On May 20, 2025, George Kokkinos, President of NILEAS, attended the International Conference on Bioeconomy, organised by the University of Peloponnese. In his presentation, titled “The Contribution of Bioeconomy to the Sustainability of the Messinian Olive-Forest,” he discussed the role of bioeconomy in olive groves and how it can foster resilience under climate change conditions.  

He presented AgriDataValue project and he emphasised technological tools are essential for implementing a successful and efficient bioeconomy in olive groves. The integration of advanced technologies helps improve efficiency, sustainability, and quality across the entire value chain, from cultivation to waste management and product valorisation. The event was attended by more than 100 participants, including farmers, advisors, members of the scientific community and postgraduate students.