ELIA LESVOS CONFEST 2026
Speakers
Magda Tsegkou
Journalist with many years of experience in television, radio and digital media. CV:Magda Tsegkou is a Greek journalist from Preveza …
Juan Antonio Polo Palomino
Head of olive oil technology and environment department, International Olive Council · Lifetime Civil Servant CV:Agricultural Engineer specializing in Agri-food …
Juan Antonio Parrilla Gonzalez
PhD in Social and Legal Sciences, Professor at the Department of Economics, University of Jaén, and Director of Picualia. CV:Juan …
Dr. Evangelos (Vaggelis) Dadiotis
Postdoctoral researcher at Northeastern University studying natural bioactive compounds and their roles in inflammation, neurodegeneration, and cancer. CV:Dr. Evangelos (Vaggelis) …
Rosa Maria Lamuela-Raventós
Full Professor, Department of Nutrition, Food Sciences, and Gastronomy, University of Barcelona CV:Dr. Lamuela-Raventos is a Full Professor in the …
Roberta Garibaldi
Professor at the University of Bergamo (Economics and Business Management department), President of the Italian Association on Gastronomy Tourism CV: Roberta …
Ramon Estruch Riba
Senior Consultant, Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Risk and Nutrition Research Leader, Associate Professor CV:Prof. Ramon Estruch is the Principal Investigator of …
Panos Panagos
Senior Scientist & EU Soil Observatory Leader, JRC – European Commission CV:Panos Panagos is a senior scientist at the Joint …
Tassos Kyriakides
Native of Cyprus, completed his B.Sc. as a Fulbright Scholar at UCLA (Biochemistry; 1993) and received his Ph.D. at the …
Pavlina Sverak
Dr. Sverak received her MD from Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic. She is a researcher affiliated with the Department …
Nikos Thomaidis
Professor at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry; Vice-Chair of the …
Vasilis Vasiliou
PhD in Biochemical Pharmacology. Susan Dwight Bliss Professor of Epidemiology and Chair of the Department of Environmental Health Sciences at …
Prokopios Magiatis
Associate Professor of Pharmacognosy and Natural Products Chemistry at the Department of Pharmacy of the University of AthensCV:Prokopios Magiatis, is …
Thanasis Kizos
PhD in Environmental Management and Policy, Professor at the Department of Geography, University of the Aegean. Director of PrecFarm: Laboratory …
Juan Manuel Martín García
Juan Manuel Martín García is an Associate Professor at the University of Granada (Spain) with a PhD in Geology and …
Alessandro Leone
Full Professor of Agricultural Mechanics and Food Industry Machinery at the Department of Soil, Plant, and Food Sciences (DiSSPA), University …
Dr. Vasileios Gkisakis
Dr. Vasileios Gkisakis: agronomist and senior researcher at ELGO–DIMITRA, Institute of Olive, Subtropical Crops & Viticulture (Kalamata, Greece). His research …
Dr. Kourgialas Nektarios
Principal ResearcherInstitute of Olive, Subtropical Crops and Viticulture (ELGO-DIMITRA)Head of Laboratory: Water Resources, Irrigation, and Environmental GeoinformaticsEditor-in-Chief, International Water Association …
Antonia Trichopoulou
Member of the Academy of Athens, Head of the Academy of Athens Centre for Public Health Research and Education, Professor …
Dr. Vasileios Takavakoglou
Agronomist, MSc & PhD, Senior Researcher, Hellenic Agricultural Organization “DIMITRA” – Soil and Water Resources Institute CV:Agronomist, MSc, PhD. Senior …
Maria Tsimidou
Professor Emeritα Maria Z. Tsimidou (tsimidou@chem.auth.gr ) holds a degree in Chemistry (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki – AUTH, 1977) and earned …
Dr. Kiki Zinoviadou
Dean Perrotis College, American Farm School, Thessaloniki, Greece.CV:Dr. Kiki Zinoviadou is the Dean of Perrotis College and Chair of the …
Emmanouil (Manolis) Karpadakis
Olive Oil Sommelier | VP, Cretan Exporters Association | Sensory Evaluation & Value Chain ExpertBorn in Crete, Emmanouil has dedicated …
Antonios Tirpintiris, Entrepreneur
Mechanical and Electrical Engineer of the National Technical University of Athens, Founder of Sigri Olive Mill & Group Falcon SA …
Arnon Dag
