The shrimp industry combines intensive production, complex international supply chains and heightened pressure on sustainable practices. Three days in Utrecht concentrate technical debate and business meetings across the shrimp value chain.
Dates and venue in Utrecht
Global Shrimp Forum 2026 runs from 1 to 3 September at the Van der Valk Hotel Utrecht. The event is presented as the fifth anniversary edition and brings together professionals focused on aquaculture and sustainability. Hosting sessions and networking within a single hotel simplifies scheduling and back-to-back meetings.
Key figures for the edition
The participant list for this edition includes 518 delegates. That level of attendance frames the forum as a focused, high-intensity meeting where targeted prospecting and short meeting slots are effective.
Programme highlights and speakers
Past and recent content at the forum covers market structure, M&A in production and demand stimulation in mature markets. Speakers listed in the forum archive include Ananda Roy, Jane Foley and Bastiaan van Tilburg, among other industry and finance executives. Sessions have examined the Chinese supply chain, strategies for inorganic growth and marketing approaches to expand shrimp consumption.
Notable themes covered recently
- How the Chinese market and supply chain function for shrimp.
- Mergers and acquisitions as growth levers in producing countries.
- Strategic marketing to increase demand in the EU and other markets.
Reports and session summaries available through the forum provide useful briefing material to align your commercial messaging with current industry priorities.
Prospecting tactics for Global Shrimp Forum 2026
Pre event preparation
Segment the attendee list by role and prepare one-page technical summaries tailored to buyers, feed suppliers or processors. With 518 delegates, selective outreach yields better meetings than broad approaches.
Meeting rhythm
Book 20 to 30 minute slots and keep short buffers for informal follow-ups. Have digital materials ready for immediate sharing and a one-slide business case that states benefits in measurable terms.
Buyer-focused messaging
Lead with concrete outcomes. Present short case examples showing cost reduction, sustainability gains or traceability improvements. Quantified examples outperform generic claims.
Post event follow up
Send a personalized recap within 48 hours with clear next steps and a proposed date for a technical call or pilot. Fast, structured follow up converts initial conversations into commercial momentum.
Closing note and official link
Global Shrimp Forum 2026 concentrates technical expertise and commercial matching for the shrimp sector in a compact three day format. Use the forum publications and speaker analyses to shape precise commercial asks and meeting agendas. Full information on registration, programme and speakers is available at the official site https://www.shrimp-forum.com/.
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