Capitalisation Workshop, Final Transnational Conference, and Hybrid Demonstration Event, October 8–9, 2026 at Rex Hotel
On Thursday, October 8, and Friday, October 9, 2026, Kalamata will host the closing events of the European project OliveOilMedNet (Interreg Euro-MED). Producers, researchers, agri-food businesses, and public officials from across the Mediterranean will gather at the Rex Hotel (26 Aristomenous St.), with remote access available for online attendees.
The project focuses on reinforcing the authenticity and sustainability of Mediterranean olive oil. Over these two days, organizers will present key project outcomes, officially sign the Capitalisation Agreement to ensure the initiative’s long-term legacy, and highlight case studies from regional producers in the Peloponnese.
“Sustainability is not a luxury; it is an absolute prerequisite for the future of olive farming” stated the Vice Governor of Messinia, Anastasios Adamopoulos. “OliveOilMedNet provides us with tangible tools to safeguard the identity of our local olive varieties and bring authentic Messinian olive oil to dinner tables around the globe.”
Programat a Glance
- Thursday, Oct 8, 10:00–14:30: Capitalisation Workshop (hosted by the Region of Peloponnese), livestreamed via Microsoft Teams
- Thursday, Oct 8, 17:00–21:00: Final Transnational Conference (hosted by the Preveza Chamber of Commerce), livestreamed via Zoom
- Friday, Oct 9, 09:00–12:00: Hybrid Demonstration Event: “Networking and Authenticity of EVOO” (hosted by the Region of Peloponnese), hybrid format (pre-registration required)
Thursday, Oct 8, 10:00–14:30 — Capitalisation Workshop
The Capitalisation Workshop (“Transfer, Capitalisation& Future Cooperation”) is designed to ensure the project’s deliverables and findings remain actionable long after its official completion. Following welcome addresses from the Region of Peloponnese, local municipal development authorities, and the Lead Partner, the session will cover:
- Project outcomes and milestones, presented by the Project Coordinator
- The project’sCapitalisationPlan
- The Capitalisation Agreement, detailed by regional representatives and the Project Coordinator
- Opportunities for transferring best practices, presented by Georges Youssef, CEO of Agrocedrus
The session features an open floor discussion and the formal endorsement of the Capitalisation Agreement at 13:00 by network members, partners, and invited stakeholders, concluding with a networking lunch.
Thursday, Oct 8, 17:00–21:00 — Final Transnational Conference
The Final Transnational Conference is organized by the Preveza Chamber of Commerce, the project’s Lead Partner. Opening remarks will be delivered by Ioannis Bouris, President of the Preveza Chamber, and Dimitris Ptochos, Governor of the Peloponnese.
The conference presents certification of geographical and botanical origin, environmentally friendly practices in olive groves and mills, the Mediterranean Olive Oil Network platform, and the digital catalogue of authentic, sustainable extra virgin olive oils. It concludes with an olive oil tasting and a networking dinner.
Friday, Oct 9, 09:00–12:00 — Hybrid Demonstration Event
The Region of Peloponnese presents the Demonstration Event “Networking and Authenticity of EVOO,” accessible both in person and online. Opening addresses will be given by Anastasios Adamopoulos (Vice Governor of Messinia) and Georgios Bourazanis (General Director of Regional Agricultural Economy and Veterinary Services).Presentationswillhighlight:
- Overall project achievements, summarized by the coordinating Preveza Chamber of Commerce
- A specialized digital tool identifying variety and geographical origin, alongside the Authentic Olive Oil Database, presented by ELGO-DIMITRA
- The project’s dedicated Networking Platform, presented by CIA Puglia (Italy)
- Best practices from four Peloponnesian producers excelling in precision agriculture, quality management systems, and organic farming:
- MOLON LAVE S.A. (Ioannis Manikis)
- POLYMENAKOS – MACHOULI S.A. (Leonidas Polymenakos)
- Bläuel Greek Organic Products (Felix Bläuel)
- Sakellaropoulos Organic Olive Groves (George Sakellaropoulos)
The session concludes with an open Q&A.
Event Details & Participation
All in-person sessions will be held at Rex Hotel, 26 Aristomenous St., Kalamata. The primaryworkinglanguageisEnglish.
- Capitalisation Workshop (Oct 8): Includes Greek interpretation.
- Join online via Microsoft Teams (Meeting ID: 382 842 310 581 859 | Passcode: sJ2ta6FK)
- Final Conference (Oct 8): Livestreamed via Zoom with automated real-time captions in English, Greek, and Italian.
- Registeratoliveoilmednet.live
- Demonstration Event (Oct 9): Advance registration required.
Press Inquiries: Peloponnese Development Agency
