Sustainability Forum

A new race is coming.

The best leaders are running to the top.

where are you headed?

Guayaquil, Ecuador

AquaExpo International

October 20, 2026

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Great athletes never stop training. Neither do great leaders.

A space for frontrunners who sharpen their vision, rethink their strategies, and learn from pioneers to redefine what sustainability can look like in aquaculture and beyond.

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Hosted in Ecuador—the world’s top exporter of farmed shrimp—, this arena is a call to embrace a high-performance mindset and drive the transformation of aquaculture toward a sustainable, competitive, and resilient future.

To reach the top, you need the right tools. Here’s what you’ll gain along the way.

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Full access to a high-performance event featuring industry pioneers, and cross-sector experts.

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Connect and grow your network with decision-makers, sustainability leaders and innovation partners.

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Exclusive insights and real-world cases on how leaders are advancing climate resilience and competitiveness.

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A unique setting in Ecuador, the world’s sustainable shrimp capital—where leadership is lived, not just discussed.

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Here are the highlights from the third edition of Race to the Top:

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2026 Checkpoints

At Race to the Top 2026, leaders explored how to train, adapt, and build a more competitive and sustainable future for aquaculture. Ready to revisit the ideas that moved the conversation forward?

Race to the Top 2026: New Perspectives for the Shrimp Industry

More than 450 participants and 47 speakers gathered in Guayaquil to explore how sustainability and innovation can strengthen the industry’s competitiveness.

Meet the leaders that keep this race in motion.

Meet the leaders that keep this race in motion.

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SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS

Brand Visibility
Your logo featured across key touchpoints: event program, website, digital screens, session hall, and press coverage.

On-Site Presence
Promote your brand directly to attendees with materials included in the official welcome bag.

Forum Access
Includes 4 passes to AquaExpo’s technical program and the Sustainability Forum—connect, learn, and lead from within.

Date | October 20, 2026 — full-day event

Location | AquaExpo International
Centro de Convenciones de Guayaquil Simón Bolívar

Language | Spanish with simultaneous English interpretation

Who Should Attend | Race to the Top is built for leaders—those who drive strategy, shape culture, and set the pace for what’s next.

Contact | rortiz@sustainableshrimp.org