on 18 February

Admission: Free for registered industry professionals

Registration: Online registration opens in December 2026, with on-site registration also available during the event.

Telephone: +39 0434 232111

Email: info@fierapordenone.it

Official website: https://www.aquafarm.show/

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