Welcome to CWTC26

Worms University of Applied Sciences is hosting the 7th Culinary and Wine Tourism Conference.

In addition to in-depth academic discussion of current issues relating to wine and cuisine, the programme will also address practical perspectives and applications. Another component is participation in the Worms Wine Mile, an established wine tourism event in the city of Worms.

Preliminary Agenda

Please note that the programm is currently a rough draft.

22nd April 2026Arrival in Worms, evening get-together at the Worms Vinothek 
23rd April 2026Conference
from 08.30 Conference enrolment / registration
09.30 Welcome and official opening 
10.00 - 12.30 Presentations/workshops (with coffee break in between)
12.30 - 13.30 Lunch break
13.30 - 17.00 Presentations/workshops (with coffee break in between)
from 19.00 Culinary networking evening at a vineyard in Worms
24th April 2026Conference
from 08:30 Conference enrolment / registration
09.30 - 12.00 Presentations/workshops (with coffee break in between)
12.00 - 13.00 Lunch break
13.00 - 16.30 Presentations/workshops (with coffee break in between)
from 17.30 Visit to the Worms Wine Mile
25th April 2026Guided tour of Worms with a visit to the Worms market vintners 

 

Worms conference venue: historic ambience meets wine tourism experiences

Worms, one of Germany's oldest cities, is located approximately one hour from Frankfurt am Main and Frankfurt Airport and is easily accessible by Deutsche Bahn.

With the oldest Jewish cemetery in Europe, ‘Heiliger Sand’, a Jewish quarter with a synagogue, ritual bath (mikveh) and Rashi House with Jewish Museum on a historic site, Worms is home to parts of the UNESCO World Heritage Site SchUM Sites Speyer, Worms, Mainz. In addition, Worms owes its excellent reputation as a festival city to the specially produced performances of the annual Nibelungen Festival.

In Worms, wine is deeply rooted in the regional identity and has shaped both culture and landscape for centuries. The city is part of Germany's largest wine-growing region, Rheinhessen, and is itself considered the third-largest wine-growing community. 

Der Jüdische Friedhof in Worms ist Teil des UNESCO Welterbes SchUM.
Jüdischer Friedhof – UNESCO Welterbe SchUM, Foto / Paul Michael
Die Nibelungenfestspiele vor dem in der Dämmerung liegenden Wormser Dom.
Nibelungenfestspiele vor dem Wormser Dom, Foto / Bernward Bertram

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