44th World Congress of Vine and Wine

44^th World Congress of Vine and Wine
“Viticulture and information technologie”

5 to 9 June 2023
Cádiz/Jerez, Spain

Presentation

Welcome from the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Luis Planas Puchades

Spain, a country with a deep tradition and immense wine potential, has the honor to invite you to participate in the 44th World Congress of Vine and Wine that we held, between June 5 and 9, in Jerez de la Frontera and Cádiz.

As the promoting entity, together with the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV), the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food is proud to make Spain the host country of this important world congress, which has not been held on Spanish soil since the edition of La Rioja, in 2006.

And as a country with the largest vineyard in the world, with more than 945,000 hectares distributed throughout the national territory, and a world leader in volume of exports, we are very excited to host this meeting where the best experts and specialists in the field of viticulture and oenology come together to share ideas, knowledge and innovative proposals.

The Congress of Cádiz and Jerez de la Frontera is also a unique opportunity to create networks and collaborate on a global scale with the aim of improving the wine sector and consolidating its long-term success.

Spain has more than 150 different grape varieties and 144 wines of differentiated quality (101 designations of origin and 43 protected geographical indications). The wine production processes also contribute to our image as a country, where wine is a symbol of tradition and culture, as well as avant-garde and progress. In fact, it is a leading sector and at the forefront of innovation and research, and it is constantly changing and adapting.

This is also the focus of the 44^th World Congress of Vine and Wine, since under the title "Viticulture and information technologies", it will address the contemporary challenges of the sector in the face of the rise of technologies and the increase in the connectivity. It is increasingly important that viticulture incorporate digitization and different information technologies to improve its efficiency, scope and sustainability. The scientific program of the Congress seeks progress in this regard through four thematic sessions that include viticulture, oenology, law and information for consumers, and food safety, nutrition and health.

Information technologies can improve aspects such as traceability and transparency in the supply chain, which favor the guarantee of wine quality and safety. They can also help optimize efficiency in production and distribution, and therefore reduce waste.

In short, technological innovation is key to the future of the sector and I am fully confident that this Congress will be an opportunity to explore and adopt innovative solutions from the vine to the glass.

We are going to put everything necessary to reach conclusions on how technologies can improve the sustainability of the sector in each and every one of its productions (table grapes, raisins, vinegar, wine and derived drinks) to face the challenges of the present and the future.

I want to encourage all the participants to explore all the possible applications of technologies in their work and in their production processes, as well as in their communication and relationship with society in general.

I hope you enjoy the Congress and your stay with us in two beautiful cities such as Cádiz and Jerez de la Frontera.

Welcome from OIV President Prof. Luigi Moio

Dear Colleagues,

After 1929, 1951, 1973, 1992 and 2006, this is the sixth time that the Kingdom of Spain is hosting the world vine and wine community in almost a century, and the OIV always welcomes these invitations with great pleasure. On a personal level, I am truly delighted to be part of a world congress in Spain once again.

Boasting the world’s largest vineyard area and with a winemaking tradition spanning millennia, Spain has undergone a major transformation in recent years, creating a large number of modern wineries producing wines of the highest quality.

The 44^th World Congress of Vine and Wine is taking place in one of Spain’s internationally renowned wine-producing jewels. The Province of Cadiz and the city of Jerez provide the backdrop for experts from all over the world to come together and discuss the general theme of ‘Viticulture and Information Technologies’.

In just a few years, the vine and wine world has entered the age of digital technology. Electronic labelling, digital traceability, blockchain, big data, artificial intelligence, satellite imagery, robotics and smart sensors connected to the internet at every stage of production have all become commonplace. These technologies bring extraordinary opportunities that will speed up decision-making and enable the development of increasingly precise and sustainable production processes.

Over the last century, the OIV has planned for and participated in the changes witnessed by our sector. Our task today is to be at the cutting edge of these new information technologies, which must find their proper place in an age-old industry imbued with rich heritage and strong symbolic value.

I am particularly pleased to welcome you to this prestigious event in the wine world calendar, and on behalf of the Member States of the OIV, I would like to express my gratitude and thanks to Spain’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food for its kind invitation.

Congress themes:

Committees

Organising committee

Selection committee

Submission

The 44^th World Congress of Vine and Wine and the 21^st General Assembly of the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV) will be held from June 5 to 9, 2023 in Cádiz and Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, at the invitation of the Government of Spain.

To find out more about the Congress and to register, please visit Congress website.

Members of the vitivinicultural scientific community are invited to submit an abstract of their paper on the Congress Platform.

Dates to remember

• Deadline for the submission of abstract: March 6, 2023
• Information about the decision: March 20, 2023
• Deadline for the final papers submission: May 21, 2023