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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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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.

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Joachim Wessel

Gerente General
Cermaq Chile

Joachim has been General Manager of Cermaq Chile since June 2024, after previously serving as Commercial and Supply Chain Manager within the company. He brings over 30 years of experience in the Chilean aquaculture industry, with a strong track record at leading companies such as Mowi and AquaChile, and having also served as General Manager of Friosur. He holds a degree in Economics from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and an MSc in Aquaculture and Fisheries Management from the University of Stirling, Scotland.

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Pedro Rocha

Biotechnology and Biosecurity Coordinator
Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA)

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Dr. José Luis Riveros

Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Universidad San Sebastián