FUTURE OF OLIVE OIL SUMMIT
Our Mission
The Future of Olive Oil Summit (FOOS) is an international gathering held as part of the 360° Olive Oil Sommelier Advanced Certificate Program. Its purpose is to bring together the local olive oil community and ecosystem with the IOON Council of Experts and the global participants of the 360° program.
FOOS serves as a collaborative platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and inspiration — bridging science, gastronomy, culture, and sustainability.
The 2025 theme, Cultivating Journeys, highlights oleotourism as a living intersection of heritage, environment, and experience, celebrating how olive oil connects people, land, and purpose across borders
FOOS is part of the 360° Olive Oil Sommelier Advanced Certificate Program (10–15 November 2025), a CPD-accredited professional program delivered with the Zurich University of Applied Sciences and the Swiss Olive Oil Panel.
While the 360° program is an immersive professional journey for selected participants, FOOS opens its doors to a broader audience — creating a unique bridge between local producers, international experts, and global enthusiasts.
Organised by the International Olive Oil Network (IOON) with academic and industry partners.
FUTURE OF OLIVE OIL SUMMIT
Program Highlights
Theme 2025:
Cultivating Journeys – Environment, Heritage and Oleotourism
Wednesday, 12 November 2025 starting at 2pm
Global Roundtables
Global Roundtables with IOON Council of Experts exploring the future of olive oil.
Spotlight on Asia
Cultural practices and consumption patterns.
Oleotourism Insights
Oleotourism Insights from Mediterranean leaders and community initiatives.
Innovation in Sustainability
Cultivar resilience & Climate Change
Producer Stories & Case Studies
Firsthand journeys from harvest to bottle.
Followed by: Networking Reception
FUTURE OF OLIVE OIL SUMMIT
Featured Speakers
Prof. Juan Antonio Parrilla-González
(Spain)
Oleotourism & Cooperative Innovation Expert | Vice-Dean, University of Jaén | Technical Director, Picualia Oleoturismo
Dr. Georgios Koubouris
(Greece)
Olive Tree Research & Climate Innovation Leader | Research Director, ELGO-DIMITRA
Alky Ma
(Hong Kong)
Tea, Olive Oil & Water Sommelier | Sensory Experience Curator
Antonios Tripintiris
(Greece)
Entrepreneur | Sigri Olive Mill
Emmanouil (Manolis) Karpadakis
(Greece)
Olive Oil Quality, Value Chain & Innovation Expert | VP Cretan Exporters Association
Nicholas Coleman
(United States)
International Olive Oil Expert & Brand Strategist | Co-Founder, Grove and Vine (New York)
Marisa Silva
(Argentina / Switzerland)
Olive Oil Expert & Hotelier | International Olive Oil Network
Dimitra Spiliopoulou
(Greece)
Biologist & Regenerative Olive Grower | Dia Elis Olive Grove
Jungsuk Lee
(South Korea)
Olive Culture Ambassador & Communicator | Founding Director, Korea International Olive Oil Competition (KIOOC)
Prof. Annette Bongartz
(Switzerland)
Sensory Science & Olive Oil Expert | Head of Food Perception Group, ZHAW | Panel Leader, Swiss Olive Oil Panel
Spyros Tsevas
(Greece / Switzerland)
Olive Oil Expert, Entrepreneur & Quality Standards Advocate | International Olive Oil Network
Why Attend
Leading
Experts
Gain insights from world-leading experts across disciplines.
Global Future
Experience olive oil in its birthplace while looking toward its global future.
Connections
Connect with producers, chefs, researchers, and sommeliers.
Olive Oil Science
Discover the latest in olive oil science, health, and sustainability.
360° Olive Oil Sommelier Week
Be part of the flagship public event of the 360° Olive Oil Sommelier week.
FUTURE OF OLIVE OIL SUMMIT
Practical Information
Date:
Wednesday, 12 November 2025
starting at 2pm (~4 hours)
Venue:
NEW Hotel, Athens, Greece
Check out the location
Part of the 360° Olive Oil Sommelier Advanced Certificate Program (10–15 November 2025). Participants of the full program enjoy automatic access to FOOS. External attendance is by invitation only.