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Daniel Carcajona

Business Development Manager
Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS Enterprise)

Professional with more than fifteen years of experience in aquaculture and marine sciences, combining technical expertise, applied research, and strategic management. He has worked in advanced farming systems, animal health and welfare, sea lice control, and collaborative innovation between industry, academia, and the public sector. He currently serves as Business Development Manager at SAMS Enterprise, driving projects focused on sustainability, productivity, and the mitigation of environmental risks in marine environments.

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Dr. Jurij Wacyk

Associate Professor, Faculty of Agronomic Sciences
Universidad de Chile

Leading academic and researcher in fish nutrition and physiology in aquaculture, and an Associate Professor at the Universidad de Chile. His work focuses on optimizing nutrient utilization to enhance production efficiency and sustainability in aquaculture systems.

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Berta Contreras

Supply chain & Technical Director
Cermaq Chile

Aquaculture R&D executive and expert, with extensive experience in salmon farming, genetics, and technical management.

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Paw Petersen

CEO
OxyGuard International A/S

Executive and engineer specialized in water quality monitoring and control technologies for aquaculture.

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Gerardo Balbontín Fox

CEO
Blumar

Senior executive with extensive experience in the Chilean aquaculture industry. He has held top leadership positions in major salmon farming companies, focusing on corporate strategy, operational efficiency, sustainability, and governance. His career has been marked by driving organizational transformation, strengthening international market positioning, and navigating complex regulatory and competitive environments.