IFT Expo 2025 - Exhibit Registration Form

From Innovation to Impact: Meet our Speakers

Director of the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), Kochi

General Manager, Business Development (MHA & Enterprise), ideaForge.

Masters of Fisheries Science and PhD in Aquaculture Professor of Aquatic Biology & Former Dean, College of Fisheries, Mangalore

Managing Director, Vashkleen Laundry Services Private Limited Founder & Director of Tigreen and FHNINE

Sessions	Topic
Opening session 11:00am – 12:00	The Government of India’s holistic vision and goals to further enhance the growth of the seafood sector. Development of Fisheries in Maharashtra and the coastal areas Financing structure and Funding opportunities Assessment of emerging export markets, global consumer trends, and strategies/collaborations for expanding India’s market presence
Session 2 12:00 – 1:15pm	Export Readiness: Standards, Certifications, and Compliance Cold Storage, Quality preservation and logistics management ( Panel Discussion)
Session 3 2:15pm - 3.30pm	Developing Fisheries Infrastructure: Awareness on NFDB and Fisheries Government Schemes, including FIDF, GAIS, Entrepreneur Models, PMMSY, PM-MKSSY… (An NFDB initative) The immediate need in and challenges for Fisheries Infrastructure

Sessions	Topic
Session 4 10:00am - 11:15am	IOT & AI in Fisheries & Aquaculture Operational efficiency, Research, Data collection and Analysis (Panel discussion) Drones in Fisheries
Session 5 11:15am - 1:00pm	- Enhancing Seafood Processing Techniques and Quality (Panel discussion) - Sustainable Fisheries and aquaculture (Technical presentations) Sustainable Marine Fisheries Innovations in Indian White shrimp Hatchery and Farming technology Integrated Farming systems Water and waste water treatment and management Present status of feed formulation in aqua culture in India and globally
Session 6 2:00pm - 3:30pm	Success stories Fish Marketing Shrimp Farming Women in Fisheries/Aquaculture
Closing remarks:	Creating awareness about the importance of Fisheries Sector as valuable contribution to the economy and employment creation. Need for skill development and education