Kochi to Host 7th India International Seaweed Expo & Summit in January 2026
Kochi is set to welcome one of the world’s largest gatherings of the seaweed industry as it hosts the 7th India International Seaweed Expo and Summit on January 29 and 30, 2026. The event reflects India’s rising focus on the blue economy and emerging opportunities in the marine algae sector.
Delegates from Brazil, Sri Lanka, the Netherlands and Sweden will participate in the summit. Researchers, industry associations and government bodies will engage through discussions, exhibitions and collaborations, making Kochi a global hub for seaweed networking and innovation.
The summit is being jointly organised by:
The combined expertise of these institutions in marine biotechnology, aquaculture and industrial innovation emphasises the scientific relevance of this event.
Key sessions at the expo will spotlight:
The summit arrives at a time when India’s coastal regions, especially the south and west, are expanding seaweed cultivation. Global insights shared here will support growth in this emerging sector.
With increasing global demand for seaweed-based nutrition, packaging, healthcare products and fertilizers, India aims to boost domestic capacity and invite large-scale investment. Hosting this expo positions Kochi as a hub for marine innovation, research collaboration and industry leadership in the blue economy landscape.
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