Don't miss the opportunity to participate in the largest aquaculture event in the Southern Hemisphere!
Don't miss the opportunity to participate in the largest aquaculture event in the Southern Hemisphere!
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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A professional specialized in aquaculture health and nutrition, with experience in the design and implementation of integrated health strategies for salmon farming. She currently serves as BioFarm Health Manager at BioMar Chile, where she leads initiatives focused on disease prevention, optimization of productive performance, and health sustainability, integrating applied science, innovation, and production operations.
Veterinarian with more than 25 years of experience in the Chilean salmon farming industry, with a professional background spanning fish health, production, nutrition, and product development for aquaculture. He has held both technical and commercial roles in international companies such as DSM Nutritional Products, Hendrix Genetics, and Corbion, leading initiatives related to nutrition, pigmentation, and market development across Latin America. He is the author of scientific publications and a frequent speaker at technical meetings and conferences within the aquaculture sector across several countries in the region.
Social anthropologist and holds a Master’s degree in Environment from the University of Melbourne. She has more than ten years of experience in marine and coastal governance and planning, facilitating participatory processes aimed at the conservation and sustainable use of marine ecosystems. She currently serves as National Coordinator of the GEF Marine Coastal Governance Project in Chile, implemented by FAO together with the Ministry of Environment, the Undersecretariat for Fisheries and Aquaculture, and SERNAPESCA, where she leads initiatives to strengthen coastal governance, marine spatial planning, and the development of a sustainable blue economy.
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.
