On 19 May, the 4th edition of the Sparkling Wine Forum will be held in Reims, confirming its status as a benchmark event for the global sparkling wine industry. Under the patronage of the OIV, this unique event will offer innovative solutions to the current challenges facing the sector.
The Village by CA in Reims-Bezannes, located opposite the Champagne Ardenne TGV station, will host this new edition, which comes at a time of economic uncertainty for the wine industry.
"In a more challenging economic climate for the wine industry, which has not spared champagne either, this new edition of the Sparkling Wine Forum will offer innovative marketing and technological solutions from the Champagne region and other sparkling wine-producing regions to meet current challenges and prepare for the future," explains Cyril Egoroff, Managing Director of EFFEVENT.
Since its creation, the Sparkling Wine Forum has established itself as a unique forum for dialogue between university researchers, innovative companies, inter-professional organisations and appellations, promoting the sharing of scientific knowledge and the emergence of concrete solutions.
Throughout the day, Sparkling Wine Forum 2026 will feature joint presentations by researchers and economic stakeholders, focusing on key themes:
Some of these sessions will be led by the Comité Interprofessionnel des Vins de Champagne (CIVC).
In a particularly challenging economic climate for the sector, Sparkling Wine Forum 2026 will also feature keynote speeches and round tables dedicated to market dynamics, with a specific focus on:
These discussions will highlight the latest scientific advances, technological innovations and strategies implemented by the industry to combine quality, sustainability and economic performance.
True to its DNA, the Sparkling Wine Forum 2026 will maintain an interactive format with short, powerful presentations. The day will include:
The Sparkling Wine Forum is aimed at all professionals involved in the future of sparkling wines: researchers, winegrowers, oenologists, manufacturers, inter-professional organisations and decision-makers.
The 2025 edition, held in April in Reims, was a resounding success with:
The topics covered included sensory analysis, neuroscience applied to sparkling wines, and international market challenges, with contributions from New York and South Africa.
Date: May 19, 2026
Location: Village by CA in Reims – Bezannes (opposite the Champagne Ardenne TGV station)
Patronage: International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV)
Further information and ticket office : www.sparkling-wine-forum.com
Press contact
Cyril Egoroff – Chief Executive Officer d'EFFEVENT
Email : cyril.egoroff@effevent.com
Telephone : +33 (0)7 86 59 92 70