Cristian Rojas Olivares is the Head of Innovation and Mining Development at the Ministry of Mining in Chile, with over two years of experience in advancing sustainable mining policies and innovation. Currently, he leads strategic initiatives in the Division of Strategy and Public Mining Policies, focusing on integrating technological advancements and decarbonization into the mining sector. Cristian has a strong academic and professional background, with expertise in sustainable innovation, digital transformation, and public policy. He also serves as an academic at the University of Santiago, teaching courses in Economic Engineering and Project Evaluation for the Mining Department. Cristian is passionate about sustainable development and has significant experience in formulating and evaluating both private and social projects, managing innovation portfolios, and fostering productive development within the mining sector.