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18/11/26 - 19/11/26
Oban, Scotland
Conference 2026
About the Conference
History, Culture, and Development
The SSIA Conference 2026 brings together global experts to foster cooperation across the entire seaweed value chain - from sustainable harvesting to innovative applications in food, pharmaceuticals, and animal feed.
This year's theme, "Cooperation and Collaboration," emphasizes the power of collaboration in addressing the challenges and opportunities in marine biomass utilisation.
Corran Halls, Oban
18 - 19 November
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Seaweed Innovation Challenge
Pioneering Solutions for the Seaweed Sector
The Seaweed Innovation Challenge invites entrepreneurs, researchers, and startups to present groundbreaking ideas that advance sustainable seaweed utilization and marine ecosystem collaboration.
Up to £17,000 for winning innovation(s)
Can be used as match funding for a larger project
Application deadline: August 30th 2026
Judging panel of innovation experts to decide the winner
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REMEMBER: Members need to have paid 26/27 membership
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Conference Dinner
An Evening of Seafood and Seaweed
Our annual dinner is once again hosted at the Waterfront Fishouse, a local spot renound for its fresh seafood and good quality cuisine.
Waterfront Fishouse, 1 Railway Pier, Oban PA34 4LW
18 November 7 - 11pm
What have people said about our conference?
Conversations flowed from walking through the door and didn't stop till I walked out. Plenty of time for networking and also putting the world to rights in the workshop sessions that I attended.
​The food was lovely and it was great to see seaweed featured in the menu in such a creative way.
​Loved the networking breaks, and thought it was just the right amount of time across the two days to speak to as many people as possible. Obviously the lunches were great too.
There were interesting talks, the schedule gave time to have those important impromptu chats, and there were friendly participants
Really enjoyed the speakers listed - a great mix of academics and industry.
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