ADELAIDE has won the rights to host the World Fisheries Congress in 2020, following a joint Australia-New Zealand bid.
More than 1,500 delegates are expected to attend the congress which will be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre.
Adelaide Convention Bureau CEO, Damien Kitto, said: “The sciences, innovation and sustainable practices employed by the Australian fishing industry have led to it being recognised globally.
“We are thrilled via this win to be able to showcase South Australia’s industry and our enviably clean environment on which it is built.”
According to South Australian minister for agriculture, food and fisheries, Leon Bignell, the seafood industry is a “vital part” of the state’s economy, generating revenue of AU$876 million (US$670 million) in 2014/2015.
Bignell said: “The congress will provide a significant opportunity to promote our South Australian seafood industry and demonstrate the sustainability of our fisheries to the broader community.”
Held every four years, the WFC aims to advance and promote international developments and cooperation in fisheries science, conservation and management.
The last time Australia hosted this congress was in Brisbane in 1996.
