This will take place in Punta del Este on 19-23 November 2018, on the general theme of "Shaping the Future: Production and Market Challenges".
The Uruguayan Minister for Agriculture, Mr Tabaré Aguerre, confirmed his country's full commitment to the success of this event.
Jean-Marie Aurand, after paying a visit to the location where the Congress is set to take place, expressed his great satisfaction with the way in which the various actors involved are mobilising more than a year in advance, and especially with the high level of involvement of the INAVI (National Institute of Vitiviniculture).