The Eight International Symposium on Cage Aquaculture in Asia

Introduction

About CAA8

I. Background

Sea Cage and offshore aquaculture are playing an increasingly important role in ensuring sustainable aquatic food production and environmental stewardship. To foster academic exchange, knowledge sharing, and collaboration in this field, the Asian Fisheries Society (AFS), in partnership with Nha Trang University (NTU), Shanghai Ocean University (SHOU), and the Ocean University of China (OUC), will convene the 8th International Symposium on Cage Aquaculture in Asia (CAA8) in Nha Trang, Vietnam, from July 16-18, 2026.

Information about the conference

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

Asean Fisheries Society (AFS): https://www.asianfisheriessociety.org/
Nha Trang University (NTU): https://ntu.edu.vn/
Shanghai Ocean University (SHOU): https://www.shou.edu.cn/eng/
China-ASEAN Belt and Road Joint Laboratory on Mariculture Technology
Co-organizer

Ocean University of China: https://eweb.ouc.edu.cn/

CAA8's Main Flyer

First Announcement

Conference themes: Green and Smart Development of Cage Aquaculture in Asia

Session I: Cage and Offshore Aquaculture Systems: F:ocus 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: Focus on nutrition research, feed innovations, and strategies for optimizing feed efficiency and reducing environmental impact.
Session IV: Environment, Climate, 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 and Biosecurity: Discuss fish health, disease prevention, diagnostics, and biosecurity practices to ensure sustainable production.
Session VI: Sustainable Welfare 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 Socio-economics, Livelihoods, and Governance: Examine socio-economic aspects, gender roles, community livelihoods, and policy frameworks supporting sustainable cage aquaculture in Asia.
Session Ⅷ, Special session in Vietnamese for Fishery industries and Policy Maker in Vietnam

The 8th Asian Cage Culture Congress (CAA9) - Sponsorship Packages

Date: 16-18 July, 2025 | Location: Nha Trang, Vietnam

Sponsorship Level

Benefits

Diamond Sponsorship (US$20,000)

- 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)

- 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)

- 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 (Chinese session)
- 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)

- 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)

- Listed as Friend Sponsor
- Logo shown in handbook and proceedings
- One complimentary registration with meals and materials
- One exhibition booth (~3 m²)

List of Secretary

TT	Name	Unit	Tittle
1.	Luong Dinh Duy	Nha Trang University (NTU)	Chair
2.	Vu Trong Đại	Institute of Aquaculture, NTU	Deputy Chair
3.	Tran Thi Phuong Hanh	International Cooperation Dept NTU	Member
4.	Ho Hoang Dieu Linh	International Cooperation Dept NTU	Member
5.	Dao Ngoc Anh	International Cooperation Dept., NTU	Member
6.	Nguyen Thi Minh Thu	International Cooperation Dept., NTU	Member
7.	Nguyen Thi Oanh	Science & Technology Dept., NTU	Member
8.	Nguyen Thi Phuong	Planning and Finance Dept., NTU	Member
9.	Le Anh Mai Han	Administration Office, NTU	Member
10.	Mai Nhu Thuy	Institute of Aquaculture, NTU	Member
11.	Pham Phuong Linh	Institute of Aquaculture, NTU	Member
12.	Tran Van Dung	Institute of Aquaculture, NTU	Member
13.	Le Thanh Cuong	Institute of Aquaculture, NTU	Member
14.	Malathi Thanamsegaram	Asian Fisheries Society; Universiti Putra Malaysia	AFS representative

Tentative Program

Time	Event	Note
Day 1 (July 15, 2026)
09h - 17h	AFS counselor meeting and Organizing Committee meeting, reviewing preparation tasks	Organizing Committee
09h - 17h	Delegate registration	Secretariat
Day 2 (July 16, 2026)
8h00 - 9h00	Delegate registration	Secretariat
9h00 - 10h00	Opening Ceremony	Organizing Committee
10h00 - 12h00	Plenary Session	Scientific Committee
13h00 - 17h00	Parallel Sessions	Scientific Committee
Day 3 (July 17, 2026)
9h00 - 12h00	Plenary Session	Scientific Committee
13h00 - 16h00	Parallel Sessions	Scientific Committee
16h00 - 17h00	Closing Ceremony	Organizing Committee
19h00 - 22h00	Gala dinner	Secretariat
Day 4 (July 18, 2026)
9h00 – 17h00	Fieldtrip	Secretariat

