The inaugural edition of the “Salmon Summit 2024: Advancing Chilean Salmon Farming Towards 2050,” organized by SalmonChile A.G., has successfully concluded. This gathering brought together entrepreneurs, industry leaders, civil society representatives, and community members to engage in meaningful discussions regarding the key challenges that the salmon aquaculture sector is likely to face in the near future. Te event was inaugurated with a keynote address from former President Eduardo Frei Ruiz-Tagle, who articulated the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the salmon farming sector. The concluding discussions focused on the question, “What strategies can be implemented to enhance salmon aquaculture by 2050 in Chile?” Notable contributions came from former Defense Minister Vivianne Blanlot, SOFOFA Secretary General Rodrigo Yáñez, Óscar Landerretche, who is the Academic Director of the Master’s in Public Policy at the University of Chile, and Renato Quiñones, Director of the Interdisciplinary Center for Aquaculture Research (INCAR). Vivianne Blanlot stressed the importance of enhancing communication between government agencies and the private sector to ensure the sustainable
Renato Quiñones, the head of the Interdisciplinary Center for Aquaculture Research (INCAR), emphasized that a significant challenge facing the future of salmon farming in Chile by the year 2050 is its integration with conservation initiatives. He argued that scientific understanding is essential for tackling this issue. In his closing remarks at the event, Arturo Clément, president of SalmonChile, expressed his excitement regarding the event’s success, praising the high quality of the presenters and panelists. He noted a shared conclusion among them: the pressing necessity for a unified national strategy for salmon farming. Clément advocated for an aquaculture framework that anticipates the year 2050, one that empowers all stakeholders in the sector to create value, implement sustainable policies, and enable Chile to play a significant role in the global food supply.
