© Victor Parra
For the first time, Chile will host LACQUA25 – the annual meeting of the Latin American and Caribbean Chapter of the World Aquaculture Society (LACC-WAS) – bringing together leading scientists, producers, and industry stakeholders from across the region. The event will take place from 7-9 October at the Enjoy Hotel Convention Centre in Puerto Varas.
Organised by LACC-WAS in collaboration with the Institute of Aquaculture and Environment at Universidad Austral de Chile and INTESAL (Technological Institute of Salmon), this high-level technical-commercial event and conference will address pressing challenges in aquaculture governance, sustainability, and climate resilience.
Luis Andrés González Agraz, president of the LACC, said in a press release, “As chapter president, I am pleased to warmly invite you to our upcoming regional conference in Puerto Varas, Chile, this October. It will be a unique opportunity to share knowledge, innovations, and experiences that drive the sustainable development of aquaculture in our region.”
Marcela Bravo, project manager at SalmonChile, added, “For Intesal, it is an honour to be a local co-organiser of LACQUA25, an event being held in Chile for the first time, right in the heart of our national aquaculture sector, Puerto Varas. We are proud to represent our country before the international community, showcasing Chile’s strength in science and innovation, which has positioned us as a leader in aquaculture in the Americas and a global reference.”
The programme includes two keynote lectures from internationally recognised researchers, six technical workshops and 18 thematic sessions covering critical aquaculture topics. A broad trade show and poster sessions will run alongside the scientific programme, along with site visits to local aquaculture operations, regional food tastings and a guided tour of Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park.
Sandra Marín Arribas, academic at ACUIAM and a member of the scientific and organising committee, commented, “We hope to see active participation from academics, researchers, undergraduate and graduate students, and producers who are eager to learn about the latest advancements in aquaculture science, technology, and innovation. As host country, we aim to contribute significantly to key cross-cutting topics in aquaculture, through keynote lectures, workshops, oral presentations, and posters.”
Abstract submissions are open until 31 July 2025.
