The UK Seaweed Conference 2026
About this event
Seaweed 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.
Organiser: Seaweed Scotland, UK Seaweed Network
What to expect
- Keynotes from Prannie Rhatigan, founder of the Irish Seaweed Kitchen, and Jean-Pierre Brien, Vice-President, Resource Management, Acadian
- Discussions on the history and culture of seaweed in the UK
- Sessions on fermentation, heavy metals and scaling biomaterials
- Interactive workshops, including seaweed inks and tastings
- Seaweed Scotland’s innovation competition, with finalists pitching for up to £17,000, sponsored by the MustardSeed Trust
- Welcome reception at the Oban Distillery
- Networking breakfast hosted by Women in Scottish Aquaculture on 19 November, open to all delegates
Date and time
18 to 19 November 2026
Location and format
In person, Corran Halls, Oban, Scotland, UK.
Cost
Paid; member discount available (prices not stated).
Registration