Press Releases

Seagriculture USA and Seagriculture Asia-Pacific Merge to Seagriculture World

DLG Benelux, the organizer of the renowned Seagriculture conferences, has announced the merger of Seagriculture USA and Seagriculture Asia-Pacific into a single, global conference called Seagriculture World. This strategic move reflects the organization’s aim to simplify the seaweed industry’s event calendar, strengthen global collaboration, and support innovation around the world. 

April 2025

Global Seaweed Experts Convene in Adelaide for Seagriculture Asia-Pacific 2025

The international Seagriculture Asia-Pacific conference made its debut in the region, bringing together leading experts under the theme "Future Proofing the Seaweed Industry." This seaweed event gathered stakeholders from across Asia-Pacific and beyond to share knowledge, foster collaboration, and strengthen the industry’s resilience to ensure long-term sustainability and growth.

Seagriculture Asia-Pacific 2025, the first in-person event of its kind in the region, provided a platform for participants from across the seaweed value chain to address challenges and seize new opportunities. The event was proudly supported by the Australian Sustainable Seaweed Alliance (ASSA), which is dedicated to scaling up environmentally responsible seaweed farming to produce food, feed, and bioproducts. ASSA plays a key role in advocating for the Australian seaweed industry and driving its sustainable expansion nationwide.

March 2025

The world’s seaweed industry focuses on Adelaide at Seagriculture

The world’s leading experts on the seaweed value chain will be in Adelaide next week for the international Seagriculture Asia-Pacific conference, uniting under the theme "Future Proofing the Seaweed Industry" and marking the first time it has been held in the region.

With support of the Australian Sustainable Seaweed Alliance (ASSA), Seagriculture Asia Pacific, which runs from March 18 to 20, is the first in-person event in the region, bringing together participants from the Asia-Pacific region and around the world across the seaweed value chain.

The conference program boasts an impressive lineup, headlined by renowned environmentalist Professor Tim Flannery. Attendees will also hear from four distinguished keynote speakers: Steve Meller (CH4 Global), Alan T. Critchley (Verschuren Centre), Steven Hermans (Phyconomy), and Alex Baker (FutureFeed).

March 2025

AUSTRALIAN CLIMATE CHANGE LEADER PROF TIM FLANNERY TO HEADLINE INTERNATIONAL SEAWEED CONFERENCE DEBUTING IN AUSTRALIA NEXT MARCH

The organisers of the longstanding and respected Seagriculture Conferences, DLG Benelux, together with local industry host the Australian Sustainable Seaweed Alliance (ASSA) today announce that Professor Tim Flannery, one of Australia’s leading writers on climate change and an internationally acclaimed scientist, explorer and conservationist, will open a global seaweed gathering set for 18-20 March 2025 in Adelaide.

Professor Flannery, a former Australian of the Year and Councillor at the Climate Council, joins other speakers revealed today including Steve Meller, CEO, President and Co-Founder of CH4 Global, Professor Emeritus Rocky de Nys, Chief Scientific Officer at Sea Forest, and Nick Hill, Co-Founder of Coast 4C, a 2024 finalist of The Earthshot Prize, a globally significant environmental initiative led by Prince William.

November 2024 

With support of the Australian Sustainable Seaweed Alliance (ASSA) the organisers of the Seagriculture Conferences launch the first in-person Seagriculture Asia-Pacific conference in Adelaide, Australia!

The organisers of the Seagriculture Conferences, DLG Benelux, are proud to announce that the first in-person event of Seagriculture Asia-Pacific will be premiering in Adelaide, Australia from 18 - 20 March 2025. This marks a pivotal moment for the Seagriculture Conferences expanding their borders and venturing into a new region, bringing together participants from the Asia-Pacific region within the seaweed value chain.

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April 2024

Seagriculture USA 2024: Exploring New Frontiers in Ketchikan, Alaska

The Seagriculture USA 2024 conference, the premier event for the seaweed industry, was successfully held in Ketchikan, Alaska from 11 - 12 September 2024. Under the theme "Exploring New Frontiers," Seagriculture USA 2024 united nearly 200 stakeholders from 10 countries to share knowledge and ideas, steering the future of the seaweed industry towards sustainable and economically viable paths. Representatives from more than 121 companies and institutions actively engaged in discussions, networking, and knowledge sharing.

Over the two-day event, Seagriculture USA 2024 featured a dynamic and comprehensive program that included six plenary sessions, two panel discussions, and the newly introduced Seaweed Elevator Pitches. This innovative format allowed for a rapid yet thorough exploration of various projects, providing attendees with a broad spectrum of insights into the seaweed industry. With nearly 50 speakers, including international experts from organizations such as the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Cargill, EY, the World Bank Group, and Hatch Blue, the conference offered a wide array of perspectives on seaweed farming, innovations, and regulatory frameworks.

