Save the Date: Global Shrimp Forum 2026 will take place on 1–3 September.

Open registration for the Global Shrimp Forum 2026 has closed! From 1–3 September 2026, we’ll convene at the Van der Valk Hotel in Utrecht, the Netherlands, for the fifth Global Shrimp Forum—a fully dedicated meeting place for the global shrimp industry. The Forum brings together 550 industry leaders and experts representing the entire shrimp value chain. From now on, we only accept registration on a case-by-case basis. Want to attend? Contact willem@shrimpinsights.com.

Programme Highlights

Plenary Closing: How Agentic AI Will Transform Jobs in Our Industry

Don't miss the surprise in this session. After we conclude the Agentic AI session, Angel Rubio of Expana will deliver a final US demand outlook!
Reimagining Shrimp Demand in the EU Marketplace

Circana will present the results of a GSF commissioned study about what drives shrimp sales in the EU in general and France and Germany in specific. Reflections by some of the largest brands and private label suppliers.
THE SHRIMP SHOW! MAKING SENSE OF A FAST CHANGING WORLD

Making sense of a fast-changing world

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Featured Speakers

Ananda Roy

Circana

Senior Vice President and Industry Advisor, Consumer Goods
Jane Foley

Rabobank

Managing Director, Head of FX Strategy
Remy Gieling

The AI Group / The Automation Group

Co-Founder
Gunturu Pawan Kumar

Seafood Exporters Association of India

President
Sandro Coglitore Castillo

Omarsa S.A.

General Manager

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Past Events

China: How Does the Supply Chain Really Work?

The Chinese shrimp market has been called a black box / black hole. For the second year in a row, we invited Chinese experts to demistify it. In this presentation, Qing Fang, an independent consultant, explains how the supply chain works in China and what opportunities it brings to foreign investors.
Opportunities for the Shrimp Sector

In this GSF 2024 keynote speech, Carlos Díaz, CEO of BioMar, a Danish global feed company that produces aquaculture feeds for over 45 different fish and shrimp species for more than 90 countries, discusses opportunities for the shrimp sector.
M&A and Inorganic Growth in Shrimp Farming and Production: Omarsa

Ecuador is the biggest shrimp producing market in the world. In this presentation, Sandro Coglitore, General Manager of Omarsa, one of the largest Ecuadorian players, explains how they manage to stay competitive and gain traction through mergers and acquisitions.
Effectively promoting global shrimp consumption

How can we increase the size of the pie, instead of competing for pieces of it amongst each other? Is there one narrative that all producers can use? During this presentation, our strategic marketing consultant presents his initial findings and highlights the questions he hopes to answer.
CEO visions: Grupo Lamar

With over 70% market share, "Grupo Lamar are the Venezuelan shrimp industry," quoting Gorjan Nikolik. In this session, Grupo Lamar's Commercial Director Jose Rincon tells a captivating story of the company's rise to power under most unfavourable circumstances, and how to see opportunities amidst obstacles.

Publications

News

Behind the Scene with Take a Detour

Back in 2022, when the idea for the Global Shrimp Forum was first taking shape, it did not yet look or feel the way it does today. We knew the
Behind the Scenes with Pierre Banoori

The all-seeing eye: today, as part of our behind-the-scenes series, we’re introducing Pierre Banoori, our long-time photography partner. Remember the thousands of photos captured over the years at the Global
Behind the Scenes with Maaike Engbersen

For most delegates, the Global Shrimp Forum experience begins long before they arrive at the venue. From accommodation and travel advice to local recommendations and practical support, Maaike Engbersen helps
Behind the Scenes with PINO

Behind every edition of the Global Shrimp Forum is a team working months in advance to bring the event to life. Since joining the forum in 2023, Dutch event agency
Behind the Scenes with Van der Valk Hotel Utrecht

Since the beginning, the GSF has called the Van der Valk Hotel in Utrecht home, welcoming the great and the good of the industry for three days and catering to
Behind the Scenes with Esther Luiten & Roxanne Nanninga

Bringing over 500 of the leading figures from our industry—and from all corners of the globe—together each year is no small feat. Months of planning and preparation go into making
GSF 2026 – Our Fifth Anniversary Edition Returns to Utrecht

The Global Shrimp Forum will return to Utrecht, the Netherlands, on 1–3 September 2026 for its fifth anniversary edition. Since its launch, the Forum has become the world’s leading meeting
Missed GSF 2024 Content in Indonesia? Here Are Two Key Resources

For those in Indonesia who may have missed some of the discussions from the Global Shrimp Forum 2024, we recommend the following resources to stay informed: The Crust by Petambak
Global Shrimp Forum 2024: Public Sessions Released

Selected sessions from the Global Shrimp Forum 2024 are now available on our Vimeo showcase page. This exclusive showcase features insightful sessions from some of the most prominent voices in
GSF 2024: The Essential Takeaways

What was the Global Shrimp Forum 2024 like? A total of 518 delegates representing over 320 organisations from 41 countries. We spoke to some of you about your experience at