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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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Dr. Ruben Avendaño

Deputy Director, Applied Research Center
Interdisciplinary Center for Aquaculture Research (INCAR)

Leading academic and researcher in aquatic organism pathology, bacterial diseases, and antimicrobial resistance.

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Dr. Morten Rye

Director of Genetic Services & International Strategy
BENCHMARK GENETICS

Director of Genetic Services & International Strategy at Benchmark Genetics and holds a PhD in Animal Breeding and Genetics from the Norwegian University of Agriculture. With over 35 years of experience in aquaculture genetics, he leads the global delivery of advanced genetic and genomic services, breeding program design, and international partnerships, working with commercial breeding operations across more than 20 species in Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

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Jorge Torres

Business Development Director LATAM & NA
Veramaris