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Pedro Rocha

Biotechnology and Biosecurity Coordinator
Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA)

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Paw Petersen

CEO
OxyGuard International A/S

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

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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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Karina Von Baer

Board Representative
Patagonia Biotech Hub

Agronomist Engineer with a specialization in Agricultural Economics from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, and Founder and CEO of Empresas Agrotop. With a distinguished career in southern Chile’s agro-industrial sector, she has led the integration of the value chain from seed production to the manufacturing of oils and industrial food products, while promoting the international expansion of Chilean agricultural exports. She was the second woman in history to join the board of the National Agriculture Society (SNA) and has been recognized as Entrepreneur of the Year by EY and Icare.

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Gonzalo Ibáñez

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

International Regulatory Analyst at the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), based in Santiago, Chile, a position he has held since 2010. An Agricultural Engineer with advanced training in agrarian economics and international trade policy, he has extensive experience in regulatory affairs, food safety, and international cooperation through both government and multilateral organizations.