Conference Information
- Date and Venue
- Date: July 16–18, 2026
- Venue: Nha Trang University, 2 Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street, Nha Trang, Vietnam
- Organizers and Co-organizer
- Organizers
CAA8's Main Flyer
First Announcement
Conference themes: Green and Smart Development of Cage Aquaculture in Asia
Session I: Cage and Offshore Aquaculture Systems: Focus on technological innovations, IOT, engineering designs, and management practices for sustainable cage and offshore aquaculture.
Session II: Breeding, Seed Production, and Genetic Improvement: Focus on broodstock management, seed production, and genetic resources for resilient aquaculture development.
Session III: Nutrition, Feed, and Resource Efficiency and Seafood Processing: Focus on nutrition research, feed innovations, and strategies for optimizing feed efficiency and reducing environmental impact.
Session IV: Environment, Climate, Climate Change and Carbon Dynamics: Focus on environmental sustainability, biofouling, ecosystem services, and the role of cage aquaculture in carbon balance and climate adaptation.
Session V: Health Management, Biosecurity and Governance in Aquaculture: Discuss fish health, disease prevention, diagnostics, and biosecurity practices to ensure sustainable production.
Session VI: Sustainable Welfare, Socio-economics, Livelihoods and Gender in Aquaculture: Focus on optimum stocking density, water quality management, animal behavior monitoring, welfare assessment and evaluation, and humane slaughter to ensure farmed fish health and well-being.
Session VII: Poster session
Session VIII: Special session in Vietnamese for Fishery industries and Policy Maker in Vietnam.
- Tentative Program
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Time
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Event
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Note
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Day 1 (July 15, 2026)
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09h - 17h
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AFS counselor meeting and
Organizing Committee meeting, reviewing preparation tasks
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Organizing Committee
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Delegate registration
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Secretariat
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Day 2 (July 16, 2026)
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8h00 - 9h00
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Delegate registration
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Secretariat
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9h00 - 10h00
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Opening Ceremony
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Organizing Committee
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10h00 - 12h00
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Plenary Session
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Scientific Committee
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13h00 - 17h00
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Parallel Sessions
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Scientific Committee
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Day 3 (July 17, 2026)
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9h00 - 12h00
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Plenary Session
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Scientific Committee
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13h00 - 16h00
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Parallel Sessions
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Scientific Committee
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16h00 - 17h00
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Closing Ceremony
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Organizing Committee
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19h00 - 22h00
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Gala dinner
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Secretariat
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Day 4 (July 18, 2026)
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9h00 – 17h00
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Fieldtrip
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Secretariat
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I. International Organizing Committee
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No
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Name
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Institution
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Tittle
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1.
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Pham Quoc Hung
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Vice President, Nha Trang University
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Chair
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2.
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LIU Liping,
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President, Asian Fisheries Society; Shanghai Ocean University
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Co-chair
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3.
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Neil Loneragan,
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Immediate Past President, Asian Fisheries Society, Australia
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Member
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4.
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Budy Wiryawan,
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Vice President, Asian Fisheries Society, Indonesia
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Member
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5.
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HUANG Xuxiong,
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Councilor, Asian Fisheries Society; Dean, Shanghai Ocean University, China
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Member
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6.
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Murni Marlina Abd Karim,
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Councilor, Asian Fisheries Society; Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
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Member
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7.
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Nur Leena Wong Wai Sin,
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Councilor, Asian Fisheries Society; Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
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Member
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8.
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Wilfredo Campos,
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Councilor, Asian Fisheries Society; University of the Philippines Visayas, Philippines
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Member
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9.
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Marieta Sumagaysay,
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Councilor, Asian Fisheries Society; University of the Philippines Tacloban College, Philippines
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Member
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10.
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Kuldeep Kumar Lal
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Councilor, Asian Fisheries Society; Director, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources, India
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Member
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11.
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Joykrushna Jena
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Councilor, Asian Fisheries Society; Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), India
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Member
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12.
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Yu-Hung Lin
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Councilor, Asian Fisheries Society; National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan, China
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Member
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13.
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Han-Jia Lin
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Councilor, Asian Fisheries Society; National Taiwan Ocean University, Taiwan, China
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Member
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14.
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Indah Susilowati
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Councilor, Asian Fisheries Society; Diponegoro University, Indonesia
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Member
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15.
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Nguyen Phu Hoa,
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Councilor, Asian Fisheries Society; Nong Lam University, Vietnam
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Member
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16.
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MAI Kangsen
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Professor, Ocean University of China
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Member
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17.
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LIU Shaojun
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Professor, Hunan Normal University, China
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Member
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18.
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CHEN Songlin
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Professor, Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, China
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Member
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19.
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GUI Jianfang
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Vice President, China Society of Fisheries, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
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Member
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20.
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Patrick Sorgeloos
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Ghent University, Belgium
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Member
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21.
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Yuan Xinhua
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FAO, Rome
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Member
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22.
