Chennai will host the World Seafood Congress (WSC) 2026, the first time the event is being held in India. WSC is a global forum on fisheries and aquaculture that meets every two years. It is being organised by the International Association of Fish Inspectors, PDA Ventures and the National Fisheries Development Board, with the Department of Fisheries as co-organiser and support from the Ministries of Food Processing Industries and Earth Sciences and NITI Aayog. Discussions will cover sustainable seafood trade, fisheries technology, food security and international cooperation.