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José Antonio Kovacevic

Deputy Sales and Customer Service Manager
Colbún S.A.

José Antonio is a Civil Engineer from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, with a postgraduate degree in Energy Efficiency from University College London (UCL) and recipient of the 2011 Chevenning Scholarship. He brings more than 15 years of experience in the energy sector, with in-depth knowledge of the Chilean electricity market, its regulatory framework, supply contract structures, and pricing dynamics. Throughout his career, he has advised unregulated clients across industries such as mining, food production, retail, data centers, and manufacturing. His work has focused on energy supply strategies, Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) negotiations, risk management, and the development of solutions in energy efficiency, electrification, photovoltaic generation, and energy storage. He currently serves as Deputy Sales and Customer Service Manager at Colbún S.A., where he leads strategic relationships with over 300 industrial clients. His role combines commercial leadership, technical expertise, and a strong sustainability focus, supporting clients in enhancing energy competitiveness amid the ongoing transition toward cleaner and more efficient energy systems.

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José Antonio Kovacevic

Deputy Sales and Customer Service Manager
Colbún S.A.

Civil Engineer from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, with a postgraduate degree in Energy Efficiency from University College London (UCL) and a 2011 Chevenning Scholar. He has over 15 years of experience in the energy sector, with strong expertise in the Chilean electricity market, its regulatory framework, and contract structures. He currently serves as Deputy Sales and Customer Service Manager at Colbún S.A., leading strategic relationships with more than 300 industrial clients and developing competitive, sustainable energy solutions.

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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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Sergio Campana

LATAM Software Business Manager
Rockwell Automation

Executive expert in industrial software and digital transformation, with a focus on productivity, safety, and operational sustainability.

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Paw Petersen

CEO
OxyGuard International A/S

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