By INCAR²
The international meeting, to be held in Puerto Varas in November, will bring together key stakeholders to address the main health challenge in salmon farming: Salmon Rickettsial Syndrome.
The Undersecretariat for Fisheries and Aquaculture (SUBPESCA) has confirmed its sponsorship of the first International Conference on Salmon Rickettsial Syndrome (SRS2026) – Integrating Science, Industry and Policy for Sustainable Salmon Aquaculture, which will take place from November 9 to 11, 2026, in Puerto Varas, Los Lagos Region.
The conference, to be held at the Wyndham Petra Hotel in Puerto Varas, will bring together researchers, producers, regulatory authorities, supplier companies, and representatives from civil society to discuss scientific and technological advances related to the prevention, diagnosis, and control of piscirickettsiosis.
According to the event’s Scientific Committee, “Having the sponsorship of the Undersecretariat for Fisheries and Aquaculture at SRS2026 is essential to strengthen the link between the generation of scientific knowledge and decision-making at the national level. SUBPESCA plays a key role in defining evidence-based policies and regulatory frameworks, which are essential to move toward more sustainable aquaculture. Likewise, as INCAR² Center, we deeply value its support for this initiative, as it reinforces the need to address complex challenges such as SRS from an integrated perspective, where science, industry, and public policy work together in a coordinated manner for the benefit of the sector.”
SUBPESCA’s support for SRS2026 underscores the importance of this international meeting, which seeks to coordinate efforts among science, industry, and public policy to address one of the main health challenges in salmon farming.
The Undersecretariat for Fisheries and Aquaculture (SUBPESCA), an agency under the Ministry of Economy, Development and Tourism, is responsible for regulating and managing fisheries and aquaculture activities through policies, regulations, and management measures based on the precautionary principle and an ecosystem approach, supported by the best available scientific evidence. It also promotes the sustainable development of the sector, with an emphasis on transparency, equity, and the participation of men and women involved in fisheries and aquaculture.
From the organizing team, it was highlighted that SRS2026 will mark a milestone as the first international conference devoted exclusively to piscirickettsiosis—better known as Salmon Rickettsial Syndrome—bringing together experts, companies, authorities, and research centers from around the world. In this regard, they extended an open invitation to all stakeholders in the aquaculture ecosystem to take part in the event. “We invite institutions, companies, and organizations to be part of this unique global initiative, which aims to strengthen collaboration among science, industry, and public policy. SRS2026 is an unprecedented opportunity to share experiences, showcase advances, and build joint solutions to one of the main health challenges in salmon farming,” stated the organizing team.
The conference is currently sponsored by Vaxxinova, Alianza Yelcho, Mowi, and Virbac, and supported by SUBPESCA, SERNAPESCA, INTESAL and the industry associations SalmonChile, the Salmon Council, and the Magallanes Salmon Farmers Association. In addition, SRS 2026 Conference will have the participation and support of media partners including Medios AQUA, InfoSALMON, Mundo Acuícola, Partnerfish, AquaHoy, Panorama Acuícola, and AquaFeed.com.
The conference program will include keynote speeches, thematic sessions, scientific presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, featuring national and international experts. Interested institutions and organizations can explore different sponsorship and participation options by contacting the organizing team at eventosincar2@udec.cl, where they can learn about visibility opportunities during the event.
More information and registration: www.srs2026conference.cl
Participant registration: https://puentecientifico.cl/congresses/srs-2026/registration/
Submit Your Abstracts: https://www.srs2026conference.cl/abtract
