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.
