We are pleased to invite you to the VIII International Olive Symposium which will be held at the Conference Hall of the Hotel Le Meridien Lav in Split (Croatia) from October 10 to October 14, 2016. Under the auspices of the International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS) the Symposium is organized by the Institute for Adriatic Crops and Karst Reclamation. Split is a lively city, located on the Adriatic coast in the middle Dalmatia, rich in history, cultural attractions and gastronomy, easy to reach by train, car, boat or plane. Scientists, students and olive growers are invited to join the Symposium and share their ideas, current achievements, experience, contributing to the enrichment of the international olive community.