TILAPIA 2025: Call for Abstracts
The 13th International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture (ISTA13) in collaboration with the 5th INFOFISH WORLD TILAPIA TRADE AND TECHNICAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION 2025 (TILAPIA 2025) calls for the submission of abstracts for papers to be included in the proceedings to be published on the eve of the event. The Conference, themed “Innovation, Integration and Profitability in Tilapia Aquaculture: Modernisation for a New Era”, will be held at the Swissotel Hotel Ratchada, Bangkok, 3-5 November 2025.
TILAPIA 2025 will present updates on the status of tilapia production by the major global and regional players; as well as the issues, challenges and outlook of the top producing nations. The Conference will also deliver consolidated information on emerging markets and innovative technological developments along the value and supply chains, including vertical integration, innovations and profitability in commercial tilapia farming, genetics and reproduction, nutrition and feed technology, biosecurity and health management. It will also discuss standards and certifications, wellbeing of tilapia, policies related to investment and partnerships, value-addition and market diversification, and consumer awareness as per local and international market demand, which might be useful for key industry stakeholders and decision-makers to position and rebrand the commercial tilapia industry while formulating recommendations for new era challenges.
TILAPIA 2025 will also connect producers, processors and distributors from the tilapia industry around the globe, as well as associations and organisations, traders, feed millers, nutritionists, investors and development partners, competent authorities, researchers, NGOs/IGOs, media, equipment suppliers and startups etc. Meanwhile, the international Trade Exhibition and other sponsored events will showcase innovations and technological developments along the supply and value chains related to genetics, farming practices, feed & nutrition, RTC and RTE products, cutting-edge equipment and supplies, advanced processing and packing techniques etc. In addition, a post-Conference farm visit will be organised to gather knowledge and updated information on the local tilapia industry.
TILAPIA 2025 will present updates on the status of tilapia production by the major global and regional players; as well as the issues, challenges and outlook of the top producing nations. The Conference will also deliver consolidated information on emerging markets and innovative technological developments along the value and supply chains, including vertical integration, innovations and profitability in commercial tilapia farming, genetics and reproduction, nutrition and feed technology, biosecurity and health management. It will also discuss standards and certifications, wellbeing of tilapia, policies related to investment and partnerships, value-addition and market diversification, and consumer awareness as per local and international market demand, which might be useful for key industry stakeholders and decision-makers to position and rebrand the commercial tilapia industry while formulating recommendations for new era challenges.
TILAPIA 2025 will also connect producers, processors and distributors from the tilapia industry around the globe, as well as associations and organisations, traders, feed millers, nutritionists, investors and development partners, competent authorities, researchers, NGOs/IGOs, media, equipment suppliers and startups etc. Meanwhile, the international Trade Exhibition and other sponsored events will showcase innovations and technological developments along the supply and value chains related to genetics, farming practices, feed & nutrition, RTC and RTE products, cutting-edge equipment and supplies, advanced processing and packing techniques etc. In addition, a post-Conference farm visit will be organised to gather knowledge and updated information on the local tilapia industry.
GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS:
PREPARATION
- Must be written in English; not exceeding 250 words
- Font: Times New Roman (12)
- Submissions should be text only. No diagrams, illustrations, tables, or graphics
- All submissions should follow the conference submission template as provided in the form:
Title: Make the title of the abstract brief, clearly indicating the nature of the abstract proposal/research/expertise area. Capitalise only the first letter of the first word in the title. The maximum length of the title is 20 words.
Names of the authors: Submit full given name(s) and a full family name.
Standard abbreviations: May be used for common terms only. Otherwise, any abbreviation should be given in brackets after the first full use of the word. Abbreviations may be used in the title, provided the name in full is outlined in the body of the abstract.
STRUCTURE OF THE CONTENT
- The abstract should contain brief background information of your paper and how it relates to the Conference theme.
- Briefly describe the methods, results and key takeaways to be applied for the industry; and
- The abstract should be original and not previously published/presented.
SUBMISSION FORMAT
- Must be submitted through the TILAPIA 2025 Abstract Submission form and copied to kevfitz@ag.arizona.edu and cc to Zoey Feldman zfeldman22@arizona.edu
- Click “Submit Abstract” and fill in the necessary information
- Once the abstract is submitted successfully, an acknowledgement email will be sent to the presenting author.
REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE
- The abstract will be reviewed by the TILAPIA 2025 Scientific Committee
- Should the abstract be accepted, the author will receive an email from the Committee to confirm this fact, along with instruction guidelines
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
- The author is solely responsible for any issues i.e. plagiarism, copyright, IPR etc arising out of the submitted abstract
- Speakers will have to register for the Conference, as well as bear their own travel and accommodation costs. The Conference organisers and members of the Scientific Committee are ineligible for any form of subsidy related to the registration fees, accommodation and travel expenses
- Only selected abstracts will be considered and printed in the Conference proceedings duly reviewed by the TILAPIA 2025 Scientific Committee.
DEADLINE
- The deadline for submission of the abstract is: 10 August 2025
- Abstracts submitted after the deadline will not be considered
GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS
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WHY ATTEND
Over three days, TILAPIA 2025 will feature an international trade exhibition and farm visit, with world class speakers who will deliver updated, relevant and useful information on emerging tilapia markets; technological innovations; and investment opportunities in the tilapia industry relevant to stakeholders, industry leaders and decision makers.
It also presents a golden opportunity for commercial tilapia industry stakeholders to unite together with a view to forming a regional tilapia association, and to move forward the dialogue on re-establishing tilapia as a preferred fish for farming and consumption. It will create opportunities to foster plenty of C-Suite networking and significant brand visibility; as well as greater collaboration among key stakeholders in order to build a sustainable and resilient tilapia industry.
Additionally, TILAPIA 2025 offers a farm visit (optional) opportunity to witness the developments in Thailand’s tilapia industry. Scientists and researchers will also have the opportunity to present posters and disseminate latest findings on tilapia.
It also presents a golden opportunity for commercial tilapia industry stakeholders to unite together with a view to forming a regional tilapia association, and to move forward the dialogue on re-establishing tilapia as a preferred fish for farming and consumption. It will create opportunities to foster plenty of C-Suite networking and significant brand visibility; as well as greater collaboration among key stakeholders in order to build a sustainable and resilient tilapia industry.
Additionally, TILAPIA 2025 offers a farm visit (optional) opportunity to witness the developments in Thailand’s tilapia industry. Scientists and researchers will also have the opportunity to present posters and disseminate latest findings on tilapia.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
TRAVEL ADVISORY
CANCELLATION POLICY
FARM VISIT*
