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AQUACULTURE
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BALI 2025
May 21st - 22nd, 2025
INTERCONTINENTAL BALI RESORT
Bali, Indonesia
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Ronnie Tan serves as the Regional Aquaculture Consultant – Southeast Asia for the U.S. Grains Council, a non-profit organization that promotes the use of U.S. barley, corn, sorghum and related products worldwide. In this capacity, Tan assists in the Council’s market development work related to aquaculture, including activity planning, coordination and implementation.
Prior to the Council, Tan worked as the vice president for Blue Archipelago, the largest integrated shrimp enterprise in Malaysia. In this capacity, he was responsible for the downstream operations and corporate strategy. Tan also previously served as the non-executive director for Regal Springs Group, the largest integrated tilapia company in the world, where he was a board member and held a supervisory role of the Indonesian legal entity.
Tan earned a degree in environmental biology from King’s College, University of London, UK and a master’s degree in aquaculture from the University of Stirling, Scotland.
Beter known to everyone as Chingling, Lourdes Roxas Tanco is Managing Director, President and Major shareholder of Mida Trade Ventures International Inc. and Mida Food Distributors, Inc. Mida Trade Ventures International Inc is a marketing and brokerage company specializing in seafood and other food-related businesses to represent major importers and end-users’ source or sell products to the Far East. Mida Trade represents 5 of the top 10 shrimp exporters on the USA and handles over 10 million dollars of shrimp purchases per month. Mida Food on the other hand focuses on the importation and distribution of frozen seafood to over 1000 hotels and restaurants in the Philippines. Chingling’s experience in the food industry includes her work as Managing Director of Berdex Philippines, and of PT AgraKon Permata Nusantram a joint venture between Berdex and a private Indonesian businessman. She was also Resident Country Director for ConAgra Indonesia. Today, Chingling is recognized as one of the respected experts and leaders in the seafood industry.
Co-Founder and Director of a new aquaculture venture - FUTUREFISH - a start up and forward thinking company dedicated to sustainable aquaculture innovation and investment. Former Director of WorldFish and CGIAR Research Program on Fish, this new company builds on many years of work in the research and innovation space, but now taking that next big step on the pathway to impact - bringing science, innovations and investment together to support innovative new start-ups and businesses that will accelerate our progress towards a more sustainable future. The focus is very much Asia and Africa where the benefits of truly sustainable aquaculture will be substantial - in improved lives, healthier and sustainable diets, and a better and more climate resilient
With over four decades of dedicated expertise, Regis Bador has significantly shaped tropical shrimp farming across five continents. As the founder and CEO of Innov’Aquaculture, he brings a wealth of knowledge from his initial research at the French public R&D institute IFREMER to scaling operations in the private sector. Regis's career is distinguished by his commitment to integrating innovative products and technologies that enhance the efficiency and reliability of shrimp farming. His work emphasizes sustainability, respecting people, animals, and our environment. A firm believer in the power of quality data to drive decision-making, Regis has also been a pioneer in advocating for the adept use of AI to ease and improve the daily lives of shrimp farmers.
Dr Krishna R. Salin is the Chair of the Aquaculture Program at Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand. With over 27 years of active academic and industry experience, he currently serves as the President of the World Aquaculture Society Asian-Pacific Chapter (WAS-APC), and Honorary Director of NEDAC, an intergovernmental Network for the Development of Agricultural Cooperatives in Asia and the Pacific, based in Bangkok. Dr. Salin is also a Visiting Professor at Shanghai Ocean University in China and an Associate Editor for the Elsevier journal, Aquaculture Reports. His research focuses on cleaner aquaculture production systems, and hatchery and grow-out of fish, shrimp, and freshwater prawns. He has mentored numerous students and entrepreneurs who lead aquaculture research and business in Bangladesh, China, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam among others. He also offers customized training programs and consulting services to governments, researchers, and businesses worldwide, based on the AIT's Sustainable Asian Aquaculture platform. He brings his rich industry experience and insights into tropical aquaculture production systems and markets for the success of SAC 2024.
Lie Ce Yung is currently the Division Head of Shrimp Commodity at PT Centralpertiwi Bahari, bringing 16 years of Export Sales Market experience across Japanese, American, and European markets. With a strong background in cultivating and maintaining client relationships, Lie excels in forging strategic partnerships that drive business growth. Specializing in export sales, market expansion, business development, and client relationship management, Lie navigates the complexities of shrimp commerce globally.
