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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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Paw Petersen

CEO
OxyGuard International A/S

Executive and engineer specialized in water quality monitoring and control technologies for aquaculture.

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Alberto Del Pedregal V.

Strategy & Corporate Development VP
Multi X

A Business Administration graduate from the University of Chile and MBA from Columbia Business School, Alberto del Pedregal serves as Strategy and Corporate Development Deputy Manager at Multi X, leading initiatives in innovation, growth, and strategic planning.

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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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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.