World heads to Chile for AquaSur exhibition
THE most important aquaculture show in the southern hemisphere gets under way later this month in Puerto Montt, in the Los Lagos region, the centre of the industry in Chile.
AquaSur, from October 19-22, brings together aquaculture companies from around the world. The last event, in 2014, attracted 20,500 visitors and covered 14,400 square metres of exhibition space.
Despite difficulties faced in the sector, the event has continued to grow since it was created in 2002 and is a magnet for aqua- culture professionals, especially from Central and South America.
‘Although the industry has gone through several situations this year, we firmly believe AquaSur 2016 is set up as a beacon of opportunity that allows us to bring providers and clients over to develop a healthy industry,’ said Cristián Solís, general director of AquaSur 2016.
‘This year the demand for participating has been particularly high.’
The show is expected to draw people from 40 different countries, with a big focus on equipment suppliers among the stand holders.
‘The international relevance of AquaSur is reflected in the international interest - from exhibitors, visitors or even accredited press.
‘In 2012, 48 journalists were credited; in 2014, 62 communications professionals turned up and this year we have no doubt that we will overtake this figure,’ said Solís.
Among the international exhibitors this year is the Danish Fish Tech Group, which recognises that Chile is currently focused on reforming its aquaculture industry.
The emphasis is on making production more innovative, to incorporate more efficient technology and make production more sustainable – something Danish companies can help deliver.