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1st Edition · Dakar, Senegal
SIAq 2026 : International Aquaculture Show
Three days to reinvent African aquaculture. The first pan-African event dedicated to blue food sovereignty, international cooperation and next-generation aquatic farming technologies.
October 6 to 8
2026
Grand Théâtre National
DAKAR, SENEGAL
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INVESTMENT · INNOVATION · IMPACT
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FROM THE ORGANISERS
A shared ambition for African aquaculture
The first pan-African event dedicated to exhibition, investment and aquaculture cooperation.
SIAq was created from the conviction that Africa needs a leading platform dedicated to aquaculture. By bringing together researchers, investors, producers, and public decision-makers, we aim to accelerate innovation, foster strategic partnerships, and contribute to the development of a competitive, sustainable, and value-driven aquaculture sector across the continent.
Saïd MEMENE
President of Atlantic Mariculture
Senegal and West Africa possess exceptional aquaculture potential. SIAq represents a unique opportunity to strengthen collaboration, showcase local expertise, encourage international partnerships, and promote innovative solutions that support sustainable aquaculture and enhance food security throughout the region.
Dr Samba KA
Director General of Agence Nationale de l'Aquaculture (ANA), Senegal
KEY TOPICS AT THE SHOW
The issues we will address
Four questions, one sector to build.
Resource scarcity
Extractive fishing has reached its biological limits. 90% of the world's fish stocks are now fully exploited or overexploited. Aquaculture is no longer an alternative: it is a geostrategic necessity.
Explosive global demand
Fish accounts for 17% of animal protein consumed worldwide, particularly in West Africa. By 2030, humanity will need to produce 30 million additional tonnes of aquatic products. Africa has a key role to play.
Tools for large-scale production
RAS systems (recirculation), offshore cages, intensive tanks, aquaponics, artificial intelligence, marine genetics: the technologies exist. SIAq makes them accessible.
Learning from the world's leading aquaculture models
Spain, Norway, Vietnam, China, Egypt, Morocco: each model has its lessons. SIAq brings them into dialogue with African realities to build a pan-African pathway for aquaculture.
FEATURED SECTORS
All aquaculture sectors represented
From sea fish to marine algae, including crustaceans and molluscs.
OUR PARTNERS
Together for sustainable and innovative aquaculture
SIAq brings together a network of committed partners who share our vision and actively contribute to the success of the International Aquaculture Show.
GALLERY
Aquaculture in pictures
Discover the diversity of species, technologies and sectors shaping creative aquaculture in Africa.
NEWS
Stay informed of the latest SIAq news
Discover the latest news, official updates, market trends and must-read aquaculture highlights from around the world.
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