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SUMMARY:The UK Seaweed Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:About this event\nSeaweed Scotland’s annual conference returns to Oban, co-organised this year with the UK Seaweed Network. It brings together the UK’s seaweed farmers, processors, researchers, policymakers and entrepreneurs. The 2026 theme, “History, Culture and Development”, looks at the sector’s historical relationship with seaweed across the wider landscape, its cultural significance, and the current development of the industry. The programme runs two full days of sessions, panels and pitches, and includes workshops for the first time.\nOrganiser: Seaweed Scotland, UK Seaweed Network\nWhat to expect\n\nKeynotes from Prannie Rhatigan, founder of the Irish Seaweed Kitchen, and Jean-Pierre Brien, Vice-President, Resource Management, Acadian\nDiscussions on the history and culture of seaweed in the UK\nSessions on fermentation, heavy metals and scaling biomaterials\nInteractive workshops, including seaweed inks and tastings\nSeaweed Scotland’s innovation competition, with finalists pitching for up to £17,000, sponsored by the MustardSeed Trust\nWelcome reception at the Oban Distillery\nNetworking breakfast hosted by Women in Scottish Aquaculture on 19 November, open to all delegates\n\nDate and time\n18 to 19 November 2026\nLocation and format\nIn person, Corran Halls, Oban, Scotland, UK.\nCost\nPaid; member discount available (prices not stated).\nRegistration\nRegister ( https://www.ssia.scot/event-details-registration/conference-2026 )\n
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CATEGORIES:Conference,Ocean, Coastal & Polar,Workshop
LOCATION:Corran Halls, Oban, Scotland, UK
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