ПРОГРАММА СОПУТСТВУЮЩИХ МЕРОПРИЯТИЙ

СRICOVA Winery is the largest underground complex, known throughout the world for its immense labyrinths and excellent wines. The history of this amazing place dates back to 1952.

The pearl of Moldovan winemaking, “Cricova”, is located right in the heart of the Republic of Moldova. At a depth of 60 meters, under the supervision of winemakers, the most excellent “Cricova” brand wines are stored and matured.

GUESTS 100 | Location National History Museum of Moldova

START Jun 16, 2025 5:30 PM | END Jun 16, 2025 10:00 PM

Promoting IT Technologies in the Wine Sector

This year’s OIV Congress, themed “The Path to the Future of Vine and Wine: Embracing Resilience, Increasing Value, Strengthening Innovation” offers a unique opportunity to explore the benefits and challenges of digital transformation in the global wine industry.

This high-level event features Moldova’s finest wines, a four-course dinner, and a wine tasting — all set in an environment that bridges the wine science community with cutting-edge blockchain potential.

The Rise of Digital Twins

Digital Twins—virtual replicas of physical assets updated in real time—are reshaping industries worldwide. By pairing each bottle with its own Twin based on OIV data standards, producers can prove origin and authenticity instantly, agencies can manage inventories nationally, and consumers engage with brands more deeply. The result: fewer counterfeits, smoother exports, and higher revenues through trusted, data-driven storytelling.

What to Expect

• Professional Networking — Connect with distinguished guests from the 46th OIV Congress and the Moldovan and international communities.
• High-Level Knowledge Exchange — Explore the latest in digital transformation technologies for the wine sector and engage in industry panel discussions featuring innovations originating in Moldova.
• Wine Tasting — Enjoy a special tasting session led by Roman Rotarov, an internationally accredited sommelier.

About the Hosts
The Cardano Foundation, a Swiss-based non-profit, is advancing Cardano as a public infrastructure across various industries. In collaboration with the Georgia National Wine Agency, they’ve launched a wine traceability program for authentication, verifying supply chain data and government certificates. This program utilizes the existing OIV international standard for wine labeling, aiming to scale to all 50+ OIV member nations.

Blazar Labs is a technology company specializing in building trusted digital infrastructure. Blazar Labs develops secure, scalable software solutions to help governments, businesses, and communities successfully navigate digital transformation.

About the Speakers

Jeremy Firster, Global Enterprise Adoption Lead, Cardano Foundation
Drives blockchain-based digital transformation, integrating solutions within Switzerland and abroad for UNHCR, Veritree, the University of Zurich, Georgia’s National Wine Agency, and the World Lacrosse Championships.

Tudor Cotruță, Co-founder & CBO, Blazar Labs
Web3 entrepreneur advancing Moldova’s digital infrastructure with a Cardano wine-tracking system, aiming to replicate the model in other industries.

Ștefan Iamandi, Director, National Vine & Wine Office (ONVV)
Over nine years at ONVV, led the Vitivinic Register, coordinated wine projects, represented Moldova in international commissions, and previously served at the Ministry of Agriculture.

Diana Lazăr, PhD, Senior Advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister of Moldova
Over 17 years of leadership in wine and tourism sector reforms and economic development. Led the creation and strengthening of ONVV and the Wine of Moldova brand, designed the Wine and Vine Registry (RVV), and repositioned exports to Western markets. Concept author of the first AI-made wine (2024) and initiator of the sommelier profession accreditation. Architect of the Wine Routes of Moldova and driving force behind Moldova’s global visibility and sector competitiveness

Vasile Luca, CEO, Radacini Wines SRL
With 20+ years in wine, served as CRICOVA Chief Technologist and Deputy Minister of Agriculture, named “Best Winemaker of 2015,” now steering Radacini’s innovation and promotion of Moldovan grape varieties.