All sectors, from production to consumption, will come together at Olivtech with a rich program of events!
Olivtech – the 12th Olive, Olive Oil, Dairy Products, Wine and Technologies Fair, organized by İZFAŞ and hosted by İzmir Metropolitan Municipality, will be held at Fuar İzmir C Hall between April 30 and May 2, 2026. In addition to the trade volume it will generate, the fair will stand out with its comprehensive event program, bringing together industry professionals, academics, and all relevant stakeholders to address the entire process from production to consumption from multiple perspectives.
The program, enriched with opening speeches, panels, culinary workshops, tasting events, product launches, experience areas, and exhibitions, will examine the journey from production to consumption under various themes. Topics such as agricultural transformation, food quality, production processes, branding, sustainability, value chain, consumption habits, and gastronomy will be discussed, shedding light on current dynamics of the sector.
Olivtech’s event program has been prepared in collaboration with universities, public institutions, and industry stakeholders. İzmir Metropolitan Municipality’s Agricultural Services Department, relevant municipal units, universities, and sector representatives have all contributed to the program. Through this collaborative effort, the events held throughout the fair will explore the production-to-consumption process under different themes.
The Olivtech event program consists of sessions that address the value chain from production to consumption with a holistic perspective. Topics such as agricultural transformation, food quality, sustainability, production processes, branding, and consumption habits will be evaluated from multiple angles with the participation of industry professionals, academics, and stakeholders. Bringing together different disciplines, these sessions will shed light on the current dynamics of the sector.
In the culinary workshops moderated by Chef Özlem Mekik, chefs from İzmir’s leading hotels experts in their fields will present their special recipes inspired by Aegean and İzmir cuisine to visitors. Focused on local products, olive oil, and regional flavors, these workshops will offer participants a hands-on and inspiring gastronomic experience.
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The tasting events, organized in collaboration with universities, will focus on the sensory analysis of products, particularly olive oil and cheese.
Brought to life with the contributions of the Gastronomy and Culinary Arts departments of Dokuz Eylül University, İzmir University of Economics, and İzmir Katip Çelebi University, as well as İzmir Konak Vocational School, these events aim to combine academic knowledge with practical experience and provide visitors with a conscious consumption perspective.
The “Traces of Production” exhibition, prepared in collaboration with the Köstem Olive Oil Museum, will explore the journey of olive oil production from past to present. Enriched with production techniques, equipment, and visual materials, the exhibition will present the story of the olive—from branch to table—through an experiential narrative.
You can visit the website to learn more about the Köstem Olive Oil Museum, the largest olive oil museum in the world.
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Olivbar will meet visitors as an experience area where special tastings of olive oil and cheese selections from participating companies will take place. Visitors will have the opportunity to compare products from different producers, discovering differences in flavor, quality, and character.