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We are pleased to announce the international conference “Green Infrastructure, Agroecological Practices and Biodiversity in Olive Orchards”, which will take place from 23 to 26 November 2026 at the Hellenic Mediterranean University in Heraklion, Crete, Greece.

GiOlive Conference is organized by the Laboratory of Olive, Vine and Agroecological Production Systems (LOVAPS) of the Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU) within the framework of the LIFE IGIC project (https://www.lifeigic.eu/en/) in which UoC-NHMC participates as partner.

Its objective is to promote knowledge exchange and foster constructive dialogue on current challenges and future perspectives related to these thematic areas.

Both oral and poster presentations are welcome.

Abstract Submission Deadline: 31 August 2026

Sessions at the conference include:

  • Mediterranean Agroecosystems
  • Green Infrastructure and Connectivity
  • Agroecological Practices Supporting Green Infrastructure and Biodiversity
  • Olive Orchard Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
  • Oleotourism and Gastronomy
  • Policies for Green Infrastructure and High Nature Value Orchards

Please visit also conference’s website: https://giolive.hmu.gr/

For abstract submission or further information, please contact us at: giolive@hmu.gr

We kindly ask you to save the dates and share this event with colleagues/friends who may be interested.

We look forward to welcoming you in Heraklion in November 2026!