The 8th fish and shellfish larviculture symposium (larvi '24) will be held in Ghent University, Belgium, from 9-12 September. Closing the life cycle of aquaculture species of economic importance is critical for the ultimate success of aquaculture. Predictable and cost-effective availability of high-quality fry, fingerlings, postlarvae, seed, and spores remain the key for a successful aquaculture venture. Much progress is being made in knowledge-based insights on the genetic make-up of the broodstock, steering the ontogeny, the importance of first feeding, steering host microbial interactions and its immunological consequences, and automation. The academic as well as the private sector to attend the 8th Fish and Shellfish Larviculture Symposium. Bringing together European and non-European stakeholders, once again the latest progress in academic research and in the production sector will be reviewed, problems identified and avenues for future collaboration explored. For further information, please see the full first announcement. Submissions are open until 12 February.