CSIRO to host 2026 international aquaculture nutrition conference in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
Call for abstracts now open for ISFNF 2026 in Darwin, Australia
Darwin, Northern Territory – The 22nd International Symposium on Fish Nutrition and Feeding (ISFNF XXII) is pleased to announce that the call for abstracts is now open for the conference, to be held at the Darwin Convention Centre from 18–21 May, 2026.
Set in Australia’s tropical north, Darwin offers spectacular natural landscapes including Kakadu, Litchfield, and Nitmiluk National Parks, alongside the rich cultural and artistic traditions of Australia’s First Nations peoples.
This prestigious international conference will unite leading researchers, industry experts, and policy makers from across the globe to share the latest advances in aquaculture nutrition and feeding. It also provides an unparalleled opportunity to showcase Australia’s $2 billion aquaculture industry, led by the nation’s largest and most advanced salmon sector alongside tropical strengths in barramundi, prawns, other emerging fed tropical species such as grouper, black jewfish, pompano and mud crab to name a few, and further diversity from established fed species including abalone, Murray cod, yellowtail kingfish, cobia, freshwater perch and crayfish.
“CSIRO looks forward to welcoming delegates from around the world to share the latest research and innovations in aquatic animal nutrition and feeding,” said Conference Chair and CSIRO Research Scientist, Dr. Cedric Simon, emphasizing the importance of ISFNF 2026. “Choosing Darwin as the host city gives us an opportunity to highlight Australia’s tropical aquaculture industry, and to strengthen links with our neighbours in Southeast Asia, a global hub of aquaculture activity.”
Key details:
- Conference dates: 18–21 May 2026
The International Symposium on Fish Nutrition and Feeding provides an unparalleled opportunity to showcase Australia’s $2 billion aquaculture industry. - Venue: Darwin Convention Centre, Northern Territory, Australia
- Abstract submissions: Now open – deadline 16 November 2025
- Topics include: nutritional requirements, feeding and digestive physiology, broodstock and larval nutrition, feeding management, sustainable raw materials and additives, emerging ingredient and feed technologies, climate resilience, animal health and welfare, seafood quality and food system.
- Conference website: https://agentur.eventsair.com/isfnf2026
The ISFNF 2026 will provide a vital platform for international collaboration, showcasing research on sustainable feedstocks and innovative nutritional solutions for the aquaculture industry.
The event is proudly supported by the Darwin Convention Centre and Northern Territory Business Events, following Australia’s successful bid announced at ISFNF 2024 in Mexico.
For abstract submission guidelines and further information, visit:
👉 https://agentur.eventsair.com/isfnf2026/submissions
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