54th WEFTA Conference, 12th-16th October 2026, Reykjavík, Iceland
Every year at the conference dinner, the WEFTA award is presented. An annual award will be given to a WEFTA scientist who has contributed significantly and outstanding to the fields of seafood processing, seafood product development, seafood analytical methods, seafood safety, applied seafood science, seafood technology, seafood nutrition, aquaculture or consumer studies related to seafood.
The WEFTA award will be presented at the conference Gala Dinner on Wednesday 14th October 2026 by the chairperson of the Award Committee. The WEFTA award selection committee 2026 consist of the following previous award winners:
- Johan Robbens (ILVO)
- Mercedes Careche (CSIC-ICTAN, Spain)
- John Fagan (BIM, Ireland)
- Narcisa M Bandarra (IPMA, Portugal)
- Grethe Hyldig (DTU, Denmark)
The nomination period is now open and that the submission deadline is October 7th.