Dr. Hernán Cáceres is Executive Director of the National Lithium and Salar Institute (INLiSa). He holds a PhD in Industrial Engineering from the University at Buffalo (USA). He has served as Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Director of the Science and Technology Park at the Universidad Católica del Norte. He has led strategic projects in research, innovation, and technological development related to lithium and sustainable salt flat management. His work promotes the integration of science, industry, and public policy to strengthen the lithium value chain in Latin America, driving international collaborations in sustainability, extraction technologies, and the circular economy.