en.Wedoany.com Reported - Over 400 people have confirmed their attendance, and on May 28, Puerto Montt will host one of the most important industry conferences of the year. The "Chilean Salmon Farming Industry's 50th Anniversary Commemoration," organized by Mundo Acuícola, will take place at the City Port Connection Center (Centro de Vinculación Ciudad Puerto Empormontt). The event will bring together industry regulatory authorities, trade association representatives, executives from salmon farming and supplier companies, scientists, researchers, workers, and historical figures representing this activity that has influenced the economy, society, and regional development of southern Chile.
This event also marks the beginning of the Salmon Meets conference series, aimed at reviewing the 50-year history of Chilean salmon farming and engaging in dialogue on experiences, transformations, and future challenges regarding sustainability, regulation, science, innovation, productivity, and regional legitimacy. The morning agenda focuses on the current state and future of the industry, with confirmed officials including Undersecretary of Fisheries and Aquaculture Osvaldo Urrutia, Regional Governor of Los Lagos Alejandro Santana, Mayor of Puerto Montt Rodrigo Wainraihgt, as well as SalmonChile President Patricio Melero and Salmon Council (Consejo del Salmón) Regional Director Ángela Saavedra. Executives from major salmon producing companies, supplier firms, industry association leaders, academic representatives, technical centers, researchers, and participants from the aquaculture innovation ecosystem will also be present. The event will begin by reviewing the origins of Chilean salmon farming, starting with the commencement of operations at the Río Pescado fish farm, a project considered the foundational milestone of commercial salmon farming in Chile. A commemorative video specially produced for the 50th anniversary of the salmon farming industry will be screened during the opening ceremony, reviewing the main milestones, transformations, and iconic moments from the early stages to the present day's technological, health, and production advances.
In the keynote speech segment, Carlos Wurmann, President of the International Center for Strategic Studies for Aquaculture (Centro Internacional de Estudios Estratégicos para la Acuicultura), will discuss the evolution of the Chilean salmon farming industry, its major transformations, and the challenges the sector faces amidst increasingly stringent regulatory requirements, sustainability, and global food security. The morning will also feature a panel discussion on "The Past, Present, and Future of Aquaculture," with participants including Carlos Odebret, President of the Magallanes Salmon Farmers Association (Asociación de Salmonicultores de Magallanes), SalmonChile President Patricio Melero, Salmon Council Regional Director Ángela Saavedra, and Undersecretary Osvaldo Urrutia, aiming to review historical milestones, regulatory challenges, growth prospects, and the future of the salmon farming industry. The afternoon will continue exploring aquaculture's contribution to national development, innovation, and accumulated capabilities. A panel discussion titled "Chile, a Blue Power: 50 Years Building an Industry, 50 Years Building National Capabilities" will be held, featuring participants such as Alicia Gallardo, President of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) Aquatic Animal Health Standards Commission, international aquaculture innovation expert Adolfo Alvial, and Mowi Chile General Manager Fernando Villarroel, discussing topics related to sustainability, scientific capacity, health evolution, and the technological outlook for national salmon farming.
The event will also feature a preview screening of the second season of "Living Water: The Future of the Sea" (Agua Viva: El Futuro del Mar), a series directed by Tomás Vigneaux, which includes an episode about the history of the Chilean salmon farming industry and the legacy of its early development participants. The event will conclude with the presentation of the Sello Salmón (Salmon Seal) awards, recognizing careers, initiatives, and leadership that have made significant contributions to the development of the Chilean salmon farming industry in areas such as sustainability, innovation, science, connection, female leadership, and the spirit of salmon farming.
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