The KIOOC jury panel is composed of highly qualified olive oil professionals,
including IOC-certified panelists and experienced olive oil sommeliers,
ensuring an evaluation process aligned with international standards.

For KIOOC 2026, the jury includes Emmanouil Karpadakis,
an IOC-certified panelist from Greece,
reflecting the competition’s commitment to rigorous sensory evaluation and global credibility.

The jury operates under a strict blind tasting protocol and standardized sensory criteria,
comparable to the practices of other leading international olive oil competitions.

Additional jury members will be announced progressively
as the competition schedule is finalized.