REGISTER NOW FOR THE 46TH WORLD CONGRESS OF VINE AND WINE

LET’S MEET IN CHIȘINĂU, MOLDOVA, FROM 16 TO 20 JUNE 2025!

Registrations for the 46th World Congress of Vine and Wine are open. Hurry up and benefit from early-bird advantages.

The Republic of Moldova will host the 46th World Congress of Vine and Wine and the 23rd General Assembly of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV). Organised by the Government of Moldova, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry, and Moldova's National Office of Vine and Wine (ONVV), the congress will address key future challenges facing the global vine and wine sector.

Theme:
"Charting the Future of Vine and Wine: Embracing Resilience, Elevating Value, Fostering Innovation"

Scientific Contributions:

  • 279 abstracts submitted by researchers from 32 countries:

    • Viticulture: 88 abstracts

    • Oenology: 100 abstracts

    • Economy & Law: 63 abstracts

    • Safety & Health: 28 abstracts

Congress Sessions:

  1. Viticulture: Resilient viticultural practices for sustainable ecosystems

  2. Oenology: Adaptive and innovative technologies in sustainable oenology

  3. Economy & Law: Favourable value chains and resilient business models

  4. Safety & Health: Nutrition & health – sharing, caring and well-being

 

Important Registration Dates:

  • Pre-registration (no payment): until 15 April 2025

  • Early-bird payment (10% discount): 16–30 April 2025

  • Final payment deadline: 31 May 2025

More info: https://oiv2025.md

Voices from Moldova and the OIV:

Ludmila Catlabuga, Minister of Agriculture (Moldova):
“Welcome to Chișinău, the global capital of Vine and Wine in 2025. We proudly host this global gathering to celebrate heritage and innovation.”

Andrian Digolean, State Secretary:
“Moldova has 4 hectares of vineyards per 100 inhabitants, and 15% of its active population in the wine sector.”

Yvette Van der Merwe, President, OIV:
“This congress is a moment to reflect and face future challenges together.”

John Barker, Director General, OIV:
“This marks the first congress of the OIV’s second century—advancing our new Strategic Plan.”

About the OIV:

  • Scientific & technical intergovernmental organisation for vine and wine

  • 51 member states = 85% of wine-growing area, 88% of wine production, 75% of wine consumption

  • Areas of work:

    1. Viticulture and table grapes

    2. Oenology and methods of analysis

    3. Law and economics

    4. Consumer health and safety

For over a century, the OIV has led global vitivinicultural matters, offering standards, guidance, and expertise.