With a Master's degree in Biology and an Engineering diploma in Agriculture and Aquaculture, Maxime Hugonin brings over a decade of diverse experiences. From Canadian salmon farms to Asian shrimps ponds, Maxime has honed his expertise across continents : Americas, Africa, Europe. After five first years in Asia as technical and marketing Aquaculture manager for Virbac, he joined MiXscience, an Avril group’s company, in 2018 as Aquaculture product manager and business developer. Currently, as General Manager of Mixscience Asia, he is in charge of the aquaculture business development in Asia with a focus on alternative solutions. Thanks to his background Maxime combines technical knowledges with strategic insight to drive the industry growth through sustainable farming practices and innovative solutions.
Chiow Yen Liew is currently the Regional Marketing Manager for Aqua in Greater APAC , where she leads and drive the development of performance solutions for DSM aqua nutrition. Key focus area include life time performance through optimum nutrition and gut health, mycotoxin risk management, digestibility, reducing reliance on marine resources and antimicrobial use. Together with the team, she works to deliver innovative performance solutions to support product quality, extended shelf life, consistent colour and optimal nutritional values. Key works includes providing innovative solutions to reduce environmental footprints of phosphorus and nitrogen, improve water quality for sustainable aquaculture production and making efficient use of natural resources through the use of enzymes.
For almost 20 years, Kamaru Budianto has been working closely with many globally renowned water treatment equipment manufacturers all over the world to bring advanced, proven, durable and cost-effective water solutions to countless Indonesian business and home owners. Unlimited access to manufacturing partner water experts and engineers allows Budianto to gain vast knowledge and deep understanding how aquaculture water conditions can be revolutionarily improved via proper water purification cost effective DO enhancement, and artificial intelligence water monitoring.
Daranee Seguin is a skilled professional with over 16 years of experience in aquaculture feeding and nutrition. Her work has primarily focused on developing nutritionally complete, functionally beneficial, environmentally sustainable, cost-effective diets for various warmwater species, such as shrimp, pangasius, tilapia, and marine finfish. Through her collaborative approach, Daranee has provided essential technical support and insights to key aquafeed producers and aqua farmers across the region.
Keone Dodd, the Technical Director at AQ1 Systems, brings a decade of hands-on experience in Aquaculture Management. Her expertise spans from nurseries to grow-out facilities, where she adeptly integrates cutting-edge technologies to enhance productivity and advocates for responsible methods that benefit both the industry and the environment. Keone’s central goal is to bridge scientific knowledge with practical solutions.
Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Science with a Major in Aquaculture from the University of Melbourne and a Graduate Diploma in Language from the same institution. Raised in a family of marine biologists and aquaculture technology pioneers, Keone draws inspiration from their legacy of innovation and commitment to Sustainable Aquaculture practices.
Since 2015, Keone has been a part of the AQ1 Systems team, collaborating with customers globally. Her primary focus lies in developing feeding strategies and implementing advanced feeding algorithms for commercial shrimp farming. Additionally, she dedicates her efforts to upskilling farms in the effective implementation of sonic feeding technology, aiming to help farms find the best solutions to meet their production goals. Keone led research on feed management using new feeding technologies and explored the impact of point source feeding on water quality. During her three-year leadership with the Latin American AQ1 team, Keone played a pivotal role in introducing innovative sonic feeding technology. Her expertise helped farmers in the region successfully adapt to this new technology, resulting in improvements in feed efficiency, growth rates, and shrimp health.
Beyond work, Keone cherishes quality time with her young family and enjoys travel and water sports.
Dr. Melony Sellars brings over 25 years of experience in Aquaculture to her role as CEO and Managing Director of Genics. With a deep understanding of shrimp farming cultivated during her time at CSIRO for two decades, Dr. Sellars has become a pioneer in applying novel biotech solutions to the farming industry. Her expertise spans genetics, breeding programs, and pathogen management, making her a valuable asset to the agricultural community. Throughout her career, Dr. Sellars has been driven by a passion for understanding the intricate life cycles of animals used in food production. This curiosity has led her to develop innovative biotech solutions tailored to meet the needs of commercial farming operations. Notably, her contributions include groundbreaking products like Shrimp MultiPath and Shrimp ID, which have revolutionized pathogen management and breeding programs in the shrimp industry. As a visionary leader, Dr. Sellars continues to drive Genics forward, delivering cutting-edge technology and unparalleled expertise to farmers and stakeholders in the aquaculture sector. Her commitment to sustainable practices and advancements in animal health underscores her dedication to shaping the future of aquaculture and agriculture.
