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Event overview
Overview
Aqua Nor 2027 is the world's largest exhibition for aquaculture technology, taking place from August 24 to 26, 2027, in Trondheim, Norway.
This event brings together key players from the global aquaculture industry, showcasing innovations in technology and practices.
Aqua Nor Trondheim 2027 takes place in Trondheim, Norway.
TL;DR
- 1Dates and Venue: Aqua Nor 2027 runs from August 24 to 26, 2027, at Trondheim Spektrum, Trondheim, Norway.
- 2Scale and Focus: Recognized as the world's largest aquaculture technology exhibition, Aqua Nor attracts 700 exhibitors and 25,000 visitors from over 80 countries.
- 3Organiser: The event is organized by The Nor-Fishing Foundation, dedicated to advancing the marine sector through exhibitions and initiatives.
- 4Buyer Authority: Key stakeholders from the aquaculture industry, including fish farmers, policymakers, and technology suppliers, attend Aqua Nor.
- 5Entry / Access: Registration is open for exhibitors and visitors, with various accommodation options available in Trondheim.
Why visit
Visitors to Aqua Nor can expect to engage with the latest advancements in aquaculture technology, network with industry leaders, and participate in a comprehensive professional programme. The event offers unique opportunities for learning and collaboration, making it essential for anyone involved in the aquaculture sector.
Why exhibit
Exhibiting at Aqua Nor provides companies with unparalleled visibility among key decision-makers in the aquaculture industry. Scale and Focus: Recognized as the world's largest aquaculture technology exhibition, Aqua Nor attracts 700 exhibitors and 25,000 visitors from over 80 countries. Buyer Authority: Key stakeholders from the aquaculture industry, including fish farmers, policymakers, and technology suppliers, attend Aqua Nor. Entry / Access: Registration is open.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Aquaculture professionals and fish farmers seeking the latest technology and solutions.
Policymakers and government representatives involved in marine and fisheries management.
Researchers and academics focused on aquaculture and marine technology.
Suppliers of equipment and services for the aquaculture industry.
Investors looking for opportunities in the aquaculture sector.
Students and young professionals interested in careers in aquaculture.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Companies specializing in aquaculture technology and equipment.
Service providers for fish farming operations.
Suppliers of feed and nutrition products for aquaculture.
Manufacturers of marine vessels and floating installations.
Consultants and experts in aquaculture management.
Research institutions and universities focused on marine sciences.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Aquaculture technology and equipment for fish farming.
Feed and nutrition solutions for aquaculture.
Marine vessels and floating installations for aquaculture.
Water quality management systems and solutions.
Innovative solutions for fish health and welfare.
Sustainable practices and technologies in aquaculture.
Location & Facilities
Venue
Trondheim Spektrum
Klostergata 90, 7030 Trondheim, Norway
Facilities
Parking
Trondheim Trondheim (Norway) in Trondheim typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: Trondheim Trondheim (Norway) in Trondheim typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Trondheim Trondheim (Norway) for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Entry & tickets
Event days & opening times
DayOpening hours
Event daysOfficial show dates August 24–26, 2027
Event daysconfirm daily opening hours on the organiser registration page
Intelligence
Market context
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Trondheim, Norway
Why it matters
Attending Aqua Nor Trondheim 2027 on 2027-08-24 to 2027-08-26 in Trondheim lets buyers and specifiers benchmark suppliers, see live demonstrations, and compress months of vendor meetings into one focused trade visit — worthwhile when your category roadmap aligns with the official exhibitor profile.
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Travel & logistics
Local currency · NOK
Hotel tiers
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Budget
Central Trondheim / near rail and bus linksUSD 95–140 / night
Simple city-centre rooms; prices rise during Aqua Nor. Confirm rates and cancellation terms before travel.
Mid-range
Central Trondheim / Bakklandet / SolsidenUSD 150–210 / night
Good transport access and walkable to Trondheim Spektrum. Book early for late-August dates.
