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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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Yngve Torgersen

Director General de Acuicultura
Ministerio de Comercio, Industria y Pesca de Noruega

He holds a degree in Microbiology from the University of Oslo (1989) and has built an extensive international career in aquatic animal health and aquaculture policy. He began his professional career as a scientist at the Norwegian Veterinary Institute, focusing on fish health and disease prevention in aquaculture. He later served in several roles within the Norwegian Ministry of Agriculture, including Head of the Animal Health Unit. He subsequently joined the European Commission (DG Health and Consumer Affairs), where he was responsible for developing the EU legislation on aquatic animal health. From 2017 to 2019 he chaired the FAO COFI Sub-Committee on Aquaculture and, since 2020, he serves as Director General and Head of the Department of Aquaculture at the Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries.

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Jimmy K. Larsen

Founder & CEO
JIMCO A/S

Executive and entrepreneur specialized in air purification and environmental disinfection technologies applied to industrial environments.

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David Farcas

Director
Alianza Yelcho

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Marianne Gaedicke

Senior Advisor
Seafood People

Senior executive with more than two decades of experience leading commercial and strategic operations in the global aquaculture and fisheries industry. She is recognized for building strategic partnerships, negotiating complex commercial agreements, and managing multicultural teams.