In 2025 ATHENA IOOC will celebrate its 10^th edition. Although it has rightfully earned its place among the most prestigious international olive oil competitions worldwide and is the only one of its kind organized in Greece, it remains restless and continuously evolving. This position has primarily been granted to it by the trust of hundreds of producers from all olive-producing countries and the respect of renowned international olive oil judges who now seek to participate in its panel. In fact, some of them rank it among the top three international olive oil competitions in the world.

2025 it will be held in Chania, the capital of the Chania Regional Unit of Crete. Chania is a historically rich city, especially regarding olives and olive oil. Throughout Crete, olive oil is a fundamental part of the diet, which forms the core of the famous Mediterranean diet. From ancient times to the present, this island has elevated the olive and olive oil into a symbol, transforming them into a precious commodity for humanity.