Keynote Speakers

Theme 1: Sustainable Ecosystem Conservation to achieve SDG 14

T1.1: Freshwater Ecosystems and Biodiversity

1. Dr A. Biju Kumar, Professor & Head, Department of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries, University of Kerala

2. Dr Rajeev Raghavan, Assistant Professor, KUFOS & South Asia Chair IUCN -Freshwater Fish Specialist Group

3. Dr J. A. Johnson, Scientist - F, Head, Department of Habitat Ecology

T1.2: Coastal and Marine Biodiversity

1. Dr Ajith Kumar T.T., Principal Scientist & Head, ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources

2. Dr Sandhya Sukumaran, Principal Scientist, CMFRI

3. Dr Parvathy A., Professor & Head, Department of Biotechnology, School of Marine Sciences, CUSAT

T1.3: Advancements in Assessing, Modelling & Evaluating Aquatic Ecosystems & Services

1. Dr Pierre-Yves Le Traon, Scientific Director, Mercator Ocean International 

2. Dr Wouter De Vriese, Scientific Director of the Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ)

Theme 2: Innovative Technologies in Production, Monitoring and Management of Aquatic Resources

1. Dr Madhu V. R., Principal Scientist, ICAR-CIFT

2. Dr David Schorr, Economist at the University of New Hampshire, USA [or a Speaker from Kerala Block Chain Academy]

3. David Kroodsma, Director. GFW

Theme 3: Climate Change - Challenges & Opportunities

T3.1: Fish as a Climate-sensitive commodity

1. Dr Cherdsak Virapat. Director General (DG), CIRDAP, Bangladesh

2. Dr Vinod K., Principal Scientist & Head, Mandapam Research Centre, ICAR-CMFRI

3. Dr Shivkumar Magada, Professor, Aquatic Biology KVAFSU, Bidar, Karnataka

T3.2: Strategies for Resilience: Innovations and Interventions for Sustainable Production

1. Dr Leela Edwin, Former Principal Scientist, and Head, Fishing Technology Department

2. Dr Grinson George, Principal Scientist & Head, MBEMD, ICAR-CMFRI

3. Dr Roxy Mathew Koll, Scientist F, Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology ( IITM), Pune

Theme 4: Future-Ready Aquaculture

T4.1: Aquaculture towards sustainable intensification

1. Dr Krishna R Salin, Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources Management, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand

2. Dr Zonno Vincenzo, University of Salento, Italy

3. Dr Imelda Joseph, Principal Scientist, ICAR-CMFRI

4. Dr Le Viet Dung, Head of Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Fisheries, Vietnam National University of Agriculture

T4.2: Nutrition & Biotechnology for sustainable and profitable aquatic production

1. Dr Antonio Garza, Secretary, Fisheries and Aquaculture, State of Tamaulipas, Mexico

2. Dr Mukunda Goswami, Fish Genetics & Biotechnology Division at Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE)

3. Dr Divya P. R., Principal Scientist, NBFGR

4. Dr Debajit Sharma, Principal Scientist, Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Bhimtal.

T4.3: Preventive healthcare in Aquaculture: Significance and Strategies

1. Dr Rajendran K. V., Professor, Department of Zoology, Central University of Kerala

2. Ibnu Sahidhir, National Research and Innovation Agency, Republic of Indonesia

3. Dr Devika Pillai Director of Research KUFOS

4. Dr Dileep Vasudevan, Senior Scientist, RGCB

Theme 5: Post-Harvest Innovations & Global Seafood Trade Aligned with SDG 12

T5.1: Safe and sustainable post-harvest practices for Aquatic food resources

1. Prof. Indrani

2. Dr Bindu J. Head and Prinipal Scientist, ICAR-CIFT

3. Niladri S Chatterji, Senior Scientist CIFT

T5.2: Towards circularity in fishery waste management

1. Dr Jeyashakila R., Controller of Examinations TNJFU

2. Dr Binsi P.K., Senior Scientist, ICAR-CIFT, Cochin

3. Dr Radhika Rajasree S. R. Professor and Head FPT, KUFOS

T5.3: Value addition & Expanding the Global Seafood Trade

1. Dr C. O, Mohan, Senior Scientist ICAR CIFT

2. Dr Karthikeyan M., Director, MPEDA

3. Dr Susheela Mathew Principal Scientist CIFT

4. Dr Shine Kumar, Director, NIFPHATT

Theme 6: Social and Cultural Dimensions of Fisheries

T6.1: Socio-Economic Impacts and Opportunities in Fisheries

1. Dr A. Gopalakrishnan, Director, ICAR-CMFRI

2. Dr Suresh A Principal Scientist CIFT

3. Dr Ramachandran C., Principal Scientist, ICAR-CMFRI

T6.2: Gender Dynamics and Equity in the Fisheries Sector

1. Dr. Swathilakshmi

2. Dr. Neela kanta Misra

3. Dr. Vipinkumar V. P., Principal Scientist, ICAR-CMFRI

4. Dr Holly Hapke, Director of Research Development, School of Social Sciences, University of California

Theme 7: Strengthening Fisheries Governance and Policies

T7.1: Institutional Frameworks and Collaborative Approaches in Fisheries Governance

1. Dr Krishnan P., Director, BOBP-IGO

2. Adv. Syam Kumar V. M., Maritime Lawyer

3. Dr M.K. Sajeevan

T7.2: Policy Innovations and Implementation Challenges in Fisheries and Aquaculture

1. Dr V. Kripa, Member Secretary, Coastal Aquaculture Authority

2. Prof Jacob Joseph, Director, Centre for Law and Agriculture

3. Adv. Joy Thattil