Following the celebrations of Fiestas Patrias, the Organizing Committee calls on researchers, students and professionals in the sector not to leave this process until the last minute. Both the submission of papers and early registration will be available until September 30th.

The XI National Aquaculture Congressorganized by the University of Chile and the Chilean Society of Aquaculture, prepares its next edition, which will be held from 30 November to 2 December 2026 at the Diego Rivera Theatre in Puerto Montt.

After the celebrations of Fiestas Patrias, the Congress enters a key stage in its realization. The 30 September will mark the closure of two important processes: sending of jobs and the Early registration I'll meet you.

Last days to send jobs

Researchers, students and professionals related to aquaculture can still present their work to be part of the scientific program of the Congress. The work may choose to be presented oral or poster format, according to the evaluation and organization of the programme.

Contributions may cover any of the following: nine thematic axes defined for this edition, which include areas such as nutrition and food; animal health and welfare; genetics and biotechnology; digital technology and innovation; sustainability and diversification; reproduction and larvculture; safety and added value; governance, extension and community linkage; and small-scale aquaculture and repopulation.

On this period, the Dr. Javiera Cornejo, Vice-President of the Logistic Executive Committee of the XI National Aquaculture Congress, noted that “After the Fiestas Patrias begins the final straight of this process. That is why we call on those who are still preparing their investigations not to let their work go by the last minute. We want to have a wide participation of the aquaculture community and generate a space where we can share knowledge, experiences and new perspectives for the development of the activity.”

Early registration until September 30

Together with the closing of the period to send jobs, the September 30 also completes early registrationso that those who already plan to participate in Congress can take advantage of this deadline to formalize their registration with preferential rates.

The XI National Aquaculture Congress will bring together representatives of the academic, scientific, productive, public and private sectors for three days, creating a meeting place around the main challenges, advances and opportunities of national aquaculture.

Key deadlines

Sending of works: up to 30 September 2026.
Early registration: up to 30 September 2026.

The Organizing Committee invites the aquaculture community to review the requirements and complete its processes in advance to be part of this new edition of the National Aquaculture Congress.

More information, sending of works and inscriptions:
congressaquaculture2026.cl