Vinitech-Sifel 2026 event details

Vinitech-Sifel 2026, a trade fair for viticultural, arboricultural, and horticultural sectors, will take place from December 1 to December 3 at the Bordeaux Exhibition Centre. The event is designed to help professionals in these industries make informed decisions in the face of climate, economic, and market challenges.

Exhibitors and sectors covered

The 25th edition of the event will feature 500 exhibitors across five sectors, covering the entire value chain from cultivation techniques to market placement. This includes equipment, packaging, services, and training related to vineyards, orchards, and gardens.

Techno Show highlights

A Techno Show will offer 3,000 square meters of demonstrations and trials under real conditions. It will showcase robotics, precision spraying, and digital tools that are being tested and refined for use in agriculture and viticulture.

Innovation Awards and Agroecology Summit

The Innovation Awards on December 1 will recognize suppliers of equipment, processes, and services that provide practical solutions to industry challenges. The Agroecology Summit on December 2 will focus on climate challenges and sustainable practices, with discussions on the Vitilience project, aimed at adapting vineyards to thermal shocks.

Diversification in production and commercialization

A session on December 3 will explore diversification in production and commercialization, including kiwi, olive, hemp, fruit tree integration, and livestock. This reflects a growing trend in the industry to expand beyond traditional wine production.

Wine Tour and profiling section

The Vinitech-Sifel Wine Tour will include visits to nine partner wineries, offering insights into direct sales, wine tourism, cultural diversification, and non-alcoholic product development. The Wine & Spirit Profiling section will host tastings and masterclasses on non-alcoholic wines, light sparkling wines, and new product profiles.

Additional event features

The event will also include Vinitech Games, competitions highlighting skills, and the Sphère des Métiers and Job Dating initiatives to facilitate recruitment and training. These features aim to support both professional development and industry networking.

Scientific and professional collaboration

More than twenty scientific and professional partners will contribute to the event's programming, which will also include a program for international buyers. This collaboration ensures a comprehensive and globally relevant agenda for attendees.