Neil Sims – Co-founder of Kampachi Farms, Sims is an aquaculture visionary who has been researching ways to move fish farming offshore for decades. His work focuses on sustainable, open-ocean mariculture systems that could potentially revolutionize seafood production.
Dr. George Chamberlain – President of the Global Aquaculture Alliance, Chamberlain has played a pivotal role in the development and promotion of responsible aquaculture practices. He emphasizes technology’s role in enhancing sustainability in aquaculture.
Dr. Mike Rust – As the NOAA Office of Aquaculture’s Chief Scientist, Rust delves into technological innovations and best practices to advance sustainable domestic marine aquaculture.
Bryton Shang – Founder and CEO of Aquabyte, Shang leverages AI and computer vision technology to optimize fish farming operations. Aquabyte’s systems assist in feed optimization, health monitoring, and overall farm management.
Tony Chen – Co-founder of Manolin, a company that uses machine learning to improve fish health and farm management. By analyzing vast datasets, Manolin aims to predict and prevent disease outbreaks in aquaculture operations.
Catarina Martins – Chief Sustainability Officer at Mowi ASA, the world’s largest producer of Atlantic salmon. Martins is committed to implementing sustainable and technologically advanced practices in large-scale aquaculture operations.
Amy Novogratz – Managing Partner of Aqua-Spark, an investment fund focusing on sustainable aquaculture businesses. Novogratz is a vocal advocate for the role of technology in creating an environmentally responsible aquaculture industry.
Alf-Gøran Knutsen – CEO of Kvarøy Arctic, Knutsen’s company employs IoT devices and AI analytics to enhance fish health and reduce feed waste. Kvarøy has become a symbol of tech-integrated, sustainable fish farming.
Dr. Sunil Kadri – An aquaculture innovation specialist, Kadri has contributed to the development of several aquaculture tech solutions, from breeding to farm management. He is passionate about harnessing technology to address aquaculture’s most pressing challenges.
Ben Halpern – Director of the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis, Halpern’s research extends into the environmental impacts of aquaculture. His insights are crucial for those aiming to design tech solutions that bolster sustainability.