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ZHOU Yongcan
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President of CAA7, Hainan University
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Member
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23.
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HE Jianguo
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Professor, Sun Yat Sen University
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Member
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24.
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AI Qinghui
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Professor, Ocean University of China,
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Member
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25.
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LUO Yi
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Vice President, Shanghai Ocean University
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Member
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26.
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WANG Qing
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Research Director, Pearl River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, China
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Member
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27.
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YAN Xiaojun
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Professor, Zhejiang Ocean University
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Member
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II. Honorary Members
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1
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MAI Kangsen
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Ocean University of China
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Member
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2
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LIU Shaojun
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Hunan Normal University
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Member
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3
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CHEN Songlin
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Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences
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Member
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4
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GUI Jianfang,
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Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
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Member
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5
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Patrick Sorgeloos
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Ghent University
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Member
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6
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Yuan Xinhua
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FAO, Rome
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Member
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7
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HAN Gang
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National Aquaculture Technology Extension Station, China
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Member
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8
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HU Wei
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Shanghai Ocean University
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Member
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9
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Dave Little
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University of Stirling
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Member
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10
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HE Jianguo
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Sun Yat Sen University
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Member
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III. Local Organizers
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No
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Name
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Unit
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Tittle
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1.
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Pham Quoc Hung
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Vice President, Nha Trang University
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Chair
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2.
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Nguyen The Han
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Office of External Cooperation, Nha Trang University
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Deputy Chair
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3.
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Le Minh Hoang
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Nha Trang University
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Deputy Chair
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4.
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Tran Ngoc Hai
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Can Tho University
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Member
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5.
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Vu Ngoc Ut
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Can Tho University
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Member
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6.
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Dang Thi Lua
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Research Insitute of Aquaculture I
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Member
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7.
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Vo Van Nha
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Research Insitute of Aquaculture III
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Member
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8.
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Vu Ke Nghiep
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Nha Trang University
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Member
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9.
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Pham Hong Manh
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Nha Trang University
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Member
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10.
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Pham Ngoc Bich
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Nha Trang University
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Member
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11.
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Nguyen Van Han
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Nha Trang University
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Member
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12.
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Tran Minh Van
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Nha Trang University
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Member
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13.
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Joshua Nathan Goldman
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Australis Co. LTD
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Member
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14.
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Zhang Dongdong
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Hainan University
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AFS represenative
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15.
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ZHOU Tingting
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Shanghai Ocean University
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AFS represenative
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IV. Secretary Committee
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TT
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Name
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Unit
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Tittle
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1.
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Luong Dinh Duy
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Nha Trang University (NTU)
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Chair
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2.
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Vu Trong Đại
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School of Fisheries and Life Sciences, NTU
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Deputy Chair
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3.
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Tran Thi Phuong Hanh
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Office of External Cooperation, NTU
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Member
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4.
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Ho Hoang Dieu Linh
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Office of External Cooperation, NTU
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Member
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5.
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Dao Ngoc Anh
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Office of External Cooperation, NTU
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Member
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6.
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Nguyen Thi Minh Thu
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Office of External Cooperation, NTU
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Member
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7.
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Nguyen Thi Oanh
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Office of Science & Technology, NTU
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Member
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8.
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Nguyen Thi Phuong
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Office of Finance , NTU
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Member
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9.
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Le Anh Mai Han
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Office of External Cooperation, NTU
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Member
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10.
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Mai Nhu Thuy
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School of Fisheries and Life Sciences, NTU
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Member
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11.
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Pham Phuong Linh
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School of Fisheries and Life Sciences, NTU
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Member
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12.
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Tran Van Dung
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School of Fisheries and Life Sciences, NTU
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Member
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13.
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Le Thanh Cuong
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School of Fisheries and Life Sciences, NTU
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Member
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14.
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Malathi Thanamsegaram
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Asian Fisheries Society; Universiti Putra Malaysia
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AFS representative
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Scientific Committee
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No
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Name
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Unit
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Tittle
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1.
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YU Ermeng
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Guangxi Academy of Marine Sciences (Guangxi Mangrove Research Center)
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Chair
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2.
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Le Minh Hoang
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Institute of Aquaculture, Nha Trang University
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Co-chair
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3.
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DONG Bo
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Ocean University of China
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Member
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4.
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QI Xin
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Ocean University of China
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Member
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5.
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XU Peng
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Xiamen University, China
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Member
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6.
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XIE Songguang
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Hainan University, China
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Member
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7.
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LUO Jian,
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Hainan University, China
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Member
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8.
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MA Aijun,
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Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences
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Member
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9.
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XU Yongjiang
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Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences
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Member
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10.
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WANG Chenghui
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Shanghai Ocean University, China
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Member
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11.
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BAO Baolong
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Shanghai Ocean University, China
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Member
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12.
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CHEN Liangbiao
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Shanghai Ocean University, China
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Member
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13.
