Peru will host the 2027 edition of the IBO Summit
The International Blueberry Organization (IBO) has selected Peru as the host country for the next IBO Summit, scheduled for November 2027.
The decision was confirmed following a formal selection process among member countries and reflects Peru’s growing influence and relevance within the global blueberry sector.
“What Peru represents today, and what it will represent in the years ahead, is highly significant for the global blueberry industry,” said Mario Steta, chairman of the organization. “Hosting the summit in Peru will allow participants to better understand, from the source, how one of the most dynamic blueberry industries in the world is evolving.”
Mario Steta, IBO chairman (3rd from right), with Miguel Bentín, President Proarándanos (left of Steta), with other Proarándanos directors at the 2025 IBO Summit in South Africa.
Miguel Bentín, President of Peruvian blueberry industry body Proarándanos, welcomed the announcement and said the summit represents an opportunity for the international industry to engage directly with Peru’s experience and outlook.
“For us, this is a chance to host the industry at a very different moment for Peruvian blueberries,” Bentín said. “Many of the key discussions happening globally today—around genetics, production systems, technology, and sustainability—are happening in Peru.”
IBO Summit: A meeting point for the industry
While the specific host city and technical program will be announced at a later stage, the summit is expected to combine conference sessions with field visits and regional activities, consistent with the organization's emphasis on practical learning and open, intra-industry dialogue.
The 2027 IBO Summit in Peru is anticipated to attract more than 600 representatives from producing and consuming markets worldwide, reinforcing the organization’s role as a platform for collaboration, transparency, and shared growth across the blueberry sector.
The summit is the organization’s flagship in-person event, bringing together growers, marketers, researchers, service providers, and industry leaders from across the world to exchange insights, address shared challenges, and shape the future direction of the blueberry category.
*All images courtesy of the IBO.
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