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Official Agenda

Aquasur 2026 International Congress

Explore the talks, schedules, and venues that will shape this edition of the congress,
featuring the participation of leading figures from the sector.

March 24, 2026
First day

March 25, 2026
Second day

March 26, 2026
Third day

Happy Salmon Awards

16:30 - 17:00 PM Congress Hall

The Happy Salmon Award 2026, organized by Salmonexpert in collaboration with FISA at AQUASUR, will recognize companies, projects, and technologies that deliver tangible improvements to fish welfare through science-based solutions. The award promotes responsible and innovative practices that enhance quality [...]

KEYNOTE | Panel: Innovation for Change from Feed to the Final Product

11:00 - 11:30 AM Congress Hall

A strategic perspective on how innovation is transforming the aquaculture value chain, from nutrition to the final product.

PANEL 1 | Innovation for Change from Feed to the Final Product

11:30 - 12:15 AM Congress Hall

A multisectoral conversation on applied innovation, sustainability, and productive efficiency across the aquaculture value chain.

Speakers:

Dra. Javiera Cornejo

PANEL 2 | Health Benefits of Salmon Consumption for Humans

12:30 - 13:15 PM Congress Hall

A scientific and regulatory approach to the benefits of salmon consumption for human health.

Speakers:

Marcela Lara

KEYNOTE | Perspectives from the World Organisation for Animal Health (OMSA) for Sustainable Aquaculture

14:30 - 14:45 PM Congress Hall

The World Organisation for Animal Health (OMSA) perspective on animal welfare as a cornerstone of sustainable aquaculture.

Speakers:

Dra. Alicia Gallardo

PANEL 3 | New Approaches to Managing Animal Welfare in Aquaculture

14:45 - 15:30 PM Congress Hall

An expert debate on animal welfare, science, regulation, and production practices.

Speakers:

Dr. Jurij Wacyk Dra. Alicia Gallardo Berta Contreras

WORKSHOP | EDIGEN: Perspectives on the Application of Gene Editing in the Global Aquaculture Industry

15:45 - 16:30 PM Congress Hall

A technical–strategic analysis of the use of gene editing in global aquaculture.

Speakers:

Dr. José Manuel Yáñez Dra. Liane Bassini

WORKSHOP | From Knowledge to Sustainability: The Role of INCAR in Salmon Farming

16:30 - 17:00 PM Congress Hall

The contribution of research conducted by INCAR applied to more sustainable salmon farming.

Speakers:

Dr. Ruben Avendaño

GSI CEOs at the Helm: Leadership Perspectives on the Future of Salmon

15:30 - 16:30 PM Congress Hall

This high-level panel, led by the Global Salmon Initiative (GSI), brings together CEOs from leading salmon farming companies to reflect on leadership, shared responsibility, and the strategic vision required to steer the future of the sector. An executive-level conversation focused [...]

Speakers:

Marianne Gaedicke

KEYNOTE | Innovation and Science–Industry Collaboration: the Experience of Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS)

11:00 - 11:30 AM Congress Hall

Science–industry collaboration as a driver of sustainable solutions in aquaculture, drawing on the experience of the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS).

Speakers:

Daniel Carcajona

PANEL 4 | Innovation for Sustainability in Aquaculture

11:30 - 12:15 AM Congress Hall

Case studies and experiences of applied innovation for more sustainable aquaculture.

Speakers:

Jimmy K. Larsen Laura Hernández Gonzalo Boehmwald

PANEL 5 | Biotechnological Solutions for Sustainability in Aquaculture

12:45 - 13:30 PM Congress Hall

Applied biotechnology for a more efficient and responsible aquaculture.

KEYNOTE | Biotechnological Solutions for Sustainability in Aquaculture

12:30 - 12:45 PM Congress Hall

The role of biotechnology in aquaculture health and sustainability.

Speakers:

Juanita Castañeda

KEYNOTE | Aquaculture Disruption with AI Agents and Real-Time Analytics for Salmon Farming

14:30 - 14:45 PM Congress Hall

Digitalization and artificial intelligence as catalysts for productive transformation.

Speakers:

Sergio Campana

PANEL 6 | Disruptive Technologies for Sustainable Aquaculture Production

14:45 - 15:30 PM Congress Hall

Digitalization and artificial intelligence as catalysts for productive transformation.

Speakers:

Paw Petersen
AquaSur 2026 Congress Program