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OUR HISTORY<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

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Vinexposium stems from a long and impressive story with the wine and spirits industry that began in Bordeaux in the 1980s, with the very first Vinexpo exhibition. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n 1981 <\/div>\n
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\n The Bordeaux CCI organises the first Vinexpo exhibition. <\/div>\n
\n From 22 to 26 June, 11,000 visitors and 500 exhibitors gather. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n 1984 <\/div>\n
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\n Adh\u00e9sion Group creates the World Wine Meetings, the first business convention for wines and spirits <\/div>\n
\n First convention in Blois (Loire Valley). <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n 1991 <\/div>\n
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\n VINEXPO BORDEAUX \u2013 CREATION OF CLUB VINEXPO <\/div>\n
\n The Vinexpo Club is established and brings together the top wine and spirits buyers around the world in a dedicated area at the heart of the exhibition. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n 1994 <\/div>\n
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\n The Languedoc-Roussillon region creates the Vinisud exhibition in Montpellier <\/div>\n
\n The event aims to become the international showcase for the world\u2019s largest wine region. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n 1998 <\/div>\n
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\n Vinexpo Asia-Pacific in Hong Kong is created <\/div>\n
\n Becoming the first global exhibition for wine in Asia. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n 2002 <\/div>\n
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\n Vinexpo America is established in New York <\/div>\n
\n The first event takes place from 22 to 24 October. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n WBWE Amsterdam is created <\/div>\n
\n The World Bulk Wine Exhibition aims to turn the spotlight on the bulk wine sector. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n 2013 <\/div>\n
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\n Launch of VINISUD Asia <\/div>\n
\n For its first event outside France, VINISUD travels to Shanghai. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n 2014 <\/div>\n
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\n Launch of the Vinexpo Challenge <\/div>\n
\n The first major blind tasting hosted by the world\u2019s top sommeliers is held at Vinexpo Asia-Pacific. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n 2017 <\/div>\n
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\n Launch of Vinovision Paris. <\/div>\n
\n Organised by Comexposium, the first exhibition for cool climate wines is held in Paris. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n Vinexpo Explorer is created <\/div>\n
\n The immersive event format held in a producer region debuts in Austria. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n 2019 <\/div>\n
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\n The maiden Vinexpo Shanghai <\/div>\n
\n In this booming market, Vinexpo strengthens its presence in China. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n 2019 <\/div>\n
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\n The first WBWE in Asia <\/div>\n
\n The bulk wine sector is also booming in China. To support it, WBWE travels to Yantai. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n 2019 <\/div>\n
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\n Launch of Wine Paris <\/div>\n
\n Vinisud and Vinovision merge and showcase both Mediterranean and cool climate wines in Paris. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n 2020 <\/div>\n
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\n Inception of Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris. <\/div>\n
\n In February, the alliance of the two events establishes the first gathering of the year for the industry. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n 2020 <\/div>\n
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\n Creation of Be Spirits <\/div>\n
\n Be Spirits becomes an event within an event. The area is dedicated to spirits and located in the heart of the exhibitions. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n Inception of Vinexposium <\/div>\n
\n Vinexpo and Comexposium\u2019s wine division join forces. Today, Vinexposium is the world\u2019s leading organiser of wine and spirits industry gatherings with a portfolio of emblematic and recognised events. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n 2020 <\/div>\n
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\n Launch of the digital portal <\/div>\n
\n During the pandemic (Covid), a digital portal to support development of trade and business for the industry is launched, providing a high-performance resource all year round. Initially called Vinexposium Connect, it is now Vinexposium 365. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n 2021 <\/div>\n
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\n LAUNCH OF VINEXPO INDIA <\/div>\n
\n Organised jointly with SIAL India and in close collaboration with local partner Inter Ads Exhibition, Vinexpo India ranks as a strategic event in a market with very high growth potential. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n 2022 <\/div>\n
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\n The first Act for Change Symposium <\/div>\n
\n Held at the Cit\u00e9 du Vin as part of Bordeaux Wine Week, this first major round of conferences envisions the wine world in 2030. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n 2023 <\/div>\n
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\n International Expansion <\/div>\n
\n 10 events a year, spread over 4 continents... Vinexposium rolls out its full potential. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n 2025 <\/div>\n
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\n Voice of the Industry <\/div>\n
\n Magazine published every 3 months covering the latest trends in the wine and spirits industry, in partnership with experts from all around the world. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n 2026 <\/div>\n
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\n Expansion of Be Spirits <\/div>\n
\n Be Spirits, the trade show dedicated to professionals in the spirits industry, is going international, becoming a trade show in its own right. From 2026, Be Spirits will also be held on the American and Asian continents. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n 2026 <\/div>\n
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\n First edition of Be No <\/div>\n
\n Vinexposium launches Be No, its first trade show dedicated to non-alcoholic beverages in Paris, America, and Asia. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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