RASTECH 2024 is specifically tailored to spark important conversations and develop new solutions to the issues that RAS companies are facing. Our speakers represent a diversity that this event has never seen before — in geography, in species, in technology, and in scale.

Whether you are new to the recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) space, or you’ve witnessed the industry’s early beginnings, you are welcome here!

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BUSINESS
This presentation track is geared towards those interested in learning more about what it takes to run a successful RAS business. Topics include:

• Defining your market – Formulating a strong business model for your RAS company
• Session chair: David Kuhn, Virginia Tech
• De-risking through design – Understanding the best RAS technology application for you
• Session chair: K.C. Hosler, PR Aqua
• Building a team – Finding the right people to drive success
• Session chair: Scarlett Tudor, University of Maine
• Investors’ forum – Lessons from successful RAS partnerships
• Session chair: Justin Henry, Henry Aquaculture Consult
• Advocacy & community – Connecting the industry on important issues
• Session chair: Maddi Badiola, Florida Marine Aquaculture Coalition
• Consumer’s choice – Telling the story of RAS fish to consumers
• Session chair: Dianna Fletcher, Fletcher Media

OPERATION
This presentation track is about sharing technical knowledge used in a RAS facility. Topics include:

• Genetics & broodstock – Optimizing your breeding program for RAS
• Session chair: Adriana Artiles, Centre for Aquaculture Technologies
• Smolt: drivers of RAS – Understanding the crucial role of this growth stage
• Session chair: Jacob Bregnballe, AKVA Group
• Health & disease management – Ensuring fish health and welfare in your facility
• Session chair: Bill Keleher, USDA-APHIS, Veterinary Services
• Systems & equipment – Understanding the technological needs of your facility
• Session chair: Dan Farkas, HTH Full Spectrum Aquaculture
• Maintaining water quality - Understanding water treatment strategies in RAS
• Session chair: Huy Tran, Aquatic Equipment & Design
• Waste & sludge treatment – Unlocking fish waste as a resource and profit stream
• Session chair: Jason Danaher, Aquatic Equipment & Design

RESEARCH
This presentation track brings together the latest studies that help inform the industry’s future innovation and development. Topics include:

• Nofima – Latest research from the Norwegian Institute of Food, Fisheries and Aquaculture Research
• Session chair: Carlo Lazado, Nofima
SAS² – Latest work from the Sustainable Aquaculture Systems Supporting Atlantic Salmon project
• Session chair: Yonathan Zohar, Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology (IMET), University of Maryland
• Freshwater Institute – Latest research from The Conservation Fund’s Freshwater Institute
• Session chair: Chris Good, Freshwater Institute
• Aquaculture Engineering Society – Latest research from the Aquaculture Engineering Society
• Session chair: Tim Pfieffer, USDA-ARS
• Academic research – Latest research from university & college institutions
• Session chair: John Stieglitz, University of Miami
• National Aquaculture Development Plan – Bringing together our research team to discuss the future of their work
• Session chair: Ed Aneshansley, EdA Aquatic Design Services LLC