Premium
Central Trondheim waterfront and historic districtUSD 230–330 / night
Larger rooms and full-service amenities. Availability is tight during major trade shows; confirm before travel.
Local transport
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
Airport train (Flytoget/Vy)
Estimated costNOK 120–200
Best forTrondheim Airport, Vaernes (TRD) to Trondheim city centre
Airport bus
Estimated costNOK 65–150
Best forTrondheim Airport, Vaernes (TRD) to Trondheim city centre
Taxi / rideshare
Estimated costNOK 400–800
Best forTrondheim Airport, Vaernes (TRD) to Trondheim city centre / Trondheim Spektrum
City bus / tram (AtB)
Estimated costNOK 40–70 per single journey
Best forCentral Trondheim to Trondheim Spektrum area
Walking / cycling
Estimated costNOK 0 (walking); bike-share and rental pricing varies
Best forCentral Trondheim hotels to Trondheim Spektrum
Taxi / rideshare
Estimated costNOK 300–700 (local transfers); long-distance rail/air options are separate — confirm before travel
Best forOslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) to Trondheim city centre / Trondheim Spektrum
Weather
August in Trondheim: summer conditions; average temperature and rainfall figures are available on Weather Spark, Weather Atlas, Time and Date and weather-and-climate.com - specific figures were not captured in the snippets.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Confirm mobile roaming or local SIM options for business visitors to Norway.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Currency and payments
Norway uses the Norwegian krone (NOK, ISO 4217). The country is largely cashless, and cards are accepted almost everywhere, so confirm your card works and carry a backup payment method.
Language
Norwegian (Bokmaal) is the main language, and English is widely spoken in business settings, so exhibitor and visitor meetings at Aqua Nor are usually conducted in English.
Time zone
Trondheim observes Central European Time; in late August it is on Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2), with long daylight hours.
Weather and what to wear
Late August in Trondheim is late summer and changeable, with mild temperatures and a real chance of rain. Plan layered clothing and a waterproof outer layer for both the venue and city travel.
Tipping
Service charges are typically included in bills. Rounding up or leaving a small tip for good service is common but not obligatory.
Business etiquette
Norwegian business culture tends to be informal and flat, with punctuality valued. Address counterparts by first name and keep meetings focused and prepared.
Alcohol
Alcohol sales are restricted and relatively expensive; beer and wine can be bought in shops within limited hours, while stronger drinks are sold through the state Vinmonopolet outlets.
Getting around the city
Trondheim is compact and walkable in the centre, with bus and tram services for longer trips. The venue district is close to central hotels, so walking is often the simplest option.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
Compare flights to the nearest international gateway serving Trondheim; confirm ground transport on the organiser site.
Transport
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Use the nearest international airport serving Trondheim; Metro, train or taxi links are typically available to the venue district.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Trondheim Spektrum: Central Trondheim / near rail and bus links: Central Trondheim / near rail and bus links; Central Trondheim / Bakklandet / Solsiden: Central Trondheim / Bakklandet / Solsiden; Central Trondheim waterfront and historic district: Central Trondheim waterfront and historic district.
Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Trondheim; confirm local availability before travel.
Public transit: Trondheim Airport (TRD, Værnes) connects to the city by train and bus; Rome2rio lists bus fares from kr 65 (single journey). See trondheimairport.com and visittrondheim.no for route and timetable details.
Parking: On-site parking is available at Trondheim Spektrum; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.
Weather
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: August 2027
Temperature: August averages for Trondheim are published by multiple climate sources (Weather Spark, Weather Atlas, Time and Date); a specific temperature range was not captured in the snippets.
Seasonality: August is a summer month in Trondheim; rainfall averages for August are published on weather-and-climate.com, Weather Spark and Weather Atlas. Exact mm figures were not captured in the snippets.
Packing: Late August in Trondheim is summer: pack layers and a waterproof jacket. See Visit Trondheim's season and clothing guide.
