CALL FOR ABSTRACTS OIV-2025

Dear members of the vitivinicultural scientific community,

We have the pleasure to inform you that the 46^th World Congress of Vine and Wine and the 22^nd General Assembly of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) will take place from 16 to 20 June 2025 in Chisinau, Republic of Moldova at the invitation of Government of Republic of Moldova.

We will have the honour of hosting the world’s leading specialists in the fields of viticulture and oenology, as well as world-class health, safety, law and economy experts involved in the vien ans wine sector.

This 46^th Congress will address issues linked to the future challenges of the vine and wine sector under the following theme:

CHARTING THE FUTURE OF VINE AND WINE: EMBRACING RESILIENCE, ELEVATING VALUE, FOSTERING INNOVATION

The four sessions for which papers can be submitted are structured as follows:

1. Session I. Viticulture. Resilient viticultural practices for sustainable ecosystems
2. Session II. Oenology. Adaptive and innovative technologies in sustainable oenology
3. Session III. Economy & Law. Elevating value: favourable value chains and resilient business model
4. Session IV. Safety & Health. Nutrition & health: sharing, caring and well-being

As such, the whole scientific community is invited to send in their presentations on any of the issues contemplated for the various sections of the Congress. Please follow the instructions specified in the attached document when submitting your proposals.

Presentations should be submitted online, via the Congress platform https://congress.oiv.int/congres/OIV2025MDA

The deadline for the submission of abstracts is 28 February 2025 and the deadline for sending in the final paper for accepted presentations is 11 May 2025.

If you have any questions about the platform for submitting presentations, please get in touch at papers@oiv.int

We invite you to participate by sending in your research proposals and would like to thank you in advance for your scientific contribution to the 46^th World Congress of Vine and Wine.

Yours sincerely,

Ludmila CATLABUGA

Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry

John BARKER

OIV Director General

GUIDELINES FOR SUBMITTING PAPERS

1.  GENERAL INFORMATION

The papers need to reflect subject-related scientific expertise and need to be submitted via the communication platform of the congress for submitting papers https://congress.oiv.int/congres/OIV2025MDA

The following three types of presentation are possible:

1. Oral presentation (15-20 minutes)
2. Short presentation (5-10 minutes)
3. Poster

For further information please contact: papers@oiv.int

2. PROCEDURE

Step n° 1 

You set up a user account on the website by entering your data into the fields marked by an * (mandatory fields). With your user name (e-mail address) and password you are given access to a part of the web contents reserved for you

Step n° 2 

You can submit your proposals for papers in the part of the web contents earmarked for you. In this context, the following points need to be taken into account:

• You need to define the type of presentation (oral presentation, short presentation or poster).
• Select one of the proposed sections and the sub-themes for your contribution.
• All participating authors shall be listed by their names and organisations, starting with the principal author.
• If an oral presentation or a short presentation is selected, the principal author is always considered to be the speaker. If this is not the case, it is necessary to provide the name of the speaker.
• We would like to point out that the registration of the speaker is mandatory.
• Every collaborating author must be identified by name, postal address and e-mail. The contact details of the principal author are particularly relevant.
• A title describing the paper shall be given. Ideally, the title should comprise between 10 and 12 words.
• To propose a paper, an abstract shall be submitted. The abstract should be as informative as possible and provide an overview of the presentation. The abstract should not exceed 4,000 characters (including spaces) per language version.
• The proposal for a presentation shall be submitted in English and two other official languages of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (German, French, Italian, Spanish and Russian).

You can retrieve and edit your proposals for presentations until the end of the deadline for submissions.

The deadline for the submission is 28 February 2025

Step n° 3 

The submitted papers will be evaluated by the Reading and Selection Committee. In doing so, the following criteria will be applied:

• Relevance for the congress theme, sections and subthemes
• Scientific excellence
• Relevance to congress participants

The Reading and Selection Committee takes the final decision on the adoption or rejection of a proposed paper.

The final type of presentation shall be determined by the Reading and Selection Committee. If the committee does not select a presentation as an “oral presentation“, the paper can still be accepted as a short presentation or poster.

The Reading and Selection Committee reserves the right to attribute the presentation to another than the proposed section or subtheme.

