Launch of the VITIVALO Project

June 6, 2018, 1:30 p.m. - June 6, 2018, 4:30 p.m.

On Wednesday, June 6, 2018, the VITIVALO project will be officially launched at the University of Savoie Mont Blanc.

The VITIVALO project (economic recovery of vineyard waste in the Savoie region: an alternative to the current practice of open-air burning) is a research project led by the University of Savoie Mont Blanc, supported by the USMB Foundation, and involving numerous stakeholders, partners, and supporters across the Savoie region.

Whether you are a partner, an elected official, a representative of a government agency, an organization, or a business, a wine industry professional, or a citizen interested in the project, come learn more about it, join the discussions, and share your ideas and experiences on how to promote it.

Event schedule

  • Welcome reception for participants with coffee starting at 1:30 p.m.
  • Event kickoff at 2:00 p.m.
  • Overview of the project and its objectives: funding, research programs, planned initiatives, project progress, and initial results.
  • Presentations by partners and thematic discussions related to the project :
    • Research and Regional Development: What Role for the USMB?
    • Open-air burning and air quality
    • Wine-growing practices and trends: Why the VITIVALO project in the Savoy region?
    • Waste and regulations: How can new recycling systems be established?
    • Promotion and Innovation in the Region

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