VITeff 2027 in Epernay: where to stay in Champagne

VITeff is the only international exhibition devoted entirely to sparkling wine technologies, held in the heart of Champagne, in Épernay. Every two years, after the harvest, it gathers around 350 exhibitors across 19,000 sq m to showcase every aspect of the industry's expertise — from vineyard work to export, taking in winemaking, bottling and route-to-market. The show works as a genuine marketplace: it connects supplier companies with French and international buyers from the sparkling sector, and also attracts institutional visitors plus members of the scientific community, including researchers and oenologists, who come to discuss the challenges shared across the industry. The Agora area hosts close to 30 talks, round tables and 45-minute tastings, open to all attendees and covering topics such as innovation, changing consumer expectations, international expansion, CSR, employment and wine tourism. Alongside it, the Sparkling Wine Forum digs deeper into applied research, and the Innovation Awards, run jointly with the Agglomération d'Épernay, reward the most innovative and environmentally friendly projects. For industry professionals, VITeff is the must-attend appointment to anticipate trends, close deals and understand where the sparkling wine market is heading. Staying close to Le Millesium makes it easier to make the most of all three days, including Wednesday's late-night opening, without wasting time on transfers.