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Conference Overview by Rich Moccia Professor, Animal Science University of Guelph

Registration is Open. June 2 – 5, 2013 . Guelph, ON . Conference Overview by Rich Moccia Professor, Animal Science University of Guelph. Co-Hosts. Northern Ontario Aquaculture Association. Aquaculture Centre University of Guelph.

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Conference Overview by Rich Moccia Professor, Animal Science University of Guelph

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  1. Registration is Open June 2 – 5, 2013 Guelph, ON Conference Overview by Rich Moccia Professor,Animal Science University of Guelph

  2. Co-Hosts Northern Ontario Aquaculture Association Aquaculture CentreUniversity of Guelph Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, and Ministry of Rural Affairs

  3. Event Venue Delta Guelph Hotel and Conference Centre and University of Guelph • Official Conference Hotel for most of program • Located next door to the University of Guelph campus • On bus route, close to downtown Guelph • 3 airports in close proximity to Guelph: • Pearson International (Toronto), • Hamilton, and • Waterloo Regional • As alternative to rental car, the easiest way to get to Guelph from airport is via Red Car Service - directly to Delta Guelph

  4. Keynote Speakers Keynote Speaker - Dr. Doris Soto: • FAO Senior Fishery Resources Officer(Resource Management) Plenary Speaker - John Oliver: • President, Maple Leaf Bio-Concepts Plenary Speaker - Melanie Siggs: • Director, Seafood Choices Alliance

  5. Research Themes and Sessions • Organic aquaculture • Environmental Impact Monitoring and Modelling • Waste-Water Treatment Technologies • Environmental Impact Mitigation Strategies • IMTA and related technologies • Genetics and Breeding Strategies • Novel Applications of Gene Markers and Genetic Tools

  6. Research Themes and Sessions • Health Management Strategies • Diseases and Pathogens • Principles of Nutrition/Nutritional Physiology • Novel Feed Ingredients • Shellfish Culture-Issues and Challenges • Aboriginal Aquaculture • Aquaculture in Developing Nations/Education and Outreach

  7. Possible Theme Sessions • Certification, Product Quality and Marketing Issues • Emerging Issues facing the Sector - climate change, welfare, trade, fish fraud in the marketplace, etc. • Novel Technologies - probiotics, antioxidants, designer fish • Others ??

  8. Other Possible Themes ? • Inter Provincial Initiative for Sustainable Freshwater Aquaculture Development Summit • Sustainability Forum • Bioeconomics ?  • Fish welfare – Open cage vs. Closed containment technologies

  9. Poster Sessions • Posters presented across a very wide range of topics and disciplines • Student posters • Student competitions for both oral and poster presentations

  10. Social Events Meet old friends and new acquaintances, and relax! • AAC Hospitality Suite • Informal event kicks off the conference • Dr. Joe Brown Student Festival and Silent Auctionin Support of AAC Student Endowment Fund • important source for student travel awards and AAC Student Scholarship Program • Gala Dinner – sumptuous meal! plus • AAC Research Award of Excellence • Comedian Denis Grigon- regular contributor to the CBC and The Toronto Star; has farming background; intelligent, clean comedy !

  11. Local Tours and Other Fun Stuff to Do ! • Tour of Biodiversity Institute and International Barcode of Life Project • Tour of Alma Aquaculture Research Station • Tour of Animal Health Laboratory • Numerous rural fairs and site seeing opportunties, Ontario Science Centre, Niagara Falls, Hockey Hall of Fame, Toronto Blue Jays Baseball, Royal Ontario Museum, Ripleys Aquarium (?), etc.

  12. Event Accommodations Delta Guelph Hotel and Conference Centre • Make your own reservations • http://www.deltaguelph.com • Block of rooms has been reserved • at special conference rates • will be held until 5 pm May 1st, 2013 ONLY • Limited rooms are available, so book early. • AAC rates - Single or Double Occupancy • $135 + tax/night – Premier Room • $145 + tax/night – Deluxe Room • $155 + tax/night – Corner Suite

  13. Event Dates: June 2- 5, 2013 Registration: • Registration fees: $565 (Non-member)$465 (Member), $315 (Student Member)$365 (Student Non-member) • Fee provides access to all presentations, special sessions, workshops, poster session, social events (includes tickets for Dr. Joe Brown Student Festival and Gala Dinner) and all health breaks • After May 24 - Onsite Registration only • Questions? Contact Joanne Burry at: jmburry@nl.rogers.com OR 709-437-7203

  14. Questions? Contact Joanne Burry at:jmburry@nl.rogers.com OR 709-437-7203 • Group Registration • Dietary requirements or restrictions – prior to the start of the conference • Abstract Guidelines and Poster Presentations • Student Volunteer Opportunities • Student Oral Presentations & Poster Sessions Don’t miss this once-a-year premiernetworking and technologyand scientific exchange opportunity! • http://www.aquacultureassociation.ca/meeting/aquaculture-canada-2013

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