Meet SAIC at Aquaculture UK

May 20, 2026

Meet the SAIC team at stand A24

SAIC is returning to Aquaculture UK 2026, taking place in Glasgow for the first time after moving from its long-standing home in Aviemore. Drop by our stand to say hi, meet the team and tell us about your aquaculture innovation challenges.

We’re also pleased to be hosting two panel sessions in the Keynote and Innovation Theatres, chaired by our Principal Officer, Sarah Riddle.

Tuesday 16 June, 15:30-16:15, Keynote Theatre

Beyond the horizon: the next 25 years of finfish aquaculture

Scottish finfish aquaculture is entering a period of rapid change, shaped by technological innovation, environmental and climate impacts and the need for resilient long‑term growth. Over the next 25 years, the sector will adopt new production systems, operate in new environments, and respond to evolving regulatory and societal pressures. From farming beyond three nautical miles to semi‑contained systems, the industry will continue to adapt to secure its future competitiveness and sustainability. And these are only part of the picture - infrastructure investment, planning, fish health, and emerging tech will all influence what the next generation of finfish farming looks like.

Join us for this panel session featuring leaders from industry, regulation, health and welfare and technology to explore the drivers of change and the practical steps required to seize new opportunities. Panel members:

Anne Anderson, TirMara Advisory
Stewart Graham, Gael Force Group
Chris Matthews, PHARMAQ Analytiq
Mark Shotter, Loch Long Salmon
Mike Spain, Crown Estate Scotland

Wednesday 17 June, 11:00-11:45, Innovation Theatre

From hands-on to high-tech: automation, robotics and AI in aquaculture

Aquaculture is entering a period of rapid technological acceleration. Robotics, automation, machine learning and AI are no longer futuristic concepts, they are already being used across fish health, environmental monitoring, feeding, welfare assessment, and farm operations. Drawing on insights from a SAIC workshop in 2025, and in partnership with the National Robotarium, this panel discussion will explore how these technologies could reshape aquaculture faster than expected, and what the sector must consider to fully harness their potential. The focus is not just what is possible, but what is coming, what is inevitable, and what choices the industry must prepare for. Panel members:

Naomi Battison, National Robotarium
Mick Bower, Managing Director, Underwater Contracting Ltd. (UCO)
Grant Gwyther, Chief of Staff, Touchlab
Cameron Jones, Regional Seawater Manager, Mowi
David Valente, Robotics Engineer, National Robotarium

Read more about what's going on in the Innovation Theatre and Keynote Stage at the show.