USSEC IAFFD Seminar & Workshop
Date: 3-4 Mayıs 2025
Location: Kempinski Hotel Muscat – Umman
The IAFFD Seminar & Workshop, organized in collaboration with the US Soybean Export Council (USSEC) and Wittaya Aqua, will take place on May 3-4, 2025 at the Kempinski Hotel Muscat, Oman.
The seminar will cover current developments in aquaculture nutrition and feed formulation. University of Guelph Professor Dr. Dominique P. Bureau and Wittaya Aqua Feed Formulation Specialist Dr. Flavia Damasceno will present presentations on topics such as nutrient optimization, evaluation of feed ingredients and alternative protein sources.
The two-day event will cover current challenges in aquaculture nutrition, use of feed formulation tools, new developments in protein and amino acid nutrition, and evaluation of feed ingredients in quality control laboratories.
This event offers an important opportunity for aquaculture feed producers, nutritionists, academics and industry professionals. Participants will be able to learn about the latest feeding techniques, make their production processes more efficient and closely follow innovations in the industry by interacting directly with international experts. In addition, they will have the opportunity to put their theoretical knowledge into practice thanks to the practical sections of the workshop.
At the end of the event, all participants will be given certificates of participation.
Meeting Program
Friday, May 2, 2025 | Arrival and Check-in
20:00 – Arrival Dinner – The Kitchen, Kempinski Hotel Muscat
Saturday, May 3, 2025 | Conference Hall
09:00 – 09:30 – Register – Muscat Ball Room
09:30 – 09:50 – Opening Speech
10:00 – 10:30 – Current Challenges in Aquaculture Nutrition
Dr. Dominique Bureau, University of Guelph, Wittaya Aqua Kurucu Ortağı ve CSO
10:30 – 11:15 – Introduction and Introduction to the Feed Formulation Tool
Dr. Flavia Damasceno, Yem Formülasyon Uzmanı, Wittaya Aqua
11:15 – 11:45 – Coffee Break & Group Photo
11:45 – 12:15 – Basic Feed Formulation Practices
Dr. Flavia Damasceno
12:15 – 13:15 – Protein and Amino Acid Nutrition: Highlights and Innovations
Dr. Dominique P. Bureau
13:15 – 13:30 – Q&A Session
13:30 – 14:30 – Lunch – The Kitchen, Kempinski Hotel Muscat
14:30 – 15:15 – [Topic to be determined]
15:15 – 16:00 – Analysis of Nutritional Value of Feed Raw Materials in Quality Control Laboratory
Dr. Flavia Damasceno
16:00 – 16:30 – Coffee Break
16:30 – 17:45 – Practical Feed Formulation Exercises
Dr. Dominique P. Bureau & Dr. Flavia Damasceno
17:45 – 18:00 – Review of the Day & Q&A
All Speakers & USSEC
20:00 – Dinner – The Kitchen, Kempinski Hotel Muscat
Sunday, May 4, 2025 | Conference Hall
09:00 – 09:10 – Opening Speech & Review of Day One
U.S. Soybean Export Council
09:10 – 10:00 – New Protein Sources: Where Are We and Where Are We Going?
Dr. Dominique P. Bureau
10:00 – 10:50 – [Topic to be determined]
10:50 – 11:00 – Q&A Session
11:00 – 11:30 – Coffee Break
11:30 – 13:00 – Feed Formulation Exercises (Continued)
Dr. Flavia Damasceno
13:00 – 14:30 – Lunch – The Kitchen, Kempinski Hotel Muscat
14:30 – 15:00 – [Topic to be determined]
15:00 – 16:00 – Group Feed Formulations Evaluation & Discussions
Dr. Dominique P. Bureau, Dr. Flavia Damasceno, Gamal El Naggar
16:00 – 16:30 – Coffee Break
16:30 – 17:00 – Q&A, Closing Commentary, Results & Survey
Wittaya Aqua International, U.S. Soybean Export Council
17:30 – 18:00 – Distribution of Participation Certificates
20:00 – Dinner – The Kitchen, Kempinski Hotel Muscat
