The Olive Oil World Congress (OOWC), to be held on July 2 and 3 at the Belém Cultural Center in Lisbon, will turn the Portuguese capital into the leading international meeting point for the olive oil sector. Over the course of two days, institutional leaders, international organizations, industry representatives, researchers, and operators from across the olive oil value chain will discuss the major challenges shaping the future of global olive growing and olive oil production.
The international dimension of the event continues to grow, and the Congress Honorary Committee already includes ministers and government representatives from some of the most important Mediterranean countries. These include Ahmed El Bouari, Minister of Agriculture of Morocco; Anton Refalo, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food of Malta; José Manuel Fernandes, Portugal’s Minister of Agriculture and Sea; Nizar Hani, Minister of Agriculture of Lebanon; and Riziq Salaiimiya, Minister of Agriculture of Palestine. The Honorary Committee also includes Julián Martínez Lizán, Regional Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Rural Development of Castilla-La Mancha, and Ramón Fernández-Pacheco, Regional Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development of Andalusia, two of the world’s leading olive oil-producing regions.
The official opening of the OOWC will be led by Jaime Lillo, Executive Director of the International Olive Council (IOC), and José Manuel Fernandes, Portugal’s Minister of Agriculture and Sea. Following the institutional opening, the inaugural keynote speech, “The Future of Olive Oil in a Changing World: Innovation, Climate and Global Demand,” will be delivered by Dr. Fabrice DeClerc of EAT-Lancet, who will address the strategic role of olive oil in the future of global food systems.
According to Jaime Lillo, Executive Director of the International Olive Council (IOC), “this congress contributes to the solutions that will guarantee the sustainability, efficiency, and quality of olive oil in the years ahead, because international experts will participate to analyze the current situation and define key strategies to ensure that olive oil maintains its competitiveness and accessibility in global markets.”
Global olive growing is currently at a pivotal moment for its future, and this event will serve as a platform to discuss topics such as adaptation to climate change, digitalization, and the use of artificial intelligence, all from a highly practical perspective aimed at helping attendees from around the world understand the latest trends and innovations. The congress will not only explore how these innovations affect olive oil production and quality, but also how new technologies can improve farm efficiency, optimize resource management, and contribute to the sector’s sustainability. It will be a unique opportunity to discover the latest advances in the industry, connect with international experts, and learn about the most effective strategies for addressing the challenges that will shape the future of olive growing worldwide.
The OOWC program will address some of the key challenges facing the international olive oil sector. Through various sessions and round tables, participants will discuss issues such as the sustainability and resilience of olive groves in the face of climate change, technological innovation applied to production, farm digitalization, olive oil quality and authenticity, the evolution of international markets, and the role of health and gastronomy in increasing global consumption.
This is also a crucial moment for companies, making it essential to understand firsthand the direction being set by the leading institutions governing the future of the sector, as well as by governments responsible for implementing future regulations affecting the industry.
All of these issues will have a direct impact not only on the industry itself, but also on end consumers. The sector’s ability to innovate, adapt to climate change, and improve production efficiency will be key to ensuring a future supply of olive oil that is higher in quality, more sustainable, healthier, and accessible to millions of consumers worldwide.
All individuals, companies, or public and private institutions in the olive oil sector interested in participating in the Congress can complete their registration through the following link: OOWC Registration Page
The Congress already has the institutional support of the International Olive Council (IOC), CIHEAM Zaragoza, and the Mediterranean Diet Foundation, along with public entities such as the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Alimentos de España), Portugal’s Ministry of Agriculture and Sea, the Government of Castilla-La Mancha (“Campo y Alma”), the Government of Catalonia, and IMIDRA.
In the private sector, this second edition is currently supported, in addition to Olivum, by organizations such as AgroBank, the Spanish Olive Oil Interprofessional Organization, GEA Group, APOAC (Association for the Promotion of Olive Groves and Olive Oil of Aire e Candeeiros), Adsaica (Association for the Development of the Aire e Candeeiros Mountains), Feria de Zaragoza (ENOMAQ), Kubota, Dazeite, and Siliker.
The OOWC invites everyone to become part of this international collaborative project, encouraging them to explore sponsorship and cooperation opportunities. Further information is available through the OOWC Technical Secretariat by calling +34 91 721 79 29 or emailing info@oliveoilwc.com
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