Plan your trip
Planning
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at Aqua Nor Trondheim 2027 usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
T-1
Confirm the Aqua Nor 2027 dates (24-26 August 2027) and the Trondheim Spektrum venue, and check the official programme and opening hours on aquanor.no.
T-2
Complete attendee registration on aquanor.no and confirm whether your badge is collected on-site or in advance; keep the confirmation email.
T-3
Book flights into Trondheim Airport, Vaernes (TRD) early - late August is peak travel season - or arrange a connection through Oslo (OSL).
T-4
Reserve a hotel in central Trondheim; city-centre options include Thon Hotel Nidaros, Thon Hotel Trondheim, Scandic Bakklandet, Scandic Solsiden, Comfort Hotel Park, Radisson Blu Royal Garden Hotel, and Clarion Hotel Trondheim.
T-5
Check whether you need a Schengen visa for Norway and, if so, apply well ahead through the Norwegian embassy or consulate serving your country.
T-6
Plan the airport-to-city transfer: budget the train and bus options from Vaernes and confirm current timetables on trondheimairport.com.
T-7
Study the exhibitor list and floor plan on aquanor.no and request meetings with the feed, health, cage, RAS, and processing suppliers most relevant to your operation.
T-8
Download any show app or digital guide and note the seminar or conference sessions you want to attend.
T-9
Prepare your questions and specifications (site type, species, capacity, feed or lice challenges) so stand conversations are targeted rather than general.
T-10
Pack layers and a waterproof outer layer; late August in Trondheim is mild but changeable, with rain possible.
T-11
Sort payments: Norway uses the Norwegian krone (NOK) and is largely cashless, so confirm your card works and carry a backup.
T-12
Confirm travel insurance, save your registration and travel documents offline, and check the final badging and entry instructions from the organiser.
Networking spots
2Aqua Nor Trondheim 2027 registration concourse
Trondheim Trondheim (Norway)
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Trondheim Trondheim (Norway)
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Decision
Visit, exhibit, or skip?
Should you go?
Use this quick check to decide whether Aqua Nor Trondheim 2027 fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
What is your primary role?
Decision matrix
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus aligns with the official product themes.
Best for
Buyers, researchers, and delegates evaluating the programme and networking value.
Min. budget
$400.00
Timeline
4–8 weeks before opening day for registration and travel.
Risks
Limited session times published — confirm agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a clear lead-generation or launch goal for this market.
Best for
Suppliers and brands seeking qualified meetings with the event audience.
Min. budget
$2,500.00
Timeline
3–6 months for stand booking, freight, and marketing prep.
Risks
Booth pricing not published in captured sources — confirm with organiser.
skip
Programme, audience, or commercial goals do not match your plan.
Best for
Teams whose category or region fit is weak this edition.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
No major risks listed.
FAQs & glossary
Answers
Frequently asked
What is Aqua Nor and who attends?
Aqua Nor is a long-running aquaculture technology trade fair held in Trondheim, Norway, focused on fish farming and the wider aquaculture supply chain: cages and net pens, land-based and RAS systems, aquafeed, fish health, breeding, processing, and vessel and service providers. It draws fish farmers, equipment and technology suppliers, feed and health companies, researchers, and investors from Norway and international aquaculture markets.
When and where is Aqua Nor 2027?
The 2027 edition runs from 24 to 26 August 2027 in Trondheim, Norway, at the Trondheim Spektrum venue. Confirm final hall layout and opening hours on aquanor.no before travel.
Is Aqua Nor trade-only or can the public attend?
Aqua Nor is a professional, industry-focused fair; attendance is aimed at people working in or supplying aquaculture. Registration and entry rules can change between editions, so check the registration terms on aquanor.no before booking.
What product areas are shown at Aqua Nor?
