SustainED has been sponsored by Cargill, Huawei, Kampi, Omarsa, Plásticos Rival, and Vitapro.
The Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP)
Once again, the Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP) and the National Chamber of Aquaculture (CNA) have held SustainED in Guayaquil, Ecuador, to share knowledge and promote sustainability in the shrimp industry. The last edition was celebrated in April 2025.
The event "Innovation and Technology: Tools to Enhance Efficiency, Productivity, and Competitiveness" was attended by over 130 participants and featured 13 national and international experts across 12 technical sessions.
These sessions focused on the use of clean energy and electrification technologies; the application of artificial intelligence, big data, and advanced connectivity; innovations in precision and low-impact nutrition; and new tools to measure and reduce the environmental footprint.
"The history of aquaculture in Ecuador shows that innovation and technology have been key to overcoming challenges and achieving global leadership in shrimp production and exports. SustainED is a platform to keep us on that path, fostering continuous learning and the adoption of solutions that drive us to grow responsibly and efficiently," assured the Director of the SSP, Pamela Nath.
Additionally, the sixth edition of SustainED featured interactive stands where participants could experience how the presented tools work and explore their practical applications.
SustainED has been sponsored by Cargill, Huawei, Kampi, Omarsa, Plásticos Rival, and Vitapro, companies that advocate for the competitive and sustainable development of the Ecuadorian aquaculture sector through education.
Finally, the Executive President of the CNA, José Antonio Camposano, explained: "One of the great strengths of Ecuador’s shrimp industry is its ability to learn from leaders in different areas. When one producer sees another successfully implement an improvement, they strive to replicate it. To accelerate this dynamic, we have expanded programs like SustainED, which has established itself as a platform for continuous knowledge-sharing and the promotion of innovation across the entire value chain."