EWS Hosts Premio Olio delle Sirene in Sorrento, April 10-11, 2026

Mo. Basuony

Published: April 2, 2026 4:40 PM ET

EWS Hosts Premio Olio delle Sirene in Sorrento, April 10-11, 2026 will bring producers and institutions together. The two-day forum focuses on relaunching extra virgin olive oil in Italy. Organizers highlight both production and policy priorities.

Program and venues

The event opens Friday, April 10 at 16:30. The opening session takes place at Villa Zagara in Sorrento.

The awards ceremony follows Saturday, April 11 at 10:00. It will be held at the Terrazza delle Sirene, via De Maio 35.

Speakers and institutional guests

National and local figures will take part. Several parliamentary and regional representatives will close the event.

Annarita Patriarca, parliamentarian.
Marco Cerreto, parliamentarian.
Dario Nardella, member of the European Parliament.
Gennaro Sangiuliano, regional councillor.
Michele di Bari, prefect of Naples.
Monsignor Francesco Alfano, archbishop of Sorrento-Castellammare di Stabia.

Industry and scientific leadership

Key sector representatives will attend. They will discuss certification and quality standards.

Tullio Esposito, president of the scientific committee.
Valentina Stinga, president of Coldiretti Napoli.
Domenico Cosimato, president of Oleum.

Organizers, moderators and partners

The initiative is led by European Workshop Sorrento. Roberto Dante Cogliandro and Nino Apreda serve as president and secretary.

Journalist Angelo Cirasa will moderate sessions. Partners include Coldiretti Napoli, Associazione Oleum, and Fondazione Sorrento.

Participants and international reach

Producers will come from all Italian regions. Delegations from four other Mediterranean countries will also attend.

Winners of the award will be announced during the Saturday ceremony. The prize highlights excellence in extra virgin olive oil production.

Objectives and expected impact

Organizers describe the forum as a strategic alliance. The aim is to boost the socio-economic growth of the territory.

Promoting local excellence is a key goal. The culture and cultivation of olive oil remain central to the region’s identity.

Coverage

Filmogaz.com will provide event reports and summaries. Coverage will include panel highlights and the award results.