International Organizer and Honoray Member

International Organizing Committee

No	Name	Institution	Tittle
1.	Pham Quoc Hung	Vice - Rector, Nha Trang University	Chair
2.	LIU Liping,	President, Asian Fisheries Society; Shanghai Ocean University	Co-chair
3.	Neil Loneragan,	Immediate Past President, Asian Fisheries Society, Australia	Member
4.	Budy Wiryawan,	Vice president, Asian Fisheries Society, Indonesia	Member
5.	HUANG Xuxiong,	Councilor, Asian Fisheries Society; Dean, Shanghai Ocean University, China	Member
6.	Murni Marlina Abd Karim,	Councilor, Asian Fisheries Society; Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia	Member
7.	Nur Leena Wong Wai Sin,	Councilor, Asian Fisheries Society; Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia	Member
8.	Wilfredo Campos,	Councilor, Asian Fisheries Society; University of the Philippines Visayas, Philippines	Member
9.	Marieta Sumagaysay,	Councilor, Asian Fisheries Society; University of the Philippines Tacloban College, Philippines	Member
10.	Kuldeep Kumar Lal	Councilor, Asian Fisheries Society; Director, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources, India	Member
11.	Joykrushna Jena	Councilor, Asian Fisheries Society; Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), India	Member
12.	Yu-Hung Lin	Councilor, Asian Fisheries Society; National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan, China	Member
13.	Han-Jia Lin	Councilor, Asian Fisheries Society; National Taiwan Ocean University, Taiwan, China	Member
14.	Indah Susilowati	Councilor, Asian Fisheries Society; Diponegoro University, Indonesia	Member
15.	Nguyen Phu Hoa,	Councilor, Asian Fisheries Society; Nong Lam University, Vietnam	Member
16.	MAI Kangsen	Professor, Ocean University of China	Member
17.	LIU Shaojun	Professor, Hunan Normal University, China	Member
18.	CHEN Songlin	Professor, Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, China	Member
19.	GUI Jianfang	Vice President, China Society of Fisheries, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China	Member
20.	Patrick Sorgeloos	Ghent University, Belgium	Member
21.	Yuan Xinhua	FAO, Rome	Member
22.	ZHOU Yongcan	President of CAA7, Hainan University	Member
23.	HE Jianguo	Professor, Sun Yat Sen University	Member
24.	AI Qinghui	Professor, Ocean University of China,	Member
25.	LUO Yi	Vice President, Shanghai Ocean University	Member
26.	WANG Qing	Research Director, Pearl River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, China	Member
27.	YAN Xiaojun	Professor, Zhejiang Ocean University	Member

Honorary Members

1	MAI Kangsen	Ocean University of China	Member
2	LIU Shaojun	Hunan Normal University	Member
3	CHEN Songlin	Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences	Member
4	GUI Jianfang,	Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences	Member
5	Patrick Sorgeloos	Ghent University	Member
6	Yuan Xinhua	FAO, Rome	Member
7	HAN Gang	National Aquaculture Technology Extension Station, China	Member
8	HU Wei	Shanghai Ocean University	Member
9	Dave Little	University of Stirling	Member
10	HE Jianguo	Sun Yat Sen University	Member

Scientic Committee

No	Name	Unit	Tittle
1.	YU Ermeng	Guangxi Academy of Marine Sciences (Guangxi Mangrove Research Center)	Chair
2.	Le Minh Hoang	Institute of Aquaculture, Nha Trang University	Co-chair
3.	DONG Bo	Ocean University of China	Member
4.	QI Xin	Ocean University of China	Member
5.	XU Peng	Xiamen University, China	Member
6.	XIE Songguang	Hainan University, China	Member
7.	LUO Jian,	Hainan University, China	Member
8.	MA Aijun,	Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences	Member
9.	XU Yongjiang	Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences	Member
10.	WANG Chenghui	Shanghai Ocean University, China	Member
11.	BAO Baolong	Shanghai Ocean University, China	Member
12.	CHEN Liangbiao	Shanghai Ocean University, China	Member
13.	ZOU Jun	Shanghai Ocean University, China	Member
14.	MA Zhenhua	South China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences	Member
15.	Yuan Derun,	FAO, Rome	Member
16.	Matthias Halwart	FAO, Rome	Member
17.	Nguyen Phu Hoa	Nong Lam University	Member
18.	Le Anh Tuan	Nha Trang University	Member
19.	Luong Cong Trung	Nha Trang University	Member
20.	Nguyen Van Minh	Nha Trang University	Member
21.	Pham Duc Hung	Nha Trang University	Member
22.	Vu Trong Dại	Nha Trang University	Member
23.	Ngo Van Manh	Nha Trang University	Member
24.	Tran Van Phuoc	Nha Trang University	Member
25.	Tran Vi Hich	Nha Trang University	Member
26.	Tran Minh Phu	Can Tho University	Member
27.	Truong Quoc Thai	Research Insitute of Aquaculture III	Member
28.	Nguyen Van Hung	Research Insitute of Aquaculture III	Member
29.	Do Huu Hoang	Institute of Oceanography	Member
30.	Huyynh Minh Sang	Institute of Oceanography	Member
31.	Doan Nhu Hai	Institute of Oceanography	Member
32.	Nguyen Ngooc Lam	Institute of Oceanography	Member
33.	Hoang Ngooc Binh	Australis Co. LTD	Member

Local Organizer

No	Name	Unit	Tittle
1.	Pham Quoc Hung	Vice Rector, Nha Trang University	Chair
2.	Nguyen The Han	International Cooperation Dept., Nha Trang University	Deputy Chair
3.	Le Minh Hoang	Nha Trang University	Deputy Chair
4.	Tran Ngoc Hai	Can Tho University	Member
5.	Vu Ngoc Ut	Can Tho University	Member
6.	Dang Thi Lua	Research Insitute of Aquaculture I	Member
7.	Vo Van Nha	Research Insitute of Aquaculture III	Member
8.	Vu Ke Nghiêep	Nha Trang University	Member
9.	Pham Hong Manh	Nha Trang University	Member
10.	Pham Ngoc Bich	Nha Trang University	Member
11.	Nguyen Van Han	Nha Trang University	Member
12.	Tran Minh Van	Nha Trang University	Member
13.	Joshua Nathan Goldman	Autralis Co. LTD	Member
14.	Zhang Dongdong	Hainan University	AFS represenative
15.	ZHOU Tingting	Shanghai Ocean University	AFS represenative

Fee Categories

1. Registration fee by Category

Category	By May 15, 2026	After May 15, 2026
Delegates	250 USD	300 USD
AFS Member	200 USD	250 USD
Student	190 USD	230 USD
Student from AFS member institution	150 USD	180 USD
Vietnamese delegates	150 USD	180 USD
Vietnamese students	100 USD	130 USD