You will be informed of the decisions taken by the Reading and Selection Committee from 17 March 2025. The rules for the final papers submission which will be published as congress proceedings (oral presentation, short presentation and poster) will be made available

Step n° 4

The final version of the accepted paper to be published as congress paper shall be submitted within the deadline for submitting papers using your user account on the communication platform of the congress for submitting papers.

3. IMPORTANT DATES

• Deadline for the submission of a proposals for a presentation (abstract): 28 February 2025
• Information about the decision of the Reading and Selection Committee: from 17 March 2025
• Deadline for the final papers submission which will be published as congress proceedings: 11 May 2025.

PUBLICATION AND INDEXATION POLICY FOR CONGRESS PROCEEDINGS

The World Congress of Vine and Wine proceedings will be published and disseminated with Open Access on the website of the IVES Conference Series https://ives-openscience.eu/category/ives-conference-series/oiv

All the articles published will have a stable internet identity, which facilitates and provides for consistent identification and citation.

More specifically,:

• each article will be given a DOI (Digital Object Identifier), which enables the permanent identification of the document on the web, facilitates the use of bibliographic databases and produces more reliable and sustainable citations;
• each article will be published under Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) license
• Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a CC-BY 4.0 license allowing others to share the work with an acknowledgment of the work’s authorship and initial publication in this journal.
• Authors retain copyright and are free to post their accepted papers on personal or institutional web sites, or to disseminate them in any other way, immediately after acceptance
• Users are free to read, download, copy and print submissions, search content and link to published articles, disseminate their full text and use them with the mandatory reference to the article’s authors and initial publication in IVES Conference Series.

We are offering authors submitting their article in English or in one of the other languages of the OIV with a title and a summary in English, the chance to publish their work in IVES Conference Series. This is an Open Access journal dedicated to the publishing of conference proceedings in the vine and wine field.

Authors should provide a license for publishing the article with IVES Conference Series.

If the author does not want an electronic reference for their article because the work has already been published in another scientific journal, only the abstract will be included in the compilation of communications available during the Congress.

THE FUTURE OF WINE: EMBRACING RESILIENCE, ELEVATING VALUE, FOSTERING INNOVATION

The 46^st OIV Congress 2025, set to be hosted in the Republic of Moldova, proposes the theme “Charting the Future of Wine: Embracing Resilience, Elevating Value, Fostering Innovation.” This theme captures the essence of the contemporary challenges and opportunities facing the global wine industry as well as the core patterns for development of small countries as Republic of Moldova.

Resilience is a critical component as industry grapples with climate change and its impacts on viticulture. The increasing frequency of extreme weather events necessitates adaptive strategies to ensure sustainable wine production. This focus aligns with the broader industry trend of prioritizing environmental sustainability and resilience to climate change. The OIV has consistently underscored the importance of resilience in its resolutions, such as the recommendation on breeding grapevine varieties adapted to climate change (Resolution OIV-VITI 652-2021) and promoting sustainable wine growing practices (Resolution OIV-CST 518-2016). These measures aim to enhance the industry’s ability to withstand environmental changes and ensure long-term sustainability.

Elevating Value highlights the importance of creating and sharing value across all stakeholders, from small-scale producers in emerging wine regions like Republic of Moldova to major international market players. It emphasizes the need for equitable economic practices that support both local and global wine communities. As consumer preferences shift towards premium and sustainably produced wines, there is a growing demand for wines that offer both quality and value​. The OIV highlights the importance of economic sustainability alongside environmental and social considerations, as seen in their sustainable viti-viniculture principles (Resolution OIV-VITI 641-2020). This inclusive approach ensures that value is accessible and beneficial to diverse participants in the wine sector, as well as the ultimate consumers and the cross-cutting impact on other sectors, such as tourism, etc.

Fostering Innovation underscores the role of technological advancements and disruptive practices in driving the industry forward. Innovations in low-alcohol and no-alcohol wines, digital engagement, and AI-driven agricultural practices are reshaping the landscape of viticulture, wine production and marketing. The OIV supports these advancements through resolutions that encourage sustainable production methods and the integration of new technologies (Resolution OIV-VITI 655-2021). Embracing these innovations is essential for meeting evolving consumer preferences and enhancing the overall competitiveness of the wine sector​​.

In conclusion, this theme encapsulates the strategic and collaborative efforts required to navigate the future of the wine industry, ensuring its sustainability, inclusivity, and continuous improvement. It sets a forward-looking agenda that encourages all stakeholders to work together in building a resilient, valuable, and innovative future for wine.