Committee Members

The Organizing Committee brought together professionals from Chilean universities and institutions to ensure the smooth delivery of AD14.

• Rolando Chamy — Chairman
• Francisca Rosenkranz — Executive Secretariat
• María Cristina Schiappacasse
• Gonzalo Ruiz
• David Jeison
• Lorna Guerrero
• Silvio Montalvo
• Juan Pablo Pereira
• Patricio Neumann
• Alejandra Cerda
• Carolina González
• Felipe Villalobos

The committee oversaw all operational aspects of the congress — from venue preparation at Viña del Mar's conference facilities to technical visit coordination, registration logistics, and on-site support for delegates and speakers.

The Organizing Committee for AD14 World Congress brought together a dedicated group of professionals from across Chile's academic and research institutions. This team worked behind the scenes for months, coordinating every aspect of the event from venue logistics in Viña del Mar to the scientific program and technical sessions. Their efforts ensured that specialists in anaerobic digestion, instrumentation, control, and microbial ecology could gather for meaningful knowledge exchange. The committee managed the review process for oral and poster presentations, arranged keynote plenaries and workshops, and organized social events for accompanying persons. Their careful planning created a seamless experience for all attendees, from submission deadlines to the final day of the congress.

The local organizing team's deep expertise in anaerobic digestion and related fields shaped the technical direction of AD14. By bringing together researchers focused on pre-treatment, operation, modelling, and automation of anaerobic processes, the committee ensured the program addressed both fundamental science and practical applications. Hot topics such as temperature optimization, resource reuse, and climate change mitigation were given prominent space in the schedule. The committee also facilitated specialized visits and networking opportunities, allowing participants to share moments and discuss advances in the field. Their commitment to quality and collaboration made AD14 a landmark event for the global anaerobic digestion community.