Events

DIGIVIT brings together leading experts, companies, and wineries to drive the digitalization of the wine sector. We connect innovation, sustainability, and technology to optimize production and improve competitiveness. With representation from numerous wine-growing regions in Spain and other countries.

The UBAVIDA ( Sustainable Vineyard-to-Winery Strategies for Obtaining Low-Sugar Grapes and Dealcoholized Wine) project plans to hold a Demonstration Workshop , which is part of its outreach activities and will focus on the analysis of the first wines and a demonstration of the agronomic techniques used in the project. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION

The GO PRERIVID It plans to hold a demonstration workshop, “Predicting vineyard water needs for sustainable use of irrigation water,” which is part of its outreach activities. This workshop will take place on Wednesday, April 9 ( 10:00-13:30h ) in person at the Quinta de Couselo winery (O Rosal, Pontevedra). REGISTRATION | PROGRAM

On April 1, 2025, the Hotel Palacio de Aiete will host the seminar "Network of laboratory forests with improved plants to increase resilience and production in coniferous forests." This event will bring together forestry sector experts to analyze the challenges and opportunities in pine forest management in the Basque Country. The seminar is organized by the Supra-autonomous Operational Group PLANFORLAB , an initiative that seeks to strengthen forest resilience through the use of improved plants. Participants include the Forestry Association of Galicia (AFG) , the Federation of Forestry Associations of Castilla y León (FAFCYLE) , the Confederation of Foresters of the Basque Country (CFPV) , the Agrarian Transformation Company SA, SME, MP (TRAGSA) , the Galician Business-University Foundation (FEUGA) and the Confederation of Forestry Organizations of Spain (COSE) as beneficiary members, and the LOURIZÁN Forestry Research Center , NEIKER Technology Center , the University of Valladolid Foundation (UVa) and the Institute of Forestry Sciences of INIA-CSIC , which act as subcontracted members. The event program will include the following activities: 11:00 – Attendee registration 11:15 – Presentation of the Operational Group and project objectives Francisco Dans , Vice President of Institutional Relations at AFG 11:30 – The situation of pine forests in the Basque Country: Impact of the brown band and the PLANFORLAB project Amelia Uria , Coordinator of the Confederation of Foresters of the Basque Country 11:45 – Gangs, the reasons for their expansion and impact Eugenia Iturritxa , principal investigator in the Forest Health area at NEIKER 12:05 – Main outreach actions Beatriz Calviño , Innovation and National Projects Manager at FEUGA 12:05 - 12:10 – Question time and closing session 12:30 - 13:30 – Visit to the forest laboratory 2:00 PM – Lunch This event is aimed at companies and professionals in the forestry sector, public administrations, universities, research and technology centers, as well as the general public interested in forestry innovation.

Experts from different countries will meet at a conference organized by INTEREMPRESAS and OLINT, with a wide and varied program that includes presentations and round tables focused on technology, innovation, sustainability and, in general, all aspects surrounding the fascinating world of wine, with special attention to current market trends. In the afternoon, several specific workshops are scheduled, aimed at small groups of professionals who will have the opportunity to share and exchange knowledge and experiences about Artificial Intelligence applied to sustainability, regenerative viticulture or even participate in a tasting of new products (Piwis, sparkling wines, alcohol-free wines). Workshop 1: AI applied to sustainability Workshop 2: Tasting of new products: Piwis, sparkling and non-alcoholic wines Workshop 3: Regenerative Viticulture Workshop 4: Carbon sequestration COMPLETE PROGRAM

Registration for the first OrganicAdviceNetwork cross-tour: "Organic Viticulture in Italy" is open until February 25th OrganicAdviceNetwork , the knowledge exchange network between organic production advisors recently launched in Spain, is organizing its first cross-visit for advisors from Southern Europe, focusing, on this occasion, on organic viticulture and its adaptation to climate change. This visit is designed for advisors interested in organic viticulture , both those with experience and those who want to start in the sector. It will be a unique opportunity to learn about different advisory approaches , share experiences and explore strategies for adapting to climate change in organic vineyards and wineries. During two days of field visits , participants will learn about different strategies for managing organic vineyards and wineries, share experiences with advisors from all over Europe and explore innovative business models. Reimbursable expenses Language: English (basic oral and written comprehension) Registration deadline: February 25, 2025 Project funded by the European Commission and the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation.

