Seaweed in Action – Delivering Economic, Cultural and Environmental Impact in our Growing Bioeconomy

After several successful years in Nelson, the ANZSA Seaweed Summit is heading north to Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) for 2026. As our sector grows, so too does our ambition to connect across Aotearoa, so think of this as the beginning of a north–south rotation, bringing the conversation to where innovation, investment and impact are happening.

Join us on 5 October 2026 at the iconic New Zealand Maritime Museum, right on Auckland’s waterfront, for a full day of insight, connection and momentum-building across the seaweed sector. We’ll be in the Maritime room – enter via Princess Wharf.

Time: 8:00am – 5:00pm

About the Summit

This year’s theme, “Seaweed in Action”, reflects a step-change for our industry, from emerging potential to real-world delivery.  Expect the 2026 ANZSA Summit to showcase:

• Economic growth through new products, markets and value chains
• Cultural connection through partnership, mātauranga Māori, and community-led initiatives
• Environmental outcomes including climate resilience, regenerative practices and ocean health

It will bring our community together, from across Aotearoa and Australia to hear the latest scale up stories and commercial break throughs, present global market insights, address policy and regulatory updates and present the latest science.

Sponsors

We can’t put on these events without the generous support of sponsors, and we are extremely grateful to our sponsors – BNZ has come on as a Gold Sponsor, Marine Bioproducts CRC as a silver sponsor and Kernohan Engineering as a Bronze sponsor.  Our thanks to Auckland council for their additional support this year, as part of tech Auckland’s growing commitment to foster innovation and strengthen growth across the tech sector.

We still have a few options available including Silver and Bronze sponsorships and trade tables available. We also welcome product donations.
Please click below to express your interest in sponsorship!

Our 2026 programme will be confirmed shortly

Join Us!

The ANZSA Seaweed Summit continues to grow alongside the industry it represents. What began as a niche gathering has evolved into a key event on the blue economy calendar, bringing together researchers, innovators, policymakers and commercial leaders.
In 2026, the focus is clear: delivery, impact and scale.
Be part of the conversation, and the action, as we shape the future of the seaweed sector in Aotearoa and beyond.