Aqua Nor 2021 – Preview
Best of both
worlds
We talked to some of the businesses set to be represented at Aqua Nor, in person or virtually
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qua Nor, one of the fish farming sector’s biggest and most influen�al trade shows, is back – in a new, hybrid format incorpora�ng both an in-person conference and exhibi�on and a virtual event with online presenta�ons and digital mee�ng spaces. The physical event takes place over 24-27 August, at the Spektrum conference venue in Trondheim, Norway; while the virtual format will allow a�endees to view presenta�ons and set up digital get-togethers both during and a�er the event. Fish Farmer spoke to some of the companies planning to be there, both digitally and in-person. Aquaculture technology supplier Ace Aquatec will be present both at the exhibi�on in Trondheim and in Aqua Nor’s digital space. As a compa-
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ny headquartered in the UK – which is s�ll restricted in terms of travel to Norway – many head office staff will not be able to make it in person this �me, but Ace will be well represented by its Norway-based staff. Preben Imset Matre, Regional Manager, Northern Europe with Ace Aquatec, says: “Over the past 18 months suppliers have learned how crucial the whole conference, expo tour is. Historically this is not where the bulk of sales are concluded, but it’s
Above: A selec�on of previous Aqua Nor shows Left: Preben Matre Opposite: Mike Spain; Trondheim
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