Olives, olive oil, culture and climate change will be the main focus of a three-day event organized in Rome by the Yale School of Public Health.
From September 15 to 18, the Yale Symposium on Olive Oil and Health will host a series of scientific presentations, social events and olive oil tastings meant to foster discussion and collaboration.
See Also:Olive Oil Business NewsThe organizers said the symposium would bring together academics and industry players involved in research and education.
They aim to improve the synergy between science, technology and culture to address climate change and environmental conservation. There will also be discussions about olive oil business, policy and marketing.
Speakers and events will cover a range of subjects, including agronomy, chemistry, economics, gastronomy, nutrition, politics and wellness.
“The last couple of years have made it clear, more than ever before, that our efforts toward improving human and planetary health should be multidisciplinary and collaborative,” said Tassos C. Kyriakides, the co-chair of the organizing committee from the Yale School of Public Health.
Ylenia Granitto, a senior writer for Olive Oil Times and professional taster, is a member of the organizing and scientific committee. Among the speakers of the event are American, Spanish, Italian and Greek researchers and olive oil experts.
A complete list of speakers and information about registration may be found here. Registration is open until September 9.
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