IFT Expo 2025 - Conference

IFT Expo Conference - Agenda

Timing	Sessions	Topic
11:00am – 12:00	Opening Session	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
12:00 – 1:15pm	Session 2	Export Readiness: Standards, Certifications, and Compliance Cold Storage, Quality preservation and logistics management (Panel Discussion)
2:15pm - 3.30pm	Session 3	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

Timing	Sessions	Topic
10:00am - 11:15am	Session 4	IOT & AI in Fisheries & Aquaculture Operational efficiency, Research, Data collection and Analysis (Panel discussion) Drones in Fisheries
11:15am - 1:00pm	Session 5	- 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
2:00pm - 3:30pm	Session 6	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