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13 September 2024

State of Alaska Supports Seagriculture USA 2024: Seaweed Conference Heads to Ketchikan

DLG Benelux, the organizer of the Seagriculture conferences, is excited to announce that the State of Alaska - Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Investments will support Seagriculture USA 2024 which is set to take place in Ketchikan, Alaska from 11 – 12 September 2024. This invaluable support from the State of Alaska greatly enhances the conference and is deeply appreciated by the organizers, adding significant prestige and resources to the event.

Seagriculture USA has been at the forefront of seaweed conferences since its successful launch in 2022 in Portland, Maine. This year, with the support of the State of Alaska, the Alaska Mariculture Cluster, and the Greater Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce, the upcoming edition will provide an unparalleled platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and staying ahead of the dynamic seaweed industry.

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8 July 2024

Seagriculture USA 2024 sets sail for Ketchikan, Alaska: Uniting experts and innovators in the seaweed industry

DLG Benelux is excited to announce that Seagriculture USA 2024 is set to take place in the picturesque city of Ketchikan, Alaska from 11 – 12 September 2024. This highly anticipated event will once again gather industry leaders, experts, and enthusiasts to explore the latest advancements in seaweed cultivation and foster collaborations to drive the growth of the industry.

Seagriculture USA has been at the forefront of seaweed conferences since its successful launch in 2022. With the support of the Greater Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce, this upcoming edition will provide an unparalleled platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and staying ahead of the dynamic seaweed industry.

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15 September 2023

Nearly 300 delegates, representing 18 countries worldwide, attend second edition of Seagriculture USA, held in Portland, Maine

The second edition of Seagriculture USA 2023, a prominent conference in the seaweed industry, took place from September 6-7. Hosted in the picturesque city of Portland, Maine, the event gathered 293 participants from 185 companies and 18 countries for two days of insightful discussions, knowledge exchange, and networking.

This year's conference was all about chances and changes in the seaweed industry and spotlighted two key themes: The expansion of seaweed investments and scaling up the industry responsibly, and the invaluable perspectives of indigenous communities engaged in seaweed activities. Respected experts shared their views and findings during seven sessions. Audience interaction played a key role as attendees posed questions, creating a dynamic and interactive environment that incorporated a spirit of open communication. This emphasis on dialogue contributed to the conference's success in creating a truly communicative and collaborative environment.

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13 September 2023

Seagriculture USA 2023: Chances and changes in the seaweed industry.

Seagriculture, one of the leading conferences in the seaweed industry, has been organized in Europe since 2012. The Seagriculture conferences stand as a pivotal platform for fostering collaboration, facilitating the exchange of knowledge, and catalyzing innovative ideas within the seaweed industry.

Last year the first edition of Seagriculture USA was made possible with the support of the State of Maine. This year, the highly anticipated second edition of Seagriculture USA 2023 conference is returning to Portland (ME) one more time. Maine is home to numerous companies active in the seaweed industry.

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15 August 2023

Seagriculture USA and GreenWave join forces to promote seaweed farming

Seagriculture USA 2023 is returning to Portland, Maine on September 6-7, 2023. The organizers of Seagriculture USA are pleased to announce their partnership with GreenWave. This strategic collaboration aims to promote innovation, sustainability, and growth for all stakeholders across the rapidly expanding seaweed sector. This year, Seagriculture USA and GreenWave are working together to weave farmer perspectives and participation throughout the conference program.

The partnership comes at a critical time when the world is recognizing the enormous potential of seaweed as a sustainable resource. With its diverse applications in food, agriculture, biomaterials, and more, seaweed has emerged as a promising solution to address climate challenges and contribute to a healthier planet.

"Farmer participation is critical to industry-wide discussions and decision-making," stated Samantha Garwin, Director of Market Development at GreenWave.

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26 June 2023

After successful premiere in 2022, Seagriculture USA returns to Portland, Maine, for second edition in September 2023

The organizer of the Seagriculture USA Conference, DLG Benelux, is pleased to announce that the second edition of Seagriculture USA will return to Portland, Maine, on 6 and 7 September 2023 and will again take place in The Westin Portland Harborview.

The launch of Seagriculture USA took place on 7 and 8 September 2022 and was an instant success with 279 delegates from 12 countries, 157 attending companies, 17 trade show participants and some 27 expert speakers who addressed a broad range of topics related to seaweeds.

Having evaluated the results of the first edition the State of Maine favorably decided to support again the second edition of the conference to take place in Portland, Maine. Seagriculture USA 2023 is proudly supported by: Maine Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), Maine Office of Tourism, Maine Technology Institute (MTI), Maine International Trade Center (MITC) and Maine North Atlantic Development Office (MENADO).

Dana Eidsness, Director of MENADO at Maine International Trade Center and one of the driving forces behind the support from the State of Maine, says: “Seaweed farming and value creation has enormous economic potential in Maine and our businesses and research communities are leading the way towards making it a major driver in our economy. From best practices for farmers and harvesters, to innovations developing applications for seaweed as a material for food, textiles and bioplastics, to working together to build a global market for seaweed products; dialogue at Seagriculture USA has impact and moves the industry forward. Maine is an ideal location for this important event.”

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January 2023