Prof. Arnon Dag is a Senior Researcher at the Agricultural Research Organization, Institute of Plant Sciences, specializing in pomology and …
Dr. Terry Nipp
Senior Scientist at Texas A&M Blackland Research and Extension Center, focusing on climate-smart agriculture, water management, and projects to mitigate …
Vasilis Mouselimis
Agronomist, MSc-MBA, Primary Sector Consultant, Owner of Agrotechnia CV:He manages olive groves throughout Greece that aim to produce high-quality extra …
Diego Manuel Martínez Gila
Associate Professor at the University of Jaén, focusing on multisensor monitoring and control in olive oil production. CV:Diego Manuel Martínez …
Dimitrios P. Mangioros
Director of the Neurosurgery Clinic at the 251 Air Force General Hospital CV:Dr. Mangioros is a neurosurgeon and director of …
Sotiris Di. Bampagiouris
CEO & Founder of LOCAL FOOD EXPERTS®, Executive Director of SUSTAINABLE FOOD DESTINATION ORGANIZATION®. CV:Sotiris Bampagiouris is CEO and co-founder …
Dimitrios Dimitriadis
President of the Institute of Ecological Farming, agronomist, and pioneer of the Greek organic movement, specializing in sustainable, organic, and …
Dimitris Sotiropoulos
Quality Manager & Organic Production Certification Expert, DIO Inspection and Certification Organization. CV:Dimitris Sotiropoulos, Agricultural Engineer, is a Quality Manager …
Nikiforos Steiakakis
Chief Operating & Strategy Officer, sustainable food systems and local economies. CV:A systems strategist working at the intersection of regenerative …
Nikos Zouros
Professor at the Department of Geography and Dean of the School of Social Sciences of the University of the Aegean. …
Eleftheria Germanaki
Agronomist, Panel Supervisor and Experienced tasterMrs. Eleftheria Germanaki is an Agronomist with 30 years’ experience in the olive tree cultivation …
Spyros Tsevas
Spyros Tsevas is a distinguished leader and entrepreneur with over 20 years of global experience in quality management, responsible innovation, …
Filippo Falugiani
During this talk, we will present AIRO and its decade-long commitment to the culture and proper use of extra virgin …
Anna Petkova
Olive oil sommelier and educator, business & marketing consultant, Mediterranean diet and Intuitive food ambassador, creator of My Pure OliveTMCV:With …
Spyros Dafnis
CEO & Co-Founder of Olive Fabrica Producer Company of THE GOVERNOR – Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil Presentation title:Olive Tourism …
Dimitra Mathiopoulou
Dimitra Mathiopoulou was born and raised in Kalamata, Greece.She holds an MBA from the Athens University of Economics and Business …
Panagiotis Maganas
Dietitian, Olive Oil Sommelier, Master Miller, founder of Peskesi. CV:Panagiotis Maganas is a Dietitian and Nutritionist, certified Olive Oil Sommelier, …
Christina Mitropoulou
Screenwriter and Head of Development, Athens Film Office CV:Christina Mitropoulou is a screenwriter, producer and playwright with over 60 hours …
Matthaios Frantzeskakis
Director and writer from Chania, founder of the Chania Film Festival and the Gastronomy and Travel Festival, with a special …
Irina Khangoshvili
Director, Producer, and International Film Juror CV:Irina Khangoshvili is an accomplished documentary filmmaker, director, and producer with a career spanning …
Ioannis Tsivourakis
Head Chef, Minoan Palace CV: He was born and raised in a rural family in a small village in Chania. …
Vassilis Leonidou
Executive Olive Oil Chef – Avli Restaurant, Rethymno CV:After finishing school, he completed his culinary studies in Athens and began …
Efstratios Iosifellis
Chef, Culinary Instructor, Consultant, Expert in Mediterranean and Creative Gastronomy Experienced Chef with extensive career in Greece and abroad, specializing …
Marios Antoniou
Experienced Chef specializing in Mediterranean cuisine and professional kitchen management. Marios Antoniou is an experienced Chef with extensive professional experience …
Aristotelis Megoulas
Chef – Owner of the restaurant Pomo d’Oro Biography:Born in Paris, Aristotelis Megoulas, listed among the 100 most influential chefs …