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World grape and wine congress opens in China for first time in Asia
The 47th World Grape and Wine Congress opened on October 12 in Yinchuan, in China’s Ningxia region.
It is the first time the International Organisation of Vine and Wine has held the event in Asia, and the first time China has hosted it.
The five-day gathering brings together representatives from 51 member countries and more than 800 guests.
Ningxia is home to the Helan Mountain East Foothills wine region, a major wine-producing area in China.
The region has built a large grape-growing base and a wine industry linked with tourism.
Participants are discussing industry research and issues including climate change, changing consumer habits, innovation and sustainability.
Ningxia also released a proposal calling for cooperation on environmental practices, standards, product quality and shared markets.
Experts will discuss more than 420 research findings during the congress.
The 47th World Congress of Vine and Wine opened in Yinchuan, China, on October 12.
It is the first time the congress has been held in Asia and the first time China has hosted the international academic event.
The five-day gathering is jointly organized by the International Organisation of Vine and Wine and the Ningxia regional government.
Representatives from 51 OIV member countries, diplomats from 32 countries and more than 800 guests are attending.
The congress is focused on global cooperation and challenges including climate change, changing consumption and sustainability.
- Who
- The International Organisation of Vine and Wine and the Ningxia regional government are hosting the congress. Representatives from 51 OIV member countries and more than 800 guests are attending.
- What
- The 47th World Congress of Vine and Wine and the OIV member states’ representatives assembly opened.
- When
- October 12, 2026. The congress is scheduled to last five days.
- Where
- Yinchuan, in China’s Ningxia region.
- Why
- The congress aims to discuss the future of the global grape and wine industry, including cooperation, innovation and sustainability.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
only by working together can we shape the future of the industry
transformation, innovation and sustainability are the industry’s core issues today
The 47th World Congress of Vine and Wine opened in Yinchuan.
Experts are set to discuss more than 420 research findings and exchange views on topics including cultivation, winemaking and sustainability.
- Edition
- 47th World Congress of Vine and Wine
- Venue
- Yinchuan, Ningxia, China
- Duration
- Five days
- OIV representation
- Representatives from 51 member countries
- Attendance
- More than 800 guests
- Research
- More than 420 research findings slated for discussion
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