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The upcoming edition of the Expoliva International Scientific, Technical and Knowledge Transfer Symposium , which is being held for the twenty-second time within the framework of EXPOLIVA 2025, is consolidating its position as the main meeting point for researchers, technicians, and professionals in the world of olive groves and olive oil. Organized by the Olive Grove Foundation, the event will address the challenges and opportunities of the sector with a firm commitment to sustainability, health, and innovation. With more than three decades of history, this forum has become a benchmark for knowledge exchange and the promotion of advanced technologies in the olive oil sector. The 2025 edition will also be notable for the participation of several operational groups that will showcase their results during the symposium. These include the GO Simbioliva (Simbioliva Group) in a dedicated program space, along with innovative projects for the olive and olive oil sectors. The symposium thus reaffirms its role as a platform of excellence for connecting science, technology, and sustainable development around olive oil, a cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet and an economic engine for many regions. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION

Expoliva 2025: The great event for the global olive sector The International Olive Oil and Related Industries Fair, Expoliva, is celebrating its 22nd edition from May 14 to 17. This event, considered the most important in the sector worldwide, aims to boost the olive oil economy by promoting trade between producers and consumers. With an estimated attendance of 50,000 professionals at each edition, Expoliva is not only a commercial showcase but also a leading forum in key areas such as research, health, and technology applied to olive groves. Throughout the fair, conferences, seminars, and scientific meetings will be held to address the sector's challenges and opportunities. Key topics of Expoliva 2025: Smart agriculture and its impact on production. Utilization of olive by-products for a circular economy. Quality and innovation , essential elements for the competitiveness of olive oil. Internationalization and export , keys to market expansion. Strengthening domestic consumption by promoting the olive oil culture. Gastronomy and new trends in cooking with olive oil. Reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and its implications for the sector. Environment and sustainability , the priority focus of this edition. This year, Expoliva will place special emphasis on the sustainability of olive groves , highlighting the need for them to be a profitable and sustainable crop from three perspectives: economic, ensuring the viability of farms; innovative, optimizing scarce resources like water; and environmental, ensuring biodiversity and respect for the natural environment.

On May 16 , the Simbioliva project will be presented at the 22nd International Scientific-Technical and Transfer Symposium Expoliva , where it will also have an informative poster on display, consolidating its position as one of the outstanding initiatives in terms of innovation and sustainability for the olive sector. The presentation will take place in IFEJA's Guadalcotón room , between 11:30 and 11:45 , as part of the session dedicated to R&D&I projects from the Agro-Food Cooperatives of Andalusia . César Díaz will be in charge of presenting Simbioliva, representing the organization. Simbioliva focuses on the valorization of olive byproducts through sustainable processes, reinforcing the sector's commitment to the circular economy and environmental efficiency. Its presentation is part of the official Expoliva program, a key event for highlighting the advances that will shape the future of olive oil.