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!
Karina von Baer is a prominent Chilean entrepreneur from the Araucanía Region. She holds a degree in Agronomy with a specialization in Agricultural Economics from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. She is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Empresas Agrotop, a holding company that includes key firms such as Saprosem, Granotop, Oleotop, and Avenatop, with a strong presence in the production, processing, and export of seeds, grains, and derived products. Under her leadership, Agrotop has developed a vertically integrated business model that connects the entire agro-industrial value chain — from certified seed production to the industrial processing of oils and food ingredients — ensuring quality standards, traceability, and operational efficiency. She has also played a significant role in expanding Chilean agricultural products into international markets, strengthening the country’s export positioning. Her management approach emphasizes strategic collaboration with local farmers, fostering sustainable and cooperative production networks in southern Chile. In the institutional sphere, she made history by becoming the second woman ever to serve on the board of the National Agriculture Society (SNA), contributing to greater female representation within Chile’s agricultural leadership.
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Veterinarian with extensive experience in fish health and nutrition, primarily within the Chilean salmon industry. He currently serves as Technical Manager at Salmones Antártica S.A., overseeing key areas such as fish health, quality control, environmental management, and quality assurance.
Academic and researcher recognized for his work in genetics and genomics applied to aquaculture and genetic improvement.
Senior Health Scientist at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), where he works on nutrition, food safety, and risk prioritization within the Human Foods Program. He has extensive experience in food policy, regulatory development, and cross-agency coordination.
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.
