2025 COHORT
AQUAWEL CONFERENCE SPEAKERS
Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders in Ethical and Sustainable Aquaculture
Meet Our Keynote Speakers
Ms. Foluke O. Areola
President, World Aquaculture Society (WAS)
Dr. Mohamed El-Sayed El-Araby Mohamed
Director of Technical Support Unit for Lake & Fish Resources Protection & Development Agency (LFRPDA) Chairman Office
Meet Our Panelists
Dr. Catalina Lopez
Director, Aquatic Animal Alliance, Aquatic Life Institute
Dr. Ebinimi Ansa
Director, African Regional Aquaculture Centre (ARAC) | National President, Fisheries Society of Nigeria (FISON) | President, Nigeiran Women in Agricultural Research for Development (NiWARD)
Dr. Heleen Van Der Weerd
Founder, Cerebrus Advies B.V
Nathalie Gil
President, Sea Shepherd, Brazil
Thomas Billington
Co-founder, Fish Welfare Initiative
Dr. Modupeola Ogunnoiki
Deputy Director and Head of Aquatic Health at the Federal Department of Veterinary and Pest Control Services (FMAFS), Abuja, Nigeria
Mr. Dave Okech
Founder, Aquarech LTD
Ms. Lovin Kobusingye
President, African Women Fish Processors and Traders Network (AWFISHNET)
Stefan-Andreas Johnigk
Founder, 4DimBLICK GmbH
Dr. Peter A. Ziddah
Aquatic Animal Health Expert
Dr. Sloans Chimatiro
Fisheries & Aquaculture Specialist
Dr. Dennis Bahati
Program Manager, Africa Network for Animal Welfare