21-23 April 2026 | Barcelona, Spain

Events

2026 Events Calendar

Please note: The Events Calendar for the 2026 edition of Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global is continuously being updated! Check back often for the latest schedule as more information becomes available.

Please note: If you are a registered attendee of the 2026 edition of Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global, you can access and interact with this information through the event’s Digital Platform on both desktop and mobile!

You can login to the Digital Platform here using the email your registered with. You must be a registered attendee of the 2026 event to access the Digital Platform.

Tuesday 21 April

10:00 – 18:00
Galleria
Between Hall 4 & Hall 5

Seafood Excellence Global Awards Stand

Seafood Excellence GlobalDiscover the best seafood products represented at Seafood Expo Global! View the Seafood Excellence Global Awards products on display in the Galleria.

18:15 – 19:30
Innovation Theater
Hall 1

Seafood Excellence Global Awards Reception

The Seafood Excellence Global Awards competition recognizes the best seafood products represented at Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global each year.

During the reception, the Seafood Excellence Global Awards will be presented to the winners of the best seafood products of the year, with Grand Prizes being given to:

  • Best Retail Product
  • Best Hotel/Restaurants/Catering (HORECA) Product

Wine, beer and hors d’oeuvres will be served. The Seafood Excellence Global Awards Reception is open to all exhibitors and visitors.

Wednesday 22 April

10:00 – 18:00
Galleria
Between Hall 4 & Hall 5

Seafood Excellence Global Awards Stand

Seafood Excellence GlobalDiscover the best seafood products represented at Seafood Expo Global! View the Seafood Excellence Global Awards products on display in the Galleria.

17:00 – 18:00
Innovation Theater
Hall 1

Connecting Women in Seafood Reception & Networking Event

All registered attendees are invited to a networking event to celebrate women in the seafood industry. Connect, share experiences and expand your professional network! 

Located in the brand new Innovation Theater in Hall 1. Refreshments will be served.

Thursday 23 April

10:00 – 17:00
Galleria
Between Hall 4 & Hall 5

Seafood Excellence Global Awards Stand

Seafood Excellence GlobalDiscover the best seafood products represented at Seafood Expo Global! View the Seafood Excellence Global Awards products on display in the Galleria.

11:00 – 13:00
Innovation Theater
Hall 1

Oyster Shucking Competition

Make your way to the new Innovation Theater in Hall 1 for a fun and heated competition where contestants are pitted against each other and the clock to shuck oysters as fast as they can.

Hosted by World Champion oyster shucker Patrick “Paddy” McMurray.