The International Conference of the Défi Clé Vinid'Occ programme is a national-scale scientific conference held in Montpellier, in the Occitania region of southern France. It is a professional gathering rather than a public festival, and it suits researchers, students and others working in viticulture who want to follow current thinking on the subject.
What the conference covers
The programme looks at two linked questions. The first is how to develop new grape varieties able to cope with climate change. The second is the push to reduce chemical inputs in vineyards. Both themes sit at the heart of the Vinid'Occ programme, which brings together work on grape breeding and vine growing in the region.
The visit
The conference takes place at Le Corum, a convention venue in Montpellier, over three days from 8 to 10 December. Those planning to attend should check the event page on the Vinid'Occ website for the full programme and registration details, which are linked from the official agenda.
Montpellier itself is a lively university city with a historic centre, pedestrian streets and a Mediterranean setting close to the coast. Visitors attending the conference can combine it with time in the city, and with the wider Occitania region, which is known for its vineyards and wine landscapes.
- Who it suits: researchers, students and professionals in viticulture and wine science.
- Where: Le Corum, Montpellier, Occitania, France.
- When: 8 to 10 December.