International Olive Oil Network presents the Future of Olive Oil
Become a Recognized Olive Oil Expert
10-15 NOVEMBER 2025 ATHENS, GREECE
Join Our Advanced Olive Oil Sommelier Certificate Program
Experience the world’s first global program blending expert-led training, immersive field visits, cultural exploration, and industry-wide networking—all culminating in a globally recognized certification.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
A New Era in Olive Oil Education Begins
Launching in 2025, the Future of Olive Oil five-day program revolutionizes how professionals and enthusiasts worldwide engage with olive oil. This pioneering program integrates in-depth sensory analysis, cutting-edge gastronomy applications, sustainable production methods, and forward-thinking business strategies—guiding you from passionate learner to authoritative leader in the global olive oil sector.
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ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Why This Program?
We bridge the gap between passion and profession.
Acquire expert knowledge from top-tier instructors, gain invaluable hands-on experience, and develop the skills to shape the future of olive oil on the world stage.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Program Highlights
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Become a Recognized Olive Oil Expert
Prestigious Certification
Earn an internationally recognized credential that sets you apart.
Business & Branding Focus
Master the art of premium olive oil marketing and brand-building. Build your brand as a sommelier and olive oil expert.
Global Connections
Connect with producers, chefs, sommeliers, and entrepreneurs from around the globe.
PROGRAM BENEFITS
Transform Your Passion into a Global Profession
Hands-On Learning
Gain advanced tasting skills, explore rare cultivars, perfect culinary pairings, excel in connecting with and presenting to consumers and experience olive oil production on premium estates.
Career Advancement
Gain recognition as a recognized olive oil expert (Advanced Sommelier Certification) leveraging your new credentials to grow in any sector of the industry.
Industry Connections
Forge priceless relationships at the Future of Olive Oil Summit, linking you to leaders and innovators across the value chain.
Flexible Learning
Fast-track newcomers and professionals alike, ensuring everyone has a clear path to expertise.
WHY THIS TRANING
The Transformative Power of Olive Oil Sommelier Training Across the Value Chain
From farm to table, the olive oil industry tackles a shared mission of excellence, authenticity, and deeper consumer engagement.
Our sommelier-focused training brings every stakeholder under one roof—helping producers refine quality, retailers stand out in competitive markets, culinary experts revolutionize menus, experienced sommeliers elevate the way they engage with the consumer and their experiences, and consumers make more informed purchases.
By unifying these perspectives, we raise standards, champion profitability, and spark global growth in every segment of the olive oil world.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Is This Program Right for You?
Ideal for anyone across the olive oil ecosystem—producers, retailers, sommeliers, tasting panel members, culinary pros, and ambitious newcomers—aspiring to master the art of EVOO selection, gastronomic pairing, and responsible production:
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Sommeliers & Tasting Panel Members
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Culinary & Gastronomy Professionals
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Olive Oil Producers & Retailers
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Entrepreneurs & Brand Developers
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Enthusiasts Ready to Go Pro
Sommeliers
& Tasting Panel Members
Culinary & Gastronomy Professionals
Olive Oil Producers
& Retailers
Entrepreneurs
& Brand Developers
RECOGNITION THROUGH CREDIBLE EDUCATION
Certified for Excellence - A Seal of Trust in Olive Oil Education
At Future of Olive Oil, we set the gold standard for olive oil training and certification. Our multi-layered program ensures every participant gains the expertise, practical know-how, and international recognition to thrive as a premier olive oil expert and sommelier.
Aligned with world-renowned quality frameworks and backed by CPD accreditation, our courses meet the stringent benchmarks upheld by top-tier institutions and universities worldwide.
ENDORSEMENTS & INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP
Trusted by Industry Leaders
Developed in partnership with esteemed institutions and world-class professionals, our program guarantees unparalleled excellence in olive oil education. Selected partners: Swiss Olive Oil Panel, Institute of Food Innovation and Perception at ZHAW University of Zurich, leading experts in sensory science, gastronomy, consumer experience and sustainable production.
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