On March 12, a day will be held to disseminate the results of the GO UBAVIDA project (Sustainable strategies from the vineyard to the winery to obtain grapes with low sugar concentration and dealcoholized wine) in hybrid format, online and in person at the Emina Ribera winery (Carretera de San Bernardo s/n, 47359 Valbuena de Duero, Valladolid). Contents: Idiomatic perception of non-alcoholic wine. Communication of results of wine descriptors and non-alcoholic wine for future consumers UBAVIDA technical advances: Results of the different protocols for the production of dealcoholized wines in Rías Baixas. Innovation in agronomic and oenological practices. Vinification with grapes with lower sugar content. Polyphenols and agronomic and oenological strategies for wine dealcoholization. Aromatic profile of wines obtained within the framework of UBAVIDA. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION

The Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural World and Environment of the Government of La Rioja is organizing the Field Day: Conservation Agriculture: Direct sowing and plant cover in woody crops , aimed at farmers and technicians. Different plots will be visited where the subject of waste management, soil, rotations for the practice of direct sowing and the use of plant covers in woody crops will be discussed. Program 9.30-10.30 a.m. Conservation agriculture machinery. Direct seeding drills with coulters, discs and spiked harrows 10:30-11:00 a.m. Visit to a wheat plot 11.00-11.30 a.m. Coffee break 11.30-11.50 a.m. Visit to barley plot 11.50-13.00 h Visits to legume plots 13.00-14.00 h Visit to a vineyard with vegetation cover For any questions or clarifications, please contact us via email at transfer.agraria@larioja.org or by calling 617 97 70 64. REGISTRATION

The supra-regional Operational Group PRERIVID has organised a technical dissemination day that will take place in a hybrid format (in person and online via Microsoft Teams) on 11 March. PROGRAM | IN-PERSON REGISTRATION | ONLINE REGISTRATION

Within the framework of the 1st Strategic Plan for Organic Production in La Rioja, the Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural World and Environment, in collaboration with the Institute of Vine and Wine Sciences (ICVV) , is once again organising the 3rd R&D+I Conference on agroecological vineyards in La Rioja, aimed at winegrowers and technicians, with the aim of disseminating the knowledge generated and the experiences developed in organic vineyards in the DOC Rioja. Capacity is limited, so registration is required to attend. For any questions please contact us via email at transfer.agraria@larioja.org PROGRAM | REGISTRATION

The tenth edition of the technical conference "Vineyard cultivation and grape quality" will take place on February 27 at the Palacio de Villachica Winery, Peñafiel (Valladolid). The event will feature the participation of Enrique Pascual, President of the CRDO Ribera del Duero and, among other topics, AI and its application in precision viticulture or the future of viticulture in the DO Ribera del Duero will be addressed. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION

The objective of this technical workshop is to deepen knowledge of the mechanisms that facilitate soil improvement, the factors that increase organic matter, understand how they work and how we can enhance them, as well as point out which practices can be negative. The results of studies on vineyard soil management, carried out by INCAVI, will be presented with the aim of defining sustainable strategies that promote the quality of grapes and wine. IRTA will consider introducing new molecular analysis technologies that allow us to understand soil biology, better understand how it works, and improve its management. Furthermore, the natural mechanisms that plants use to obtain nutrients and other benefits through active exchanges with soil microbiology will be presented. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION

Once again, it will be a must-attend event and a point of reference for the international gathering of the sector, as well as a broad showcase of the latest machinery and technologies applied to the industry, and an excellent business platform. Once again, it will coincide with the International Exhibition of Machinery and Equipment for Wineries and Bottling ( ENOMAQ ), for Olive Oil Mills and Packaging ( OLEOMAQ ) and for the Brewing Industry ( E-BEER ). The content of the different halls offers important synergies in an unbeatable commercial showcase with the latest in machinery and technology applied to the industry. If you wish, you can exhibit equipment for both the viticulture and olive growing sectors. In this edition, the digitalization of the exhibitors' procedures is maintained, including the pre-registration form , to make this process much easier.

