National participation was made up of representatives from companies, universities, guilds and organizations linked to the development and innovation of aquaculture, strengthening regional collaboration and the exchange of technical and scientific experiences between both countries.

Chile had an important presence at Aquishow Brasil 2026, one of the most relevant aquaculture events in Latin America, which took place between 9 and 11 June in the city of Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Chile's participation brought together representatives from companies, universities, guilds and organizations linked to the development and innovation of aquaculture, strengthening regional collaboration and the exchange of technical and scientific experiences between both countries.

Among the Chilean entities that participated in the event were ADL, VEHICE along with its Brazilian subsidiary AVHA Group, STIM, Acuiestudios, FAVET Universidad de Chile, the Aquaculture Innovation Club, as well as other companies and representatives from the national aquaculture sector.

Within the framework of the technical program of the congress, Chilean representatives presented exhibitions on different challenges and opportunities for Latin American aquaculture, addressing topics related to innovation, sustainability, health management and technological development.

Among the scheduled exhibitions, the presentations of:

  • Patricio Bustos, representative of ADL – AVHA Group.
  • José Miguel Burgos, representative of Water studies.
  • Dr. Javiera Cornejo, director of the laboratory FARMAVET from the University of Chile.
  • Carolina San Martín and Cristian Moreno, representatives of MNL Group.
  • Carlos Odebret, president of the Magallanes Salmon Farmers Association.

The Chilean delegation shared the experience developed by the country in matters of aquatic health, technological innovation, sustainability and strengthening of production, areas in which Chile has consolidated itself as a regional reference. In addition, at the Avah Group stand they were able to receive the minister of aquaculture of Brazil. Rivetla Edipo Araujo Cruzwho shared a commemorative wine with the Chilean delegation. 

Similarly, participation in Aquishow Brasil 2026 allowed to strengthen networks of cooperation between companies, academia and organizations linked to the sector, promoting new opportunities for collaboration and technological exchange between Chile and Brazil.

Aquishow Brazil has consolidated itself as a space or meeting place for the aquaculture production chain in Latin America, bringing together producers, researchers, supplier companies and specialists to discuss the future challenges of industry and new trends in sustainable production.