August 20–21, 2025: The aquaculture spotlight will shine on Chiang Mai, Thailand as industry leaders, scientists, and producers convene for the 14th edition of The Aquaculture Roundtable Series (TARS) 2025—the region’s most influential forum on shrimp farming and aquatic sustainability.
Why TARS 2025 Matters
At a time of mounting challenges and shifting market dynamics, TARS 2025 provides a timely platform for the shrimp aquaculture industry. It’s bringing together stakeholders from across Asia-Pacific and beyond to address both economic headwinds and urgent sustainability concerns. The participants are eager to explore next-generation solutions in technology, production, and value chain resilience.
Event Themes and Innovation
- Precision Aquaculture for Future Profitability: Key sessions will delve into smart farming strategies, automated system integration. Futhermore, data-driven approaches to shrimp management that boost survival rates and lower input costs.
- Disease and Biosecurity Solutions: Experts will present the latest advances in disease diagnostics. The health monitoring and biosecure production systems also crucial as disease risks continue to drag down global output.
- Sustainability and Certification: With exporters aiming for access to high-value markets, the summit will address adoption of sustainability certifications. Eco-friendly feeds, and transparency measures designed to meet evolving global standards.
Beyond traditional panels, TARS 2025 features technical workshops, live demonstrations, and case studies showcasing proven models of climate resilience, feed innovation, and digital aquaculture platforms.

Regional and Global Impact
The shrimp sector is central to Asia’s agri-food economy, with Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and India among the world’s top exporters. TARS offers a bridge between research institutions, private enterprises, and policy leaders—fostering collaboration to secure productivity and environmental stewardship as trade patterns shift.
Global investors, start-ups, and technology suppliers are increasingly present, seeking opportunities in precision equipment, software, and value-added shrimp products.

Voices from the Industry
Panelists and prior participants emphasize TARS’s unique collaborative environment:
“With so much volatility in the shrimp business, we need more than ever to work together across the value chain—to share lessons, adapt farming models, and stay profitable while meeting market demands for traceability and reduced environmental impact.”
Looking Forward
Expect TARS 2025 to set the agenda for Southeast Asia’s aquaculture future, with takeaways extending far beyond Thailand’s borders. As climate factors, global demand, and disease risks reshape global shrimp supply, the event will shape practical responses grounded in innovation, sound science, and cross-border market insight.

In summary:
The August 2025 TARS conference in Chiang Mai stands out as a landmark event. It’s galvanizing the shrimp aquaculture industry as it navigates economic pressure, rising technological advancement. Eventually, the environmental challenges critical for the future of aquaculture across Asia-Pacific and the globe.
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