Aqua North East Expo 2026 to Accelerate Aquaculture Innovation and Investment in India’s Northeast

Building on the success of the Aqua North East Summit 2025, the inaugural edition of Aqua North East Expo 2026 is set to take place from 17–19 September 2026 at the Maniram Dewan Trade Centre. The expo aims to emerge as a dedicated platform driving growth, innovation, and collaboration within the aquaculture sector in Northeast India.

Designed as a comprehensive industry marketplace, the expo will bring together companies, technology providers, startups, government bodies, and key stakeholders to tap into the region’s growing potential. With high fish consumption and increasing developmental focus, Northeast India is rapidly positioning itself as a significant aquaculture hub, and the event seeks to connect it with national and global ecosystems.

The initiative is supported by organisations such as the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) and the Bengal Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCC&I), along with active participation from fisheries departments across Northeastern states.

The expo is being organised by Aqua Doctor Solutions Pvt Ltd, led by Dr. Debtanu Barman, in association with Fishery.News, founded by Induvardhan Reddy Putana.

Spanning three days, the event will feature specialised segments including an Ornamental Aquaculture Pavilion, a Startup & Innovation Pavilion, and an Industry Conference & Knowledge Summit—creating a dynamic mix of exhibitions, expert discussions, and networking opportunities.

The announcement follows the strong momentum generated by the Aqua North East Summit 2025, which convened policymakers, researchers, industry leaders, technology providers, startups, cooperatives, Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), and progressive farmers from across the region.

Key discussions at the summit addressed critical challenges such as productivity gaps, limited adoption of scientific practices, weak market linkages, value chain inefficiencies, and climate-related risks. Focus areas included species diversification, cold-chain infrastructure, adoption of AI and IoT in aquaculture, sustainability practices, and financial inclusion through schemes like the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).

With the Northeast endowed with abundant water resources and a rapidly expanding market, stakeholders highlighted the need for technology-driven approaches, stronger coordination, and increased investment to unlock the full potential of the aquaculture sector.