Eszterházy Károly Catholic University Eger, 2025

Welcome Week | 1tsh – 6th December 2025

From 1 to 6 December 2025, Eszterházy Károly Catholic University (EKCU), Hungary, hosted the EU-GIFT Welcome Week, bringing together activities focused on climate change, viticulture, geographical indications and innovation in the agri-food sector.

The programme included seminars on the impact of climate change on agricultural production, the role of geographical indications in economic development, and the protection of origin in European wine regions. Participants also explored local entrepreneurship in the agri-food industry and the use of drone technology for vineyard monitoring.

The Welcome Week also offered an opportunity to learn about the Eger and Tokaj wine regions, their protected designations of origin and the importance of geographical identity in winemaking, alongside a visit to the university’s Research and Development Centre.

The event highlighted EU-GIFT’s commitment to sustainable agriculture, the preservation of regional wine heritage, innovation and knowledge exchange among European universities.