Democritus University of Thrace, as the lead partner of the first European Digital Innovation Hub in the Hellenic agri-food sector, #DigiAgriFood, and the Niki Samothrace Olive Growers’ Cooperative, with the support of OSDEIN and Valkani E. & Sia OE, are organising a two-day training seminar entitled: “Innovative & Digital Practices for Olive Cultivation”
Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 February 2026
Samothrace, Greece
Detailed Programme
Wednesday, 4 February 2026
Kamariotissa Primary School
18:00 – 18:15
Presentation of #DigiAgriFood
Maria Michalopoulou, Member of the Governing Council, Democritus University of Thrace
Georgios Broufas, Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation, Democritus University of Thrace
18:15 – 18:45
“Irrigation water: quality, impacts of agricultural activity, utilisation and modern methods”
Christos Akratos, Professor, Democritus University of Thrace
18:45 – 19:15
“Soil health for olive cultivation”
Michail Orfanoudakis, Associate Professor, Democritus University of Thrace
19:15 – 19:45
“Land parcel regularisation – Cadastre, Tax Authority, Crop Declaration, Olive Registry”
Nicolette Van Der Smissen, Agronomist
19:45 – 20:00
Questions & closing of Day 1
Thursday, 5 February 2026
Part 1: Field Visit
10:00 – 11:00
On-field demonstration (drones, XRF)
Karolos Tsakalos, DigiAgriFood Technical Officer
Michail Orfanoudakis, Associate Professor, Democritus University of Thrace
Part 2: Cultural Centre, Chora Samothrace
11:15 – 11:45
“Olive mill waste management”
Dimitra Matziri, PhD Candidate, Democritus University of Thrace
11:45 – 12:15
“Basic quality principles in olive oil”
Ioannis Kourkoutas, Professor, Democritus University of Thrace
12:15 – 12:45
“Basic Digital Skills for Modern Agriculture”
Evangelos Tsipas, PhD Candidate, Democritus University of Thrace
12:45 – 13:00
Questions & end of training
Participation
Participation in the seminar is free of charge.