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Dra. Alicia Gallardo

President of the Aquatic Animals Commission
World Organisation for Animal Health

Veterinarian and expert in aquatic animal health, with a distinguished national and international career in the development of standards, policies, and regulatory frameworks for aquaculture. She has held leadership positions in international organizations, contributing to the development of technical standards, capacity building, and the articulation between science, authorities, and the productive sector. Her work has focused on promoting safer, more sustainable aquaculture systems aligned with global animal health standards.

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Osvaldo Urrutia

Designated Undersecretary of Fisheries and Aquaculture
Government of Chile

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Karina Von Baer

Board Representative
Patagonia Biotech Hub

Agronomist Engineer with a specialization in Agricultural Economics from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, and Founder and CEO of Empresas Agrotop. With a distinguished career in southern Chile’s agro-industrial sector, she has led the integration of the value chain from seed production to the manufacturing of oils and industrial food products, while promoting the international expansion of Chilean agricultural exports. She was the second woman in history to join the board of the National Agriculture Society (SNA) and has been recognized as Entrepreneur of the Year by EY and Icare.

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Dr. José Luis Riveros

Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Universidad San Sebastián

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María Alicia Baltierra

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