Welcome Reception with Walking Dinner

Join us for the official opening of the Global Shrimp Forum with our signature Welcome Reception—your first opportunity to reconnect with industry peers and expand your global network in a relaxed, elegant setting.

Immediately following the opening plenary session, we invite you to step into a welcoming atmosphere just across the foyer. Enjoy a selection of drinks and curated bites while catching up with colleagues and forging new connections.

Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, the Welcome Reception has become known not only for its networking value but also for its exceptional food. The chef at Van der Valk has once again crafted a refined menu that highlights the versatility and taste of premium shrimp from around the world.

This year’s menu includes:

• A risotto with Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified Argentinian red shrimp from WOFCO.  
• Tom Kha Gong with ASC-certified whiteleg shrimp from Alune Aqua's farms in Indonesia
• Loaded gamba with ASC-certified whiteleg shrimp from Santa Priscila's farms in Ecuador
• Pinsa Romana with ASC-certified whiteleg shrimp from Confremarca's farms in Venezuela
• Hong Kong Nasi with ASC-certified whiteleg shrimp from Sandhya Aqua's farms in India

Raise your glass, sample some of the best shrimp the world has to offer, and help us toast the start of another impactful edition of the Global Shrimp Forum.