FVE organises the conference in association with the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union and with the support of the European Commission. It aims at bringing together the different stakeholders in the field of aquaculture. The purpose of this event is to review the current situation in the EU and identify animal health and welfare issues that need to be addressed.Special interest will be given to the role of the veterinary profession in assuring these matters. The seminar will include a Networking reception at the end of the first day.