World Potato Congress Inc.

Company Description

World Potato Congress Inc is organizer of the World Potato Congress, held every three year and covering all aspects of the potato chain.

In 2012 the World Potato Congress was held in Edinburgh, Scotland
In 2015 the World Potato Congress was held Beijing, China
In 2018 the World Potato Congress was held in Cusco, Peru
~~In 2021 the World Potato Congress will be held in Dublin, Ireland~~
In 2022 the World Potato Congress was held in Dublin, Ireland
In 2024 the World Potato Congress was held in Adelaide, South Australia

In 2026 the World Potato Congress will be held in Nairobi, Kenya

Product Types offered by this company

- - Industry Associations

News for this Company

WPC 2026 Farmers Field Day preparations are underway at FreshCrop, Kenya, bringing farmers and global potato industry stakeholders together for live demonstrations and innovation on 29 October.

September 10, 2026

WPC 2026 Farmers Field Day Takes Shape Ahead of Global Potato Congress in Kenya

WPC 2026 preparations are accelerating in Kenya, with the Farmers Field Day at FreshCrop taking shape alongside new speakers, partners and international registrations ahead of the global potato Congress in Naivasha.

July 29, 2026

Un estudio del CIP/WPC analiza el potencial del procesamiento de papa en la zona andina

Un estudio del CIP/WPC concluye que la zona andina tiene una oportunidad clara para ampliar el procesamiento de papa, sustituir importaciones y agregar valor local, pero para lograrlo deberá desarrollar variedades adaptadas a la industria, fortalecer el acceso a semilla de calidad y mejorar la colaboración entre investigación, productores, semilleristas y empresas procesadoras.

The 13th World Potato Congress, taking place in Naivasha, Kenya, from October 26–30, 2026, marks 100 days to go with new speaker announcements, expanded participation opportunities, and preparations for the first Congress to be held in East Africa

July 23, 2026

World Potato Congress Marks 100-Day Countdown to Historic Kenya Event

With 100 days to go until the 13th World Potato Congress in Kenya, organizers announced new speakers, reopened late poster abstract submissions, and highlighted key program updates, field demonstrations, partnerships, and networking opportunities.