EU-GIFT Partners Meet in Geisenheim to Review Progress and Plan the Next Steps

| 12 – 14 October 2026 |

Hochschule Geisenheim University (HGU), Germany, hosted a three-day working meeting bringing together EU-GIFT Work Package leaders and representatives from across the alliance

The meeting provided an opportunity to review the progress made so far, share achievements and experiences, and coordinate the next steps in the implementation of the EU-GIFT project.

Throughout the three days, participants presented updates on the activities carried out within the different Work Packages, assessed progress towards project objectives and key performance indicators, and discussed the main challenges and priorities for the coming months.

The sessions also encouraged open dialogue and the exchange of ideas, helping to identify opportunities for collaboration, strengthen coordination between partners, and ensure a shared approach to the alliance’s future activities.

Beyond monitoring progress, the meeting highlighted the importance of working together to build a stronger and more connected European university alliance, fostering innovation, knowledge exchange and cooperation in the fields of sustainable agriculture, viticulture, food quality and landscape development.

The meeting in Geisenheim marked another important step in EU-GIFT’s development, reinforcing the commitment of its seven partner universities to achieving their common goals and creating new opportunities for students, researchers, academic staff and the wider community.