Business trip report, Turkey, Stejskal

Business Visit to MAT-KULING and Future Fish Asia Exhibition & Conference (Izmir, Turkey October 9th – 13th, 2024)

The purpose of this business trip was to visit Future fish Asia exhibition and conference and MAT-KULING factory, a leading equipment manufacturer for Recirculating Aquaculture Systems. Visit aimed to strengthen relationships, explore opportunities, and attend seminars and presentations focused on the future of RAS technology.

The seminar sessions were highly informative, covering topics such as:

• Growth Potential for RAS in the US presented by Edward Aneshansley (Eda-Aquatic Design Services).
• Innovative Technology Development at Nofima Norway focusing on CO2 degassing and electrical biofiltration, presented by Kevin Torben Stiller (Nofima).
• Combining RAS with Outdoor Pond Fish Culture: Advantages and Risks, where I had the opportunity to present the ongoing research.
• Closing the Knowledge Gap in the RAS Industry by Jonas Junker  (Bengtsen, Founder, IfAqua ApS)
• BalticWaters Fish Lab: A New Cold Water Fish Laboratory by Konrad Stralka (BalticWaters)
• Improvements in Fish Production with MAT-KULING Products by Simon Durejka (Swiss Lachs).

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Vít Profant, Team Leader at MAT-KULING AS in Bodø, Nordland, Norway, for kindly inviting and hosting me during this event.