Aquaculture Is Entering a New Era And Genetics Is Leading the Way
Benchmark Genetics is pleased to share that Kristian Botnen, CEO, will speak at the North Atlantic Seafood Forum (NASF) 2026 in Bergen, taking place March 3–5. This will be his first time on stage in this role.
Aquaculture is standing at a decisive turning point. With rapid advances in genetics and Benchmark Genetics at the forefront the industry is gaining access to healthier fish, stronger biological performance, and sustainability at scale. Modern breeding technologies and genomic insights are reshaping what is possible and redefining the future of global seafood production.
As the seafood sector evolves, genetics is becoming one of the strongest drivers of improved robustness, better performance, and long‑term resilience. Benchmark Genetics continues to push this development forward, opening new opportunities for producers worldwide.
Kristian, who stepped into the CEO role in November 2025, brings broad and deeply rooted leadership experience from across the aquaculture industry. He will contribute to the Aqua Industry News session on opening day:
Tuesday, 3 March
14:00–14:15 CET
At NASF 2026, Kristian will share insights on how genetics and modern breeding innovation are transforming global aquaculture and how these advancements are setting new standards for sustainable, efficient, and resilient seafood production.
