40^th World Vine and Wine Congress
- Vine & Wine: Science and Economy, Culture and Education

May 29^th – June 2^nd 2017
Sofia, Bulgaria

Presentation

Dear colleagues,

It is a pleasure for me to invite you to attend the 40^th World Congress of Wine and Vine in Bulgaria that will take place in the capital city of Bulgaria – Sofia, from 29^th of May to 2^nd of June 2017.
Bulgaria is honored to host the OIV Congress for the second time and we will make every effort to make it an unforgettable and wonderful experience for you. The general theme for scientific programme is: “Vine and Wine: Science and Economy, Culture and Education“. In addition the participants will get to know the taste of Bulgarian wine, our traditions and our beautiful tourist places.
Bulgaria is rich of many natural beauties, cultural and historical landmarks which will make the post-congress activities rememberable.
The greatest experts in the industry will participate in the congress to provide all attendees with a great opportunity to expand their knowledge of the subject.

Bulgaria is waiting for you!
Sincerely Yours

Rumen Porodzanov, Bulgarian Minister of Agriculture and Food

Dear colleagues, dear friends,

It is my pleasure to invite you to the 40^th World Congress of Wine and Vine in Bulgaria from 29 May to 2 of June 2017.
Bulgaria, which joined the OIV eighty-four years ago, will host for the second time this unique and worldwide event, which allows representatives of Governments, of research institutes or industries to meet together.
Among the different topics which will be discussed around the general theme: Vine & Wine: Science and Economy, Culture and Education. I would like to emphasize some aspects totally in line with the OIV Strategic Plan and perfectly relevant for the future of our sector:

• Sustainable viticulture;
• Organic production: challenges for the grapes and wine;
• Global markets: impact on education and structure of the sector;
• Social responsibility: role in the development of the regions, preservation of the wine cultural heritage and consumer expectation and education.

I’m convinced that all the selected presentations made during these days will allow to better understand each other thanks to the incredible surrounding offered by Bulgaria in this beautiful area of Sofia.

Наздраве! Cheers!
See you in Bulgaria

Monika Christmann, OIV President

Congress themes:

Committees

Organising committee

Selection committee

Welcoming address

Welcome address by Jean-Marie Aurand, Director General of the OIV.

Submission

Paper submissions must be uploaded on-line via abstract submission platform of the Congress. Submissions must be received by 20^th February 2017.

A. Authors are required to:

1. Select the form of presentation. Three types of presentation are possible:
   I. Communication orale (15 - 20 minutes).
   II. Short communication (5 - 10 minutes).
   III. Poster.
   
2. Select a theme and a sub-theme under which the abstract should be reviewed by the Joint Reading and Selection Committee. The Joint Reading and Selection Committee reserve the right to change the section and the sub-theme previously chosen by the author.

The Reading and Selection Committee takes the final decision on the adoption or rejection of a proposed abstract. The final type of presentation shall be determined by the Reading and Selection Committee. If the committee does not select a presentation as an "oral presentation", the paper can still be accepted as a short presentation or a poster.

B. Final papers submission

The final version of the accepted papers shall be submitted within the deadline indicated below, using your user account on the abstracts submission platform of the congress: http://www.oiv.int/congres/OIV2017BGR/login

The instructions for presentation and publication of final papers, accepted for inclusion in the Congress proceedings (oral presentation, short presentation or poster) are available here: Guide to authors for paper drafting.

C. Important dates

• Deadline for the submission of proposals for a presentation (abstracts): 20^th February 2017
• Information about the decision of the Reading and Selection Committee: from 13^th March 2017
• Deadline for the final papers submission: 23^th April 2017.