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Gonzalo Ibáñez

International Regulatory Analyst
United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Gonzalo Ibáñez has served since 2010 as an International Regulatory Analyst at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), based at its office in Santiago, Chile, where he has developed a strong track record in regulatory affairs, food safety, and international trade. Throughout his career, he has worked as a food and regulatory expert for major multilateral organizations, including the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the World Bank, the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA). He has also served as Chile’s Agricultural Attaché in Brazil, India, and the United States, strengthening international regulatory cooperation and market access initiatives. Mr. Ibáñez is an Agricultural Engineer from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, holds a Master’s degree in Agrarian Economics from the Université Catholique de Louvain (Belgium), and completed advanced training in Trade Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School. His professional contributions have been recognized with nine awards from the U.S. Department of State for outstanding service. In 2023, the FDA granted him a Special Recognition for his collaboration in advancing the U.S. Congressional mandate regulatory partnership project for shrimp with Ecuador, underscoring his leadership and impact in international regulatory cooperation.

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Dr. Tomas Perez-Acle

Vice-Rector for Research and PhD Programs
Universidad San Sebastián – Puerto Montt Campus

Dr. Tomás Pérez-Acle, PhD, is a computational biologist whose research focuses on the development of computational models to study complex biological phenomena through interdisciplinary approaches integrating biology, mathematics, physics, and chemistry. He has published nearly 70 Q1-indexed scientific articles, book chapters, and patent applications in areas such as computer-aided drug design, nanotechnology, and robotics. He currently serves as Full Professor and Vice-Rector for Research and Doctoral Studies at Universidad San Sebastián.

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Adolfo Alvial

CEO
Club Innovación Acuícola

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Laura Hernández

Innovation Project Manager
Alumichem A/S

Innovation and project management specialist, with a focus on sustainable water treatment solutions.

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Ricardo García Holtz

CEO
Camanchaca

Senior executive and current leader of Camanchaca, one of Chile’s leading seafood and aquaculture companies. With extensive experience in corporate management, he has led modernization processes, international expansion, and financial strengthening initiatives within the seafood industry. His leadership combines strategic vision, operational discipline, and a strong focus on sustainability and long-term value creation.