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ZOU Jun
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Shanghai Ocean University, China
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Member
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14.
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MA Zhenhua
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South China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences
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Member
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15.
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Yuan Derun,
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FAO, Rome
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Member
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16.
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Matthias Halwart
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FAO, Rome
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Member
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17.
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Nguyen Phu Hoa
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Nong Lam University
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Member
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18.
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Le Anh Tuan
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Nha Trang University
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Member
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19.
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Luong Cong Trung
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Nha Trang University
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Member
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20.
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Nguyen Van Minh
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Nha Trang University
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Member
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21.
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Pham Duc Hung
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Nha Trang University
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Member
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22.
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Vu Trong Dại
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Nha Trang University
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Member
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23.
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Ngo Van Manh
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Nha Trang University
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Member
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24.
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Tran Van Phuoc
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Nha Trang University
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Member
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25.
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Tran Vi Hich
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Nha Trang University
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Member
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26.
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Tran Minh Phu
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Can Tho University
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Member
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27.
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Truong Quoc Thai
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Research Insitute of Aquaculture III
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Member
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28.
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Nguyen Van Hung
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Research Insitute of Aquaculture III
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Member
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29.
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Do Huu Hoang
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Institute of Oceanography
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Member
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30.
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Huyynh Minh Sang
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Institute of Oceanography
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Member
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31.
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Doan Nhu Hai
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Institute of Oceanography
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Member
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32.
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Nguyen Ngooc Lam
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Institute of Oceanography
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Member
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33.
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Hoang Ngooc Binh
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Australis Co. LTD
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Member
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Fee Categories
1. Registration fee by Category
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Category
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By May 15, 2026
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After May 15, 2026
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Delegates
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250 USD
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300 USD
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AFS Member
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200 USD
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250 USD
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Student
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190 USD
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230 USD
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Student from AFS member institution
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150 USD
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180 USD
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Vietnamese delegates
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150 USD
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180 USD
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Vietnamese students
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100 USD
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130 USD
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2. Bank information:
- Account name: Nha Trang University
- Account number: 129000156702
- Bank name: Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Industry and Trade
- SWIFT code: ICBVVNVX580
- Transfer reference: [Name of person] register for participation in CAA8 Symposium
The 8th Asian Cage Culture Congress (CAA9) - Sponsorship Packages
Date: 16-18 July, 2025 | Location: Nha Trang, Vietnam
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Sponsorship Level
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Benefits
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Diamond Sponsorship (US$20,000)
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- Listed as the Diamond Co-organizer of the conference - Exclusive banquet naming rights - Naming rights for two thematic sessions - One full-color page advertisement in the conference handbook - Two pages of company introduction in the proceedings - Company logo on all conference backdrops - Promotional materials (max. 10 pages) in delegate bag - VIP guest status at opening ceremony (front-row seat) - 1-hour use of 30-person meeting room for technical seminar - 15-minute technical presentation in main or parallel session - Logo shown as Diamond Sponsor in slides and materials - Five complimentary registrations with meals and materials - One core booths (~20 m²/) in prime location - Company logo/name on guest badges
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Platinum Sponsorship (US$10,000)
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- Listed as one of the Platinum Co-organizers - Naming rights for one thematic session - Half-page color ad in handbook - One page of company introduction in proceedings - Company logo on all conference backdrops - Promotional materials (max. 5 pages) in delegate bag - VIP guest status at opening ceremony (second-row seat) - 0.5-hour use of 20-person meeting room for technical seminar - 10-minute technical presentation in a session - Logo shown as Platinum Sponsor in slides and materials - Three complimentary registrations with meals and materials - One exhibition booth (~9m²)
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Gold Sponsorship (US$5,000)
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- Option 1: Souvenir Naming Sponsorship (up to 2 sponsors) - Option 2: Other Gold Sponsorships (up to 4 sponsors) - Listed as Gold Co-organizer - Half-page company introduction in proceedings - Company logo on all conference backdrops - Promotional materials (max. 5 pages) in delegate bag - 5-minute technical presentation - Logo shown as Gold Sponsor in slides and materials - Two complimentary registrations with meals and materials - One exhibition booth (~9 m²)
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Silver Sponsorship (US$3,000)
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- Listed as Silver Sponsor - Company logo on all conference backdrops - 3-minute technical presentation (Vietnamese session) - Logo shown in handbook and proceedings - One complimentary registration with meals and materials - One exhibition booth (~6 m²)
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Friend Sponsorship ($1,000)
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- Listed as Friend Sponsor - Logo shown in handbook and proceedings - One complimentary registration with meals and materials - One exhibition booth (~3 m²)
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The bank information as follows:
- Account name: Nha Trang University
- Account number: 129000156702
- Bank name: Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Industry and Trade
- SWIFT code: ICBVVNVX580
- Transfer reference: Company/Organization [Name of company] sponsors CAA8 Symposium.
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