The two-day event, held August 21 to 22, marked the seventh TARS dedicated to shrimp farming and its largest edition to date. Participants discussed how Asian producers can navigate low prices, rising costs and disease pressures, while learning from Ecuador’s integrated business model. The programme featured 10 sessions with 52 international and regional speakers, panellists and industry players who shared trends and insights. Market dynamics and industry modelsThe programme started with an assessment on state of the global shrimp supply and demand. Ecuador as a model, not a rivalEcuador’s shrimp industry has built competitiveness through professionalism, investment and brand development, showing that sustainable growth is achievable with scale, innovation, and integration.