We are pleased to invite you to the final event of our INTERREG South Baltic project, AquaLoop- Aquaculture expert floor for circular economy practice – Strengthening Circular Economy and Valorisationof side streams in RAS Aquaculture – AQUALOOP International Conference, 25 February 2026 (9:30 – 17:00), Klimahaus Bremerhaven, Germany, which will showcase the outputs of the topics addressed by our seven project partners: valorisation of side-streams, RAS farm (circularity) concepts and knowledge transfer, and training and capacity building for South Baltic RAS. The event will highlight solutions and results from our three pilot initiatives on Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) and aquaculture side streams, as well as project-based training activities and recommendations. Participants will have the opportunity to network with potential partners, decision-makers, and industry stakeholders, and to gain visibility in an international forum dedicated to circular solutions and sustainable aquaculture.
Organised by: AquaLoop Interreg South Baltic project partners: LP University of Rostock (DE), University of Gdańsk (PL), Klaipėda University (LT), Guldborgsund Municipality (DK), Fish Market Development Association (PL), Scandinavian Aquasystems AB (SE), VKST (DK).
Registration information
Registration for the event is now closed.
Who should attend: The event is organized back-to-back with Fish International – Bremen and is relevant for business professionals, researchers, farmers, students, young professionals, policymakers, and innovators.
Framework program and Conference agenda
The framework agenda includes the following sessions:
1. Closing the nutrient loop & byproduct valorization
2. Stakeholder support & consumer perspectives
3. Training and capacity building in the circular economy
When: 9.30-17.00, 25 February 2026 (plus local study visit on 26 February, 10.00-11.30 at the facilities, see below Study visits information)
Where: Klimahaus Bremerhaven, Am Längengrad 8, 27568 Bremerhaven, Germany
Format: Hybrid, in English
Fee: The event is free of charge but requires registration.
Practical & Logistics Information, if in-person
Conference venue: The conference will take place at KlimahausBremerhaven.
Please remember to plan some time before or after the conference if you would like to visit the venue’s exhibitions.
Lunch and coffee breaks: Will be provided by the conference organisers.
Getting there: By plane – Bremen airport; By train/long distance bus – connections through Bremen; Travel from Bremen to Bremerhaven – 45m by train, every 60min
Recommended hotels: The Liberty Hotel Bremerhaven; Nordsee Hotel City; B&B Hotel Bremerhaven; City Hotel Schulz; Atlantic Sail City Bremerhaven; Hotel and Apartment am Theaterplatz. More options are available on Booking.com.
Study visits: Two study visits are scheduled for 26 January 2026, starting at 10:00 (at the facility) and lasting approximately 60–90 minutes. The study visit will be organized at the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI), Center of Aquaculture Research, and Technology Transfer Center (ttz) facilities. 20 spots are available for each study visit and the participation if free of charge. Registration is required. (No cost.)
Study visit 1 – Centre of Aquaculture Research AWI, Bremerhaven
The centre provides a modern infrastructure with closed recirculation aquaculture systems (RAS) supporting freshwater, brackish, and marine organisms, including fish, crustaceans, algae, and other species The facilities are highly customizable and supported by greenhouses, culture rooms, and laboratories to meet diverse research requirements. (Address: Am Handelshafen 10, 27570 Bremerhaven, the meeting point will be announced at the conference.)
Study visit 2 – ttz – Technology Transfer Center, Bremerhaven
The Center is an innovative provider of research services and operates in the field of application-oriented research and development, with an international team working in the areas of food, environment and health. The study visit will focus on ttz facilities, with particular emphasis on fish feed development, formulation, and manufacturing. (Address: Am Lunedeich 12, 27572 Bremerhaven, the meeting point will be announced at the conference.)
Practical information, if online
The Zoom link will be shared with online participants before the conference.
If you have any questions, please email us at:
adrian.bischoff-lang@uni-rostock.de or
We look forward to welcoming you to Bremerhaven for an inspiring day of knowledge sharing, networking, and innovation.
AquaLoop Team
