ProChile, through its Canadian Trade Office, is pleased to invite you to participate in a Workshop for Aquaculture Suppliers in the Canadian market.

The objective of this workshop is to strengthen the entrepreneur’s strategic vision regarding his business, and the perspectives according to the current situation. As well as sharing the characteristics and opportunities offered by the market for the internationalization of the sector.

16.00

Welcoming words

Rodrigo Valenzuela

ProChile Santiago

16:05

Overview of Canada and Chilean acquaculture

Fernando Acuña

Trade Commissioner of Chile in Toronto

16.15

Moderated Panel (Moderated by Lora Rigutto, ProChile Canada)

·         Overview of the Canadian aquaculture industry

·         Impact of COVID-19 on the industry

·         Latest technology developments in the industry

·         Opportunities for collaboration; including NRC IRAP program; co-financing of international projects

·         Business expansion to the Canadian market for applied innovation and technology

Cyr Couturier

Marine Biologist/Aquaculture Scientist

School of Fisheries

Marine Institute of Memorial University

Warren Nagata

Industrial Technology Advisor, Industrial Research Assistance Program

Andrew Bauder

Industrial Technology Advisor, International Networks Team

Industrial Research Assistance   Program – National Research

Council of Canada

Sheila Paterson

COO, COVE – Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship

17.15

Q&A