Latin American & Caribbean Aquaculture 2026 (LACQUA26)

LACQUA26 is the annual meeting of the World Aquaculture Society (WAS) Latin American and Caribbean Chapter, held for the first time in El Salvador. The 2026 edition takes place October 27-30, 2026 at the Hotel Real Intercontinental San Salvador, San Salvador, El Salvador, under the theme "Sustainable Aquaculture, a Blue Future for Latin America and the Caribbean."

About the event

Following the success of previous LACQUA meetings, LACQUA26 brings together the Latin American and Caribbean aquaculture community in San Salvador for knowledge exchange, collaboration and industry development. With its strategic location, growing aquaculture sector and commitment to innovation, El Salvador provides an ideal environment to showcase the progress and potential of the region and highlight what Central America offers to the world: a promising, competitive and expanding market.

Program highlights

• Trade show open daily with exhibitors from across the aquaculture value chain
• Plenary session and parallel technical sessions
• LACC General Assembly and President's Reception
• Registration is now open and abstract submission is now open

Exhibitor information

• Standard booth: USD 2,300; corner booth: USD 2,500
• All booths are 3x2 m and include panel walls, electricity, table, 2 chairs, fascia, 2 full registrations and 20 trade show passes

For more information, contact Carolina Amezquita at [email protected].

Register for entry or booths

Venue Map and Hotels Around

San Salvador - Hotel Real Intercontinental San Salvador, San Salvador, El Salvador