INTERNATIONALWORKSHOPON AQUA NUTRITIONIWAN 2026

Two-day international workshop advancing aquafeeds, nutrition and the blue economy.

Organized by Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University (TNJFU) with co-organizers NFDB, Hyderabad and TNJFU Alumni Network, bringing together experts, researchers and industry professionals.

5–6 February 2026
Hotel Ramada, Guindy, Chennai
TNJFU • NFDB • Alumni Network

IWAN 2026 brings global experts together to explore aquafeed innovation, sustainable ingredients and functional feeds for shrimp and fish nutrition.

TNJFU – Advancing Aquatech & Blue Economy

TNJFU has demonstrated strong organisational capacity through events such as the Industry Institute Summit, Fisheries and Aquaculture Production meets, Technology Release, and the Indian Fisheries Students Innovation and Startup Conference with over 1,000 stakeholders.

2 Days
Intensive Workshop on Aqua Nutrition
7+
Technical / Panel Sessions
Multi-stakeholder
Academia, Industry & Students

Why IWAN 2026?

Shape the future of sustainable aquaculture nutrition

Aqua Nutrition Focus

Deep dive into aquafeed formulation, processing, functional feeds and nutrigenomics.

Cutting-edge Sessions

Technical talks on shrimp & fish nutrition, raw material quality, and emerging trends.

Global Expertise

International and national industrialists, scientists and researchers sharing insights.

Industry Networking

Connect with academia, industry, and students shaping sustainable aquaculture.

Expert talks by internationally and nationally renowned scientists and industrialists.
Panel discussions and interactive Q&A sessions on key nutrition challenges.
Focus on sustainable aquafeeds, functional feeds, and nutrigenomics for shrimp & fish.
Strong industry–academia networking opportunities across aquaculture and aqua nutrition.

About IWAN 2026

IWAN 2026 is a two-day International Workshop on Aqua Nutrition that brings together experts, researchers, and industry professionals to explore cutting-edge developments in aquafeed and nutrition.

The workshop focuses on aquafeed formulation and processing, nutrient optimisation, sustainable ingredients and additives, functional feed development, and nutrigenomics, with special emphasis on shrimp and fish nutrition.

The event is organized by Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University (TNJFU) with NFDB, Hyderabad and TNJFU Alumni Network as co-organizers, underscoring a strong commitment to advancing aquatech innovation and the blue economy.

High-impact Technical Sessions

Structured sessions on larval nutrition, feed additives, functional feeds, emerging trends and student-led research initiatives.

International & National Experts

Talks and panels led by globally recognized industrialists and scientists in aquaculture and nutrition.

Networking & Collaboration

Dedicated space for industry–academia networking, interactive Q&A and collaborative opportunities in sustainable aquaculture.

Programme Highlights

Technical Programme

A tightly curated two-day agenda featuring keynote insights, focused technical talks and panel discussions on sustainability, quality and functional feeds.

Day 1

Day 1 • 5 February 2026

  • Keynote Address: An Overview on Aquafeeds in Asia
  • Technical Session 1: Larval Nutrition – Shrimp & Fish
  • Technical Session 2: Panel Discussion – Sustainable Aquafeeds
  • Technical Session 3: Feed Additives – Imperative Value or Additional Cost?
  • Technical Session 4: Panel Discussion – Functional Feeds: Importance & Usage

Day 2

Day 2 • 6 February 2026

  • Technical Session 5: Emerging Trends in Aqua Nutrition
  • Technical Session 6: Panel Discussion – Assessment of Quality of Raw Materials & Finished Goods
  • Technical Session 7: Research Initiatives in Aquafeed Development in India (Students / Scholars)

Registration Details

Academician / Industry Personnel

₹ 6,000 (incl. GST)

Students and Research Scholars

₹ 3,000 (incl. GST)

International Delegates

$ 100

Registration fees are inclusive of GST and cover participation in all sessions as per the IWAN 2026 brochure.

Partner With IWAN 2026

Sponsorship Opportunities

Organizations in aquaculture and aqua nutrition are invited to become sponsors of IWAN 2026, gaining premium visibility and direct access to a focused technical audience.

Hospitality Sponsor

₹ 5,00,000

Prime branding, keynote speaker slot, full-page ad in proceedings, 10 free registrations.

Gold Sponsor

₹ 4,00,000

Prominent branding, speaker slot, half-page ad in proceedings, 5 free registrations.

Silver Sponsor

₹ 2,00,000

Branding, quarter-page ad in proceedings, 3 free registrations.

Bronze Sponsor

₹ 1,00,000

Company logo in materials, 1 free registration.

Sponsors receive tiered branding, speaking opportunities and complimentary registrations as per the official IWAN 2026 sponsorship grid.

Get In Touch

Contact & Organizers

Patron

Dr. N. Felix, Ph.D.

Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University (TNJFU), Vettar River View Campus, Nagapattinam – 611002, Tamil Nadu, India.

Chairman

Mr. S. Chandrasekar

Chairman (Organising Committee), Lead Consultant for Aquaculture, TNJFU Alumni.

Convenor

Dr. A. Uma

Dean (Basic Sciences), TNJFU – IFPGS, Vaniyanchavadi, Chennai – 603103.

Conference Secretariat

For registration, sponsorship and programme queries, contact the IWAN 2026 secretariat.