Organizers stressed that the growing interest of companies in supporting this initiative reflects the relevance of the National Aquaculture Congress as a platform for knowledge exchange, discussion of sectoral challenges and the generation of collaborative networks.

With a view to its realization between November 30 and December 2, 2026, the XI National Aquaculture Congress continues to add the support of companies and institutions linked to the development of the sector, consolidating itself as one of the main meeting spaces for science, innovation and the national aquaculture industry.

The event, which will take place at the Teatro Diego Rivera in Puerto Montt, already has the support of important actors of the aquaculture value chain, who have joined as sponsors in different categories.

The Diamond category includes SalmoFood, while the Platinum category includes Veterchemistry, STIM, QLF Labs, Sudvet, Benchmark Genetics, Cermaq, Antarctic Salmons, Yadran and Imenco.

For their part, BioMar and Skretting have joined the Golden category, while Acuanativa and ScaleAQ are part of the Copper category.

The organization highlighted that the growing interest of companies in supporting this initiative reflects the importance that the National Congress of Aquaculture has acquired as a platform for the exchange of knowledge, the discussion of sectoral challenges and the generation of networks of collaboration between academic, productive and public fields.

In addition to the sponsors, the congress is sponsored by prominent institutions and organizations linked to the development of aquaculture in Chile, including the Undersecretary for Fisheries and Aquaculture (Subpesca), the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Service (Sernapesca), the Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG), AmiChile, the National Oceanographic Committee (CONA), the Salmon Council, INTESAL, the Salmon Farmers' Association of Chile. Magellan, the Aquaculture Innovation Club and Mevea.

The XI National Aquaculture Congress seeks to bring together researchers, students, professionals, companies, public bodies and representatives of civil society to address the main challenges and opportunities of the activity, considering topics such as nutrition, health, genetics, sustainability, technological innovation, governance and territorial development.

The call for scientific and technical summaries is currently open, inviting researchers, students, professionals and industry representatives to present their work and share experiences around the main challenges and opportunities of aquaculture.

Likewise, the registration process to participate in the congress is now available. Those who register during the early registration period will have access to preferential rates until 24 August 2026, with values differentiated according to the category of participation.

The organization invites the entire national and international aquaculture community to be part of this meeting, which will bring together actors from the scientific, productive, public and private spheres.

For more information on sending papers, registrations, sponsorship and opportunities for participation, interested parties can visit the official website of the congress (https://congresoacuicultura2026.cl/) or contact the organizing team directly at: acuicultura2026@uchile.cl