The Peloponnese Region is taking significant steps to promote its high-quality agricultural products and enhance the international presence of local businesses. As part of this strategy, it invites olive oil sector companies to participate in the 11th Olive Oil and Olive Festival, scheduled for April 24-26, 2026, at the International Exhibition Center in Heraklion, Crete.
Who Can Participate
The festival welcomes a diverse range of participants, including:
- Olive producers (both olive oil and table olives)
- Olive mill owners or managers
- Packaging companies and standardizers
- Equipment and agricultural machinery firms
- Bottling, storage, and logistics companies
- Traders and buyers from Greece and abroad
- Business delegations and investors
- Professionals from the agri-food sector
Participation in the festival offers a unique opportunity for showcasing products and services to a specialized international audience. It facilitates networking with industry professionals, buyers, and partners from both Greece and abroad. Attendees will also have the chance to learn about new technologies, innovations, and trends in the olive sector, enhancing their international outreach and fostering new commercial partnerships. Additionally, there will be parallel events, presentations, and thematic sessions.
Participation Costs
The Peloponnese Region will cover a significant portion of the participation costs, with the remaining amount to be borne by the exhibitors. The participation fee for each business or organization is set at €200.
To assist participants, special discounts at hotels in Heraklion and preferential rates for ferry tickets to and from Crete will be available, as detailed in the invitation.
Registration Process
Producers and businesses from the Peloponnese involved in the olive sector are encouraged to fill out the participation form available online. Selection will be based on a first-come, first-served basis.
Official Statement
Thanos Micheloggonas, the Deputy Regional Governor for Tourism, stated:
“This initiative is part of the targeted strategy of the Peloponnese Region to enhance international outreach and highlight local production as a key pillar of development. With a steady focus on the vision of Regional Governor Dimitris Ptochos, we are investing in the quality of local production and businesses, believing in their export potential and their role in enhancing the recognition of the Peloponnese. The significant challenge for the Peloponnese is to present itself in a unified and coordinated manner through a new place brand, creating synergies that strengthen the identity, image, and attractiveness of our region on an international level.”
Contact Information
For further inquiries, interested parties can reach out through the provided communication channels.
This festival represents a vital opportunity for the olive oil industry, aiming to elevate the profile of Peloponnesian products on the global stage.
