China will host the 47th OIV World Congress of Vine and Wine. The event will take place from October 12 to 16, 2026, in Yinchuan, Ningxia, at the invitation of the Government of the People’s Republic of China. Running in parallel will be the 24th General Assembly of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV).
The selection of China marks a significant milestone for the OIV and the international wine sector. The country joined the Organisation in 2024 and is its newest member, as well as the first new Member State of the OIV’s second century of activity.
THE 2026 OIV CONGRESS IN YINCHUAN, NINGXIA
The Congress will be held under the theme “Shaping new paradigms for the global Vine and Wine sector: transforming to meet challenges, innovating to ignite vitality, and sustaining to anchor a shared future”.
The program will bring together international experts to discuss the key scientific, technical, and economic challenges facing the industry. The focus will be on sector transformation, innovation, and sustainability as tools to navigate an evolving global market.
Yinchuan, the capital of Ningxia, is one of the most significant areas for the recent development of Chinese viticulture. The choice of venue reinforces China’s role in the international debate on vine and wine.
CALL FOR PAPERS OPEN UNTIL MAY 31, 2026
The OIV has opened the call for papers for researchers and industry professionals. Abstracts can be submitted until May 31, 2026. For accepted presentations, the deadline for final paper submission is set for September 30, 2026.
There will be four scientific sessions. The first will be dedicated to viticulture, focusing on integrated approaches for more resilient and sustainable grape production. The second will cover oenology, with a focus on technical innovation and adapting oenology to the future of wine.
The third session will address economy and law, focusing on resilient legal and economic models in a changing market. The fourth will be dedicated to safety and health, with the theme of health and social sustainability throughout the wine supply chain.
China to Host the 47th OIV World Congress of Vine and Wine 2026
China will host the 47th OIV World Congress of Vine and Wine. The event will…
CHINA IN THE GLOBAL VINE AND WINE SECTOR
According to the OIV, China has the third-largest vineyard surface area in the world. It is also the eleventh-largest country for wine consumption and imports, and the world’s leading producer of table grapes, accounting for 43% of global production.
In recent decades, the country has developed the production of quality wines linked to an increasing diversity of terroirs. This journey has helped strengthen China’s presence on the international wine scene.
The Yinchuan Congress will therefore also be an opportunity to closely observe the evolution of Chinese viticulture and its relationship with key global industry themes.
THE ROLE OF THE OIV IN INTERNATIONAL VITICULTURE
The International Organisation of Vine and Wine is an intergovernmental scientific and technical body. It is considered a global reference for the vine and wine sector.
The OIV currently has 51 Member States, including grape and wine producing and consuming countries. Together, they represent 90% of the world’s vineyard area, 88% of global wine production, and 75% of world consumption.
Twice a year, over 500 experts meet to evaluate, discuss, and approve resolutions by consensus. Working areas include viticulture and table grapes, oenology and analysis methods, law and economics of vine and wine, and consumer health and safety.
The 2026 World Congress of Vine and Wine fits into this framework as a platform for technical and scientific exchange. For China, it represents a further step in consolidating its role on the global wine stage.
