Over 60 industry professionals in Ecuador’s shrimp sector gathered in Guayaquil, Ecuador, on 16 April for a new edition of the SustainED conference to learn about the ways the industry is incorporating digital solutions and new technologies.
SustainED is a “lifelong learning program” led by the Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP) and the National Chamber of Aquaculture (CNA), according to a release by CNA. This year’s conference focused on applying new technology to enhance operational control and support better decision-making in shrimp production. That included presentations from Intelligon, EDISA, LarvIA, Biolan, and Solarteam across the multi-day conference.
“SustainED is driving this conversation because the industry’s sustainability also depends on its ability to maintain consistent results over time,” SSP Director Pamela Nath said. “This requires stronger operational management and the ability to anticipate risks, and digital solutions make this possible by providing greater visibility and enabling timely action.”
Presenters focused on topics such as tools and case studies on data integration, artificial intelligence, traceability, food safety, and renewable energy throughout different stages of the sector’s value chain. The event, titled “Digital Solutions in Aquaculture: Control, Efficiency, and Better Decision-Making in Shrimp Production,” featured both national and international experts.
“Ecuador, the world’s leading producer and exporter of shrimp, has demonstrated throughout its history a strong capacity to innovate and adapt to the sector’s challenges,” CNA Executive President José Antonio Camposano said. “Today, rather than focusing on increasing volume, the priority is on continuously improving the performance of our operations. With the support of new technologies, the industry has the opportunity to better understand its operations, make more informed decisions, and continue building trust through its results.”
