Programme

Sessions of the Congress

Seven thematic sessions trace the breadth of integrated vine and wine science - from the vineyard ecosystem to the wine economy, and from heritage to the future of education.

Vineyard landscape in the Tokaj wine region

Session I

Advances in Viticulture

Climate-resilient vineyards, precision farming and biodiversity. Soil conservation, integrated pest management and the breeding of resistant varieties for a changing climate.

Wooden wine barrels in a traditional cellar

Session II

Advances in Oenology

Innovative fermentation, wine yeast genetics, malolactic fermentation, modern membrane technologies, and the rise of low-alcohol and alcohol-free wines.

Grape pomace and lees - by-products of the wine sector

Session III

Valorisation of By-products of Viticulture and Oenology

Turning marc, lees, pomace, vine leaves and green waste into functional foods, natural cosmetics, biopolymers, organic plant protection and bioenergy.

Red wine and grape clusters - bioactive compounds of wine

Session IV

Grapevine, Wine and Health

Polyphenols, resveratrol, hydroxycinnamic acids and flavonoids - the science of bioactive compounds in grapes and wine, including the health profile of botrytised wines such as Tokaj aszú.

Wine bottles arranged in a production setting

Session V

Vine and Wine Economics - New Challenges

From a one-sided wine economy to a multidisciplinary vine and wine economy: market dynamics, sustainability, climate adaptation, and the value created by circular bioeconomy thinking.

Historic stone wine cellar - the heritage of Tokaj wine culture

Session VI

Cultural Heritage of Vine and Wine and Wine Tourism

Eight thousand years of wine culture meet regenerative tourism: terraced landscapes, traditional cultivation, oenotourism, wine spas and the preservation of historic wine regions.

University library and study setting representing wine science education

Session VII

Education in Integrated Vine and Wine Science

A transdisciplinary approach to BSc, MSc and equivalent international programmes - combining science, sustainability and industry, supported by modern distance-learning technologies.