US vaccine roll-out paves the way for Aquaculture America
Aquaculture America 2021, which was rescheduled to be held August 11-14, 2021 will go forward on these dates with an in-person conference and trade show, organisers have confirmed. The event will be held at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter, San Antonio, Texas.
As of Saturday, more than 43% of the 331 million people living in the United States had received at least one dose of vaccine against Covid-19, and that has given organisers confidence that the event will be able to proceed.
“We have considered the Covid-19 situation and we feel that with vaccination progress and the measured return of in-person gatherings, we can go forward with Aquaculture America 2021,” they said in a press release.
Face-to-face meetings
“Specific measures related to Covid safety protocols at Aquaculture America 2021 will be announced at a later date to reflect the most current guidance.
“We have received overwhelming interest from attendees and exhibitors asking us to hold this meeting in-person as many are eager for a return to face-to-face meetings.”
The event is being organised by the US Aquaculture Society, the National Aquaculture Association and the Aquaculture Suppliers’ Association.
Student awards
Those wishing to take part or attend the conference and / or trade show are asked to submit their abstracts, register, or sign up for a trade show booth at the Aquaculture America 2021 website.
The Student Abstract Award eligibility deadline has been extended to June 1. Students must be current World Aquaculture Society and USAS chapter members at the time of submission to be eligible for abstract, video, and application-based awards.
