RASTECH 2023

Why attend?

RASTECH is an international conference and trade fair that serves owners and operators of Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) technology. Whether it’s raising fish juveniles, smolt or full harvest size, this event covers the latest developments, innovations, and research in land-based fish farming. Learn more from global RAS experts, such as operators, designers, engineers, contractors, consultants, researchers, and investors.

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Event schedule

RASTECH 2023 will bring together some of the biggest names in recirculating aquaculture, including Atlantic Sapphire, The Kingfish Company, AquaBounty Technologies, the Freshwater Institute, and more!

RASTECH 2023 is a capped event (limited to just 450 people). Registration priority goes to RAS operators (growers at fish farms and fish hatcheries), RAS contractors and seafood/RAS investors.

Industry suppliers (with the exception of RAS designers and contractors), registering to walk the event are encouraged not to register and will automatically be refunded should they do so.

Schedule

Trade Show

All RASTECH exhibitors and sponsors offer relevant products and services to the RAS sector. Meet and discuss your next RAS project with our exhibitors, who will be showcasing the latest in RAS project design, technology, equipment, feeds, genetics and more.

For RASTECH 2023 Exhibitor Booth reservations and Sponsorships, contact: Morgen Balch or Jeremy Thain

2023 Floor plan

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Should provincial guidelines not allow for social gatherings at the time of the event,
your registration can be transferred to our next event date or refunded.

Schedule

*Event schedule subject to change

April 20-21, 2023

RASTECH 2023 conference is made up of a three-track system – Business, Operation and Research – that will allow attendees to delve deeper into the many facets of the recirculating aquaculture industry. The Business track is geared towards those who are interested in learning more about what it takes to run a successful RAS business. The Operation track is about sharing technical knowledge used in a facility. The Research track brings together the latest studies that drive the industry’s innovation and development. The schedule below is updated regularly to help attendees make the most out of their conference experience.



April 22 – Day 3 – Evans Fish Farm Tour

Evans Fish Farm, established in 1998, is a 100-acre fish farm located in Pierson, Flo., about an hour and 40 minutes drive from downtown Orlando. The farm is one of the first complete sturgeon aquaculture operations in the United States. The farm raises four species of sturgeon for its caviar – Ossetra (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii), Sevruge (Acipenser stellatus), Siberian (Acipenser baerii) and Beluga (huso huso). The farm spawns each of these species and hand rear the young fish. The farm currently has 2ndand 3rd generation farm-raised sturgeon. They also farm tilapia and hybrid striped bass.

There are limited amount of seats for this tour. Ticket to the RAStech Conference must be purchased in order to purchase tickets the tour, as well.

Tour schedule:
  • 8:15 am – Bus departure from JW Marriott Grand Lakes
  • 10 am – Arrival at Evans Fish Farm
  • 12 noon – Sit-down for lunch provided by Evans Fish Farm with an optional caviar tasting
  • 2 pm – Bus pickup to go back to hotel
  • 3:45 pm – Estimated arrival at the hotel

Venue

JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes, Florida

Address:
4040 Central Florida Pkwy,
Orlando, FL 32837,
United States

Phone: +1 407-206-2300

Accommodations

(Click here) to receive RAStech Group Rate of $299 USD / night 

*Group rate guaranteed for April 19th and 20th only

If you have any issues, please call 1-888-236-2427

Sponsors

Founding Sponsor
Supporting Partners
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Breakfast Sponsor
Lunch Sponsor
Cocktail Reception Sponsor
Farm Tour Sponsorship
Show Guide Sponsor
Swag Bag Sponsor
Lanyard Sponsor
Wifi Sponsor
Charging Station Sponsor
Media Partners