With the participation of leading national and international leaders in research, public management and aquaculture innovation, the event continues to advance in the consolidation of its scientific program with the organization in charge of the University of Chile, through the Faculty of Veterinary and Peculiar Sciences (Favet) and the Faculty of Agronomic Sciences (FCA), in conjunction with the Chilean Society of Aquaculture (SCHACUI).
The National Aquaculture Congress, to be held from 30 November to 2 December of this year, has been consolidated as the country's main scientific-technical meeting in this area, providing a space for the exchange of knowledge, the dissemination of research results and the dialogue between academia, the public sector and industry, with a view to strengthening the sustainable development of Chilean aquaculture.
This event seeks to encourage the participation of researchers, undergraduate and postgraduate students, professionals and representatives of the productive sector who develop research and innovation in areas related to animal health, production, genetics, nutrition, sustainability, environment, animal welfare and new technologies applied to aquaculture.
"The participation of these lecturers reflects the scientific level and diversity of perspectives that we want to bring together in this XI version of the National Aquaculture Congress. Having leaders from academia, the public sector and industry will allow us to address, from different perspectives, the challenges faced by national aquaculture and to project solutions based on evidence and collaboration. We invite researchers, students and professionals to be part of this space of exchange, which seeks to strengthen the sustainable development of aquaculture in Chile,” said Dr. Jurij Wacyk, academic of the FCA of the University of Chile and president of the organizing commission of the congress.
For his part, Antonio Vélez, president of the Chilean Society of Aquaculture (SCHACUI), highlighted the relevance of the participation of exhibitors of trajectory: “To have specialists of the level of those who integrate our program of exhibitors reflects the commitment of the Congress to scientific excellence and to deliver an updated, rigorous and diverse look. The collaboration that we must promote among these specialists is necessary, to accelerate the diversification of aquaculture in our country."
As part of its programming, the Congress will bring together a prominent group of speakers, whose trajectories reflect the diversity of disciplines and perspectives needed to face the challenges presented by aquaculture activity today.
The program considers the participation of the academic Daniel MonteroProfessor at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and researcher at the ECOAQUA University Institute. Recognized internationally for its contributions in the nutrition, health and welfare of marine fish, it has led numerous European research projects aimed at the development of sustainable aquaculture.
Aquaculture health and international governance will be represented by Alicia Gallardo, veterinary physician at the University of Chile and one of the country's leading specialists in aquatic animal health. After leading the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Service (Sernapesca) and the Undersecretary for Fisheries and Aquaculture (Subpesca), currently chairs the Committee on Aquatic Animal Health Standards of the World Organisation for Animal Health, advises the Center for Antimicrobial Stewardship in Aquaculture (CASA) and collaborates with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Latin America and the Caribbean.
From the field of public policies will participate Alejandro Barrientos, head of the Aquaculture Division of the Subpesca, who will share his experience in regulation, health management and modernization of the sector, providing a vision of the challenges faced by aquaculture from governmental institutions.
The list of magisterial lecturers also contemplates Alejandro Buschmann, academic of the University of Los Lagos and researcher of the i-mar Center, international reference in the study and cultivation of macroalgae and pioneer in the development of integrated multitrophic aquaculture as a tool to advance towards more sustainable productive systems.
On behalf of national research in marine organisms, he will present Paulina SchmittProfessor at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaiso, whose research on immunity from bivalve molluscs, microbiota and adaptation to climate change have contributed to the development of innovative strategies to strengthen the resilience of species of aquaculture interest.
In conclusion, it will be present Berta Contreras Mutis, marine chemistry and technical manager of Cermaq Chile, has more than 25 years of experience that support his vast experience in salmon farming. His work has been marked by the leadership of strategic areas such as research and development, genetics, biosafety, quality and sustainability, as well as promoting collaboration between industry and academia to promote innovation.
The diversity of specialties and experiences of keynote speakers reflects the multidisciplinary nature of the XI National Aquaculture Congress, whose programme will address the main scientific, technological, health, environmental and regulatory challenges facing the sector, promoting knowledge generation and the exchange of experiences among researchers, authorities, students and industry representatives.
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Registrations: Registration XI National Aquaculture Congress
