The Hessian Minister for Federal and European Affairs, International Affairs and less Bureaucracy Manfred Pentz and the Region Nouvelle-Aquitaine cordially invite you to the event: 'From Grape to Glass: How can international research secure a sustainable future for viticulture?' on 10 June 2025 at 19:00 at the Representation of the State of Hesse and at the Representation of the Region Nouvelle-Aquitaine to the European Union.

Summary

The global wine industry is facing unprecedented challenges amid a rapidly changing climate. Shifting terroirs and agricultural landscapes, environmental protection, water scarcity, sustainability needs, evolving health and consumption trends, changing consumer preferences, and geopolitical tensions are all reshaping traditional trade and regulatory environments.

This podium discussion will explore how scientific research and its adoption are essential to ensuring the sustainability and long-term viability of the wine sector worldwide.

Join leading experts from across the globe, including representatives from the Institute of Vine and Wine Sciences (University of Bordeaux and INRAE, France), the University of Geisenheim (Germany), the University of Adelaide (Australia) and the Australian Wine Research Institute, as they share valuable insights and engage in dialogue on science-based solutions for the wine industry.

The discussion will be followed by a wine tasting, featuring innovative wines made from alternative grape varieties, disease-resistant cultivars and de-alcoholised options from France, Germany and Australia.

Programme

Welcome
Christoph Degen
Hessian State Secretary for Science and Research, Arts and Culture
Marie-Pierre Mesplède
Director, Representation of Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region to the European Union
Dr John Barker
International Organisation of Vine and Wine

Panel discussion
Moderation
Prof Dr Hans Reiner Schultz
President Hochschule Geisenheim University
European expert input
Dr Gisela Quaglia
Research Programme Officer,
DG Agriculture and Rural Development, European Commission
Unit Research and Innovation

Panel 1: Climate and landscape change and global sustainability challenges for the grape and wine sector
Prof Dr Philippe Darriet
University of Bordeaux, Institute of Vine and Wine Sciences
Dr Mark Krstic
Australian Wine Research Institute Adelaide, Australia

Panel 2: Crop protection and the challenges of pest and disease control
Prof Dr Annette Reineke
Hochschule Geisenheim University
Prof Dr François Delmotte
INRAE, Institute of Vine and Wine Sciences Bordeaux

Panel 3: Embracing next generation genetic solutions to address key customer, production and climate challenges
Prof Dr Nathalie Ollat
INRAE, Institute of Vine and Wine Sciences Bordeaux
Prof Dr Kai Voss-Fels
Hochschule Geisenheim University

Panel 4: Wine of the future? - Between health consciousness and new grape-based products
Prof Dr Susan Bastian
University of Adelaide
Prof Dr Pierre-Louis Teissedre
University of Bordeaux, Institute of Vine and Wine Sciences
Dr Matthias Schmitt
Hochschule Geisenheim University

Open forum discussion
All participants and audience

Concluding remarks
Christoph Degen
Hessian State Secretary for Science and Research, Arts and Culture

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