GIANT PRAWN CONFERENCE 2025 Edition

The Venue

DONGWU NEW CENTURY GRAND HOTEL HUZHOU

Following the example of the first GIANT PRAWN meeting in 1980 and five other conferences, it is with pleasure that this event again comes to China! GIANT PRAWN 2025 will be a great opportunity for the global freshwater prawn farming industry to review the latest research and development and to brainstorm what the future priorities should be for its future expansion.

GIANT PRAWN 2025 will be held at the Dongwu New Century Grand Hotel Huzhou, situated in the heart of Huzhou city, adjacent to the Huangcheng River.

THE HOTEL

Dongwu New Century Grand Hotel Huzhou is a luxurious landmark overlooking Taihu Lake, featuring a total construction area of 90,000 square meters and a towering 51-floor structure. Developed by the Zhejiang Dadongwu Group and managed by the renowned Kaiyuan Hotel Group, it combines elegance with functionality, making it a premier choice for business conferences and leisure stays. Guests can enjoy panoramic views of the lake city while experiencing top-tier hospitality in a modern setting.

The hotel boasts over 2,000 dining seats, including a variety of options like the elegant lobby bar, Rainbow Western Restaurant, Sijixuan Chinese Restaurant, and banquet facilities for up to 1,000 guests. Its 18 conference rooms, equipped with advanced amenities, cater to events of all scales. Leisure facilities include a short-track swimming pool, spa, gym, billiards, and more, ensuring a diverse and enriching experience for every visitor.

Dedicated to its "human quality, sincere care" philosophy, the hotel delivers an exceptional blend of luxury and warmth. Whether for business events, family gatherings, or personal retreats, its superior amenities and services ensure an unparalleled stay, making it a cornerstone of hospitality in Huzhou.

Hotel rooms can be booked at the venue Hotel or in other hotels nearby. Please check our ACCOMMODATION page for details.

The GIANT PRAWN Conferences are the premier global events dedicated to the farming of freshwater prawns (Macrobrachium spp.). Founded by Michael New OBE, the inaugural conference was held in Bangkok in 1980. Subsequent conferences took place in India (2003 and 2011), with the Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources Management (AARM) Program of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) organizing the 2017 and 2023 editions in Bangkok, Thailand, as well as the 2019 conference at Shanghai Ocean University (SHOU), China.

GIANT PRAWN 2025 is the 7th Conference in the series. It is jointly organized by AIT, Thailand, and SHOU, China, in collaboration with the Zhejiang Institute of Freshwater Fisheries (ZIFF) and Huzhou University, China.