Exhibits typically span the aquaculture value chain: sea and land-based farming systems, RAS, cages and moorings, nets and lice-control technology, aquafeed and feed systems, fish health and vaccines, breeding and genetics, automated feeding and monitoring, processing and packing, wellboats and service vessels, and advisory and digital services.
How do I register or get tickets for Aqua Nor 2027?
Registration is handled by the organiser through aquanor.no. Set up an attendee account on the official site, watch for the registration and badge deadlines for the 2027 edition, and keep the confirmation for on-site badge collection.
How do I travel to Trondheim for Aqua Nor?
Most international visitors fly into Trondheim Airport, Vaernes (TRD), which is the nearest airport to the city and connects to central Trondheim by train and bus, or connect through Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL). Book late-August travel early, as it is a busy season, and confirm current transfer times and fares before you go.
Can I combine exhibiting with attending sessions at Aqua Nor?
Exhibitors and visitors can usually move between the exhibition halls and any conference or seminar programme the organiser runs in parallel. Check the aquanor.no programme pages for the 2027 edition to see which sessions are open to which badge types.
What should I prepare before attending an aquaculture fair in Norway?
Prepare by defining the sub-sectors you care about (feed, health, sea-based equipment, land-based RAS, processing), booking meetings with exhibitors in advance via the online exhibitor list, and bringing insulating, waterproof layers because late-August weather in Trondheim is changeable.
Glossary
- Smolt
- A juvenile salmon or trout that has completed smoltification, the physiological change that lets it survive in seawater. Smolt and post-smolt production is the bridge between freshwater hatcheries and sea-site grow-out in the Norwegian salmon value chain.
- RAS (Recirculating Aquaculture System)
- A land-based production system that continuously recycles and treats water through mechanical and biological filtration, allowing high stocking densities with limited water use. RAS and land-based farming are recurring technology focus areas at Aqua Nor.
- Net pen / sea cage
- A floating enclosure that holds fish in open seawater through to harvest size. Cage design, mooring, nets, and predator protection are core equipment categories at Aqua Nor.
- Sea lice
- Parasitic copepods that attach to farmed salmon and are a central fish-health and regulatory issue in Norwegian salmon farming. Lice monitoring, treatment, and prevention technology is a major exhibit theme.
- Wellboat
- A specialised vessel that transports live fish between sites and can treat fish for sea lice, often with freshwater or mechanical delousing systems. A prominent vessel and service category at the fair.
- Post-smolt
- A larger juvenile reared on land for longer before transfer to sea cages, a strategy used to shorten time at sea and reduce lice and mortality risk.
- Feed conversion ratio (FCR)
- The kilograms of feed required to produce one kilogram of fish growth. FCR is a standard efficiency benchmark cited by feed producers and farmers when comparing aquafeed products.
- Aquafeed ingredients
- The raw materials blended into farmed-fish feed, including marine ingredients (fishmeal and fish oil), plant proteins and oils, and increasingly novel or single-cell ingredients. Feed is one of the largest cost and sustainability topics at Aqua Nor.
- Biomass
- The total weight of fish held at a site or by a company, used for production planning, regulatory reporting, and insurance.
- Lice skirt / snorkel cage
- Cage add-ons and barriers that keep fish below the lice-rich upper water layer or physically block lice, part of the prevention toolkit shown by equipment suppliers.
- Escape prevention
- Engineering and monitoring measures that stop farmed fish from leaving a cage or land-based system, a legal and reputational priority for Norwegian producers.
- Seaweed and kelp farming
- Cultivation of macroalgae for food, feed, and biomaterials, an adjacent aquaculture segment represented alongside finfish farming.
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Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
- Aqua Nor 2027
- Aqua Nor Trondheim
- Aqua Nor Trondheim 2027
- Aqua Nor Norway
- aquaculture exhibition Trondheim 2027
- aquaculture technology fair Norway
- aquaculture equipment expo Trondheim
- fish farming technology exhibition
- aquaculture feed and nutrition expo
- marine vessels aquaculture exhibition
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