Trondheim Solidifies Its Place as Norway’s Premier Seafood Exhibition Hub

Trondheim is set to enhance its reputation as the leading venue for the aquaculture sector, aiming to become the foremost gathering spot for industry professionals worldwide. In a strategic move, the Nor-Fishing Foundation is collaborating closely with the local hotel industry to elevate the Aqua Nor exhibition, ensuring that it maintains its status as the seafood industry’s most vital meeting point for years to come.

Recently, the Nor-Fishing Foundation met with representatives from Trondheim’s hotel sector to explore trends in the international exhibition landscape. This discussion comes on the heels of a new aquaculture exhibition being established in Lillestrøm, prompting a renewed focus on strengthening Trondheim’s competitive edge.

Unified Local Support for Aqua Nor

The consensus emerging from this meeting is resolute: Trondheim stands firmly behind Aqua Nor. Stakeholders are launching a coordinated effort to enhance the exhibition and reinforce the city’s reputation as a premier host.

“Trondheim and Aqua Nor are intrinsically linked. We are confident that this exhibition will continue to be the seafood industry’s most important gathering, and we are committed to its success,” stated Kristian Digre, Managing Director of the Nor-Fishing Foundation.

Commitment from the Industry

The local hotel sector, along with Visit Trondheim and the wider business community, is backing various initiatives designed to improve the exhibition’s competitiveness and showcase the city’s unique attributes as a host location.

Key Initiatives Include:

• Enhancing hotel accommodations and increasing capacity to ensure a superior experience for both participants and exhibitors.
• Promoting Trondheim’s distinctive advantages as an exhibition city, such as its compact layout, thriving professional networks, research institutions, international connectivity, and proximity to the maritime industry.
• Fostering collaboration between the hotel sector and the business community to make Trondheim even more appealing to global stakeholders.

A Global Meeting Destination for the Seafood Sector

Aqua Nor stands out as one of the most significant platforms for technology, innovation, research, and business development in aquaculture. Held every two years in Trondheim, the exhibition attracts thousands of industry professionals, decision-makers, and exhibitors from across the globe. In 2025, Aqua Nor welcomed 25,000 visitors, showcased 700 exhibitors, and represented more than 80 nations.

Image: Aqua Nor

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