University of Verona, 2025

Welcome Week | 3rd – 11th December 2025

From 3 to 11 December 2025, the University of Verona (UNIVR), Italy, hosted the EU-GIFT Welcome Week, bringing together activities focused on geographical indications, sustainable viticulture, technological innovation and the challenges of climate change in the agri-food sector.

The programme included seminars on technological, biotechnological and marketing aspects of products with geographical indications from the Verona region, addressing climate change, agricultural sustainability, circular economy practices and the preservation of geographical identity in winemaking.

Participants also had the opportunity to explore the university’s research facilities through visits to its experimental vineyard, greenhouses, experimental winery and laboratories, alongside practical demonstrations of innovative methods for monitoring the winemaking process.

The Welcome Week highlighted EU-GIFT’s commitment to sustainable food production, innovation in the wine sector, the protection of regional products and knowledge exchange among European universities.