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Dra. Jessica Fuentes

Attorney-at-law
Acuiestudios

Jessica has served as Professor of Constitutional Law since 2006. She has developed a distinguished academic career, authoring two books and multiple articles published in peer-reviewed legal journals, with a focus on public law, regulatory frameworks, and institutional design. In the public sector, she has held key leadership roles within Chile’s fisheries and aquaculture governance structure. She served as Head of the Legal Division at the Undersecretariat for Fisheries and Aquaculture (Subpesca) and as Deputy Legal Director at the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Service (Sernapesca). Additionally, she has worked as a legal advisor on aquaculture matters and held legal positions at the Ministry of Planning (MIDEPLAN) and the Ministry General Secretariat of the Presidency (SEGPRES). She has played an active role in drafting and advancing fisheries and aquaculture legislation, as well as in the implementation of regulatory frameworks, contributing to institutional strengthening and policy development. She has also represented Chile in national and international regulatory and policy forums related to fisheries and aquaculture governance.

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Daniel Carcajona

Business Development Manager
Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS Enterprise)

Aquaculture business development and innovation specialist, with solid experience in environmental management, fish health, and collaborative projects.

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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. Baltasar García

Senior Geneticist
BENCHMARK GENETICS CHILE

Geneticist specialized in aquaculture breeding programs. He holds a Ph.D. in Genetics and Animal Breeding from São Paulo State University (UNESP), with a focus on applied genomics in selection programs. He has extensive experience leading and optimizing genomic selection strategies to enhance productivity, product quality, and sustainability in aquaculture.

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Dr. José Manuel Yáñez

Dean FAVET
Universidad de Chile

Academic and researcher recognized for his work in genetics and genomics applied to aquaculture and genetic improvement.