Potato Expo 