en.Wedoany.com Reported - The 11th National Aquaculture Congress of Chile (XI Congreso Nacional de Acuicultura), scheduled to take place from November 30 to December 2, 2026, has already secured support from multiple companies and institutions, further solidifying its position as a key platform for scientific exchange, innovation, and industry collaboration in Chile's aquaculture sector.
The congress will be held at the Diego Rivera Theater (Teatro Diego Rivera) in Puerto Montt. Diamond sponsors include SalmoFood; Platinum sponsors include Veterquímica, STIM, QLF Labs, Sudvet, Benchmark Genetics, Cermaq, Salmones Antártica, Yadran, and Imenco. Golden sponsors are BioMar and Skretting; Copper sponsors are Acuanativa and ScaleAQ.
In addition to sponsors, the congress has received support from several institutions, including the Undersecretariat of Fisheries and Aquaculture (Subpesca), the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Service (Sernapesca), the Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG), AmiChile, the National Oceanographic Committee (CONA), the Salmon Council (Consejo del Salmón), INTESAL, the Magallanes Salmon Farmers Association (Asociación de Salmonicultores de Magallanes), the Aquaculture Innovation Club (Club de Innovación Acuícola), and Mevea.
The organizing committee stated that the growing interest from companies in this initiative reflects the increasing importance of the National Aquaculture Congress as a platform for knowledge exchange, discussion of industry challenges, and the building of collaborative networks across academic, production, and public sectors. The congress aims to bring together researchers, students, professionals, companies, public institutions, and civil society representatives to discuss topics such as nutrition, health, genetics, sustainability, technological innovation, governance, and regional development.
Submissions for scientific and technical abstracts are now open, inviting researchers, students, professionals, and industry representatives to present their research findings. Registration for the congress has also begun, with discounted rates available for those who register during the early registration period (until August 24, 2026), with different prices based on participation categories. The organizing committee invites members of the national and international aquaculture community to participate in this major event, bringing together forces from scientific, production, public, and private sectors. For more information, visit the congress website (https://congresoacuicultura2026.cl/) or contact the organizing committee (acuicultura2026@uchile.cl).
