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Dra. Liane Bassini

Vicepresident
Association of Veterinarians Linked to Aquaculture (MEVEA)

Liane is a Veterinarian and PhD in Aquaculture, Vice President of the Association of Veterinary Specialists in Aquaculture (MEVEA), and a researcher at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Universidad San Sebastián. She has a strong professional background in genetics, selective breeding, and genomics of aquatic organisms, with a focus on species of productive relevance. Her research focuses on genetic resistance and tolerance to diseases in fish, particularly salmonids, integrating quantitative genetics and genomic analysis approaches. Throughout her career, she has participated in applied research projects aimed at strengthening fish health, productivity, and the sustainability of aquaculture systems, contributing to a deeper understanding of the biological processes underlying genetic variation and its impact on both production and conservation systems. Through a perspective that integrates science, industry, and professional association leadership, her work contributes to the development of a more robust aquaculture sector grounded in scientific evidence and the strengthening of specialized technical capacities.

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José Antonio Kovacevic

Deputy Sales and Customer Service Manager
Colbún S.A.

Civil Engineer from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, with a postgraduate degree in Energy Efficiency from University College London (UCL) and a 2011 Chevenning Scholar. He has over 15 years of experience in the energy sector, with strong expertise in the Chilean electricity market, its regulatory framework, and contract structures. He currently serves as Deputy Sales and Customer Service Manager at Colbún S.A., leading strategic relationships with more than 300 industrial clients and developing competitive, sustainable energy solutions.

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Dra. Alicia Gallardo

President of the Aquatic Animals Commission
World Organisation for Animal Health

International reference in aquatic animal health, with extensive experience in regulation, science, and international cooperation.

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Paulo Palacios

Technical Manager
Salmones Antártica by Group Nissui

Veterinarian with extensive experience in fish health and nutrition, primarily within the Chilean salmon industry. He currently serves as Technical Manager at Salmones Antártica S.A., overseeing key areas such as fish health, quality control, environmental management, and quality assurance.

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Dra. Jessica Fuentes

Attorney-at-law
Acuiestudios

Attorney-at-law, Ph.D. in Law and Master’s in Public Law from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso. Professor of Constitutional Law since 2006, with published books and articles in specialized legal journals. She has held senior legal positions within Chile’s fisheries and aquaculture institutions, including Head of the Legal Division at the Undersecretariat for Fisheries and Aquaculture (Subpesca) and Deputy Legal Director at the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Service (Sernapesca). She has actively contributed to the drafting and implementation of fisheries and aquaculture legislation and has represented Chile in national and international forums.