The VII National Olive and Oil Conference at Agraria

From October 14 to 16, 2026, the Università Mediterranea di Reggio Calabria will host the 7th National Conference on Olives and Olive Oil, a key event for research, technology, and innovation in the olive oil and olive oil supply chain. The event is promoted by the "Olives and Olive Oil" Working Group of the Italian Society of Horticulture (SOI), in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture of the Mediterranean University of Reggio Calabria and the CREA Research Center for Olive, Fruit, and Citrus Growing.

The program includes two days of scientific sessions and a final day of technical visits. The workshops will address key issues for the future of olive growing, including genetic improvement, sustainability, climate change, precision agriculture, mechanization, plant protection, oil quality and traceability, the circular economy, and the valorization of olive oil production. 

The initiative represents an important opportunity for researchers, technicians, professionals, and industry operators to connect, promoting the dissemination of the latest scientific and technological innovations to support the competitiveness and sustainability of the supply chain. 

Further information and registration details are available on the conference's official website .

Poster for the Olive Oil and Olive Tree Conference

Oil and Olive Tree Conference Program