Opening Keynote // The Scientific Case for Blue Food Innovation in a ‘One Health’ Era

27 May 2026
Main Stage
Main Stage
As health priorities reshape global food systems, blue foods must be positioned as a scalable solution for affordable, sustainable nutrition. This keynote will explore the scientific case for innovation across the sector, highlighting how evidence is shaping policy, business models, and investment decisions. It will demonstrate how translating research into real-world outcomes can connect science with practice. Ultimately, the session will reinforce the strategic importance of blue foods for health, growth and security and the need for continued innovation and investment to secure their future role.
Chairperson
Neil Hornby
Neil Hornby, CEO - CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES, AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE (DEFRA), UK