The industry's finest, one unforgettable evening
The Aquaculture Awards brings together over 500 industry leaders, innovators and decision-makers to honour the people and projects driving real change across 13 award categories.
It will take place on 17 May 2028 at the prestigious Hilton Glasgow Hotel, with the Grand Ballroom providing an elegant setting in the heart of the city. Your ticket includes a sparkling drinks reception, three-course dinner with wine, celebrity guest, music and networking with industry leaders.
Join the industry for an evening of meaningful connections, celebrating progress and recognising those shaping the sector’s future.
Meet your Host
Des Clarke is one of the UK’s most exciting performers and widely regarded as the trusted voice of radio comedy and satire in Scotland. His career launched when he won a nationwide search to host SM:TV Live, leading to an impressive TV portfolio including his own BBC Scotland shows Breaking The News and Des Doesn’t Do, regular appearances on BBC One’s The One Show and Morning Live, and voicing Jeopardy on ITV alongside Stephen Fry.
On radio, Des presents the Heart Scotland Breakfast Show and hosts BBC Radio Scotland’s Breaking the News. His work has earned him a British Radio Award and multiple Scottish Comedy Awards. His undoubted career high was hosting the Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony to a global TV audience of 1 billion viewers.
Venue, Timings, Travel
LOCATION
The awards evening will be hosted at:
Hilton Glasgow, 1 William Street, G3 8HT
Tel: 141-2045555
TIMINGS
Wednesday 18 May 2028
- 7pm – Welcome drinks
- 7:30pm – Call for dinner
- 10pm – Awards Presentation Starts
- 11pm – Band and networking
- 1am – Carriages
Dress code:
Lounge suit/semi-formal – no jeans, t-shirts, or trainers.
Please note that this is NOT a black tie event.
HOTELS
Click here to book your accommodation for 2026 in advance, at a discounted rate.