Kochi, Dec. 1 -- The ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) will host the 7th India International Seaweed Expo and Summit 2026 (IISE&S 2026), one of the country's largest global gatherings focused on the seaweed industry.

The event is scheduled to be held in Kochi on January 29 and 30 next year.

Organised jointly by the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC), CMFRI, and the CSIR-Central Salt Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSMCRI), the Expo is expected to attract participants from Brazil, Sri Lanka, the Netherlands, Sweden, and several other countries.

Delegates from Latin America, South Asia, and Europe have already expressed interest, setting the stage for cross-border collaborations, technology transfer, and global ma...