The main objective of this event is to bring together key leaders and professionals in the wine sector to analyse in depth the current outlook and prepare strategies for the peak sales season and other decisive moments of the year. During the event, key topics will be discussed, such as wine production projections , consumer trends in national and international markets, and price expectations in different product categories. In addition, the opportunities offered by new marketing channels, especially e-commerce, and their impact on the expansion of the sector will be explored . The meeting will also be a platform to examine the challenges facing the industry in a competitive and constantly evolving global environment, offering a space for the exchange of ideas and collaboration between the different actors in the value chain. This approach will allow the identification of innovative solutions and strengthen the position of the sector in the face of future challenges. Webinar: free

On the occasion of World Soil Day 2024: Take care of soils. Measure, monitor, manage. Speaker: Manuel López Vicente, Professor of the Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. EPS Huesca In-person for students requesting credit recognition/ Online. Register here Collaborators: Official College of Agricultural Engineers Aragon-Navarra-Basque Country and the Territorial Delegation of Aragon of the Spanish Society of Soil Science (SECS) PROGRAM 13:00h Presentation by Dr. María Videgain, member of the governing board of the College, professor and researcher at the EPS of Huesca, University of Zaragoza. 13:05h Presentation of the DMS by Dr. David Badía Villas, professor of the Area of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, at the EPS of Huesca, and President of the DT Aragón-SECS. 13:10h Talk by Dr. Manuel López Vicente, PPL at EPS Huesca entitled “Sustainable soil management in woody crops” . This talk presents the changes that living and inert covers generate in agricultural soils for permanent crops, such as olive groves and vineyards. Special emphasis is placed on the measurement and monitoring of the hydrological properties of the soil, complemented by aspects of soil fertility and biology; case results will be offered both for Aragon and other communities. With the data obtained, it is possible to achieve better agronomic management, which is essential for environmental sustainability, to optimize management, resources and to boost the profitability of farms. 14:00 h. Appetizer, courtesy of the Official College of Agricultural Engineers of Aragon, Navarre and the Basque Country.

The VII AGROCISTUS Technical Conference will take place on December 4 in Fraga (Huesca)

The VIII Technical Forum on Plant Health organized by the Center for Plant Health and Certification will take place on November 28 in the Auditorium of the Mediterranean Agricultural Institute of Zaragoza

Fruit Attraction is the meeting point for fruit and vegetable professionals. Fruit Attraction has become the reference commercial tool for the WORLDWIDE marketing of fruit and vegetables . Its capacity to promote global exports in the sector makes it the commercial connection point for all the professionals that make up the entire value chain, in addition to having consolidated itself as a framework for innovation in the fruit and vegetable market.

The Vitivinicultural Technical Days - Harvest Assembly 2024 will focus on modernising and making the region's wine industry more competitive, adapting to the new environmental requirements of the CAP and climate and global challenges. Trends such as the decline in global wine consumption and the demand for innovative, lower-alcohol, sweet and sparkling products will be addressed, in order to better align with current and future global markets. The importance of the cooperative model will also be highlighted, promoting the professionalization, commercial integration, internationalization and sustainability of cooperative wineries. Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias Castilla-La Mancha will present an intuitive software to help wineries differentiate the quality of grapes and establish payments based on objective criteria, allowing detailed and segmented queries through a GIS tool, thus improving efficiency and competitiveness in the value chain. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION