The organizers of the SRS 2026 International Conference, November 9 to 11, 2026, in southern Chile. officially invite researchers, professionals, and postgraduate students in fish health and salmon farming to submit their work on Salmon Rickettsial Syndrome (SRS)—one of the most complex and high-impact diseases affecting global aquaculture.
Abstract Submission Guidelines
Abstracts must be submitted in English—the official language of the event—via the conference website. Submissions must comply with the following technical criteria:
- Length & Layout: Maximum of two pages, single-spaced, and fully justified.
- Typography: Formatted strictly in Times New Roman, 10-point font.
- Visuals: Any included figures or tables must align with the format and be clearly legible.
Authors must indicate their preference for either an oral presentation or a poster session; however, the scientific committee reserves the right to make the final decision. Accepted papers will be featured in a digital compilation distributed to all attendees.
“We warmly invite researchers, professionals, and students to submit their work and be part of SRS 2026. We aim for this conference to become a key meeting point for sharing scientific advances and strengthening collaborative networks around the main challenges facing the global aquaculture industry,” stated Dr. Ruben Avendaño Herrera, Associate Director of the INCAR² Center and academic at Universidad Andrés Bello (UNAB).
Thematic Sessions and Strategic Backing
The scientific program features six thematic sessions designed to tackle the disease from diverse perspectives, including: Animal Health and Welfare; Environmental Epidemiology and Predictive Modeling; SRS Control Tools; and Technological and Biotechnological Tools for its Control. Additional modules will explore the intersection of science, industry, and public policy.
Dr. Valentina Valenzuela Muñoz, Principal Investigator at INCAR², highlighted the event’s scope:
“SRS 2026 is expected to be a key platform to foster knowledge exchange and collaborative work in the field of fish health and sustainable aquaculture. We invite the entire scientific and professional community to register and take part.”
The conference is sponsored by Vaxxinova, Alianza Yelcho, Mowi, and Virbac, with official endorsement from SUBPESCA, SERNAPESCA, INTESAL, SalmonChile, the Salmon Council, and the Magallanes Salmon Farmers Association. Strategic media partners include AQUA, InfoSALMON, Mundo Acuícola, Partnerfish, AquaHoy, Panorama Acuícola, and AquaFeed.com.
Organizations interested in sponsorship and corporate visibility opportunities can reach out to the organizing committee at eventosincar2@udec.cl.
More information and registration: www.srs2026conference.cl
Editor at the digital magazine AquaHoy. He holds a degree in Aquaculture Biology from the National University of Santa (UNS) and a Master’s degree in Science and Innovation Management from the Polytechnic University of Valencia, with postgraduate diplomas in Business Innovation and Innovation Management. He possesses extensive experience in the aquaculture and fisheries sector, having led the Fisheries Innovation Unit of the National Program for Innovation in Fisheries and Aquaculture (PNIPA). He has served as a senior consultant in technology watch, an innovation project formulator and advisor, and a lecturer at UNS. He is a member of the Peruvian College of Biologists and was recognized by the World Aquaculture Society (WAS) in 2016 for his contribution to aquaculture.
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