Global Potato Summit 2025 to Chart India’s Path to Global Leadership in the Potato Sector

Media Today Group has announced the Global Potato Summit (GPS) 2025, a two-day international conference and exhibition taking place on December 11-12, 2025 at the India Expo Mart, Greater Noida. The event includes live farm demonstrations near Hapur on December 13 and is positioned to become one of the most influential global platforms for innovation and collaboration across the potato value chain.

Empowering India’s Potato Ecosystem for Global Leadership

Centered on the theme “Empowering India’s Potato Ecosystem for Global Leadership,” GPS 2025 will offer comprehensive sessions covering international potato trends, advanced seed technologies, modern processing systems, export strategies, sustainability frameworks, cold chain advancements, and the expanding role of women leaders in the sector.

Global Experts Confirmed to Speak

The conference will feature leading international experts, including:

• Herman Verveld (Royal HZPC Group, Netherlands)
• Paul van Eijck (PotatoPro, Canada)
• Jochem Rovers (Agristo NV, Belgium)
• Marcel van Huissteden (Kiremko, Netherlands)
• Franz-Bernd Kruthaup (GRIMME, Germany)
• Errol (E.) van Groenewoud (Omnivent, Netherlands)
• Viktor Kovalev (International Potato Tour)
• Christophe Bellouard (SNF, France)

Additional international speakers will be announced as the event approaches.

India’s Leading Voices to Shape the Dialogue

Several prominent Indian leaders from the seed, processing, warehousing, and value-added segments will contribute to the discussions, including:

• Davinder Singh Dosanjh (Mahindra HZPC)
• Nripendra Jha (Technico Agri Sciences)
• Haresh Karamchandani and Soundararadjane S (HyFun Foods)
• Neel Kotak (Iscon Balaji)
• Sandip Thakker (SK Group)
• Maaz Suthar (M S International)
• Ashu Phakey (ITC Ltd.)
• Bhupendra Kumar Singh (Vista Processed Foods)

Senior policymakers from the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, MoFPI, APEDA, and ICAR-CPRI are expected to provide policy direction and insights.

Indian Potato Industry Excellence Awards

Day 1 of GPS 2025 will include the Indian Potato Industry Excellence Awards, recognizing outstanding individuals and organizations contributing to the advancement of India’s potato sector.

Farmers’ Open House and Technical Demonstrations

Day 2 will be dedicated as an Open House for Farmers. A Farmers’ Forum led by experts from the International Potato Center (CIP) and other leading institutions will address practical challenges and opportunities. Live field demonstrations will showcase innovations in seed, agronomy, mechanization, irrigation, crop protection, and post-harvest solutions.

Strengthening India’s Path to Global Leadership

GPS 2025 aims to accelerate policy alignment, international partnerships, technology adoption, and trade development. The long-term vision is to support India’s growth as a major global exporter and technology hub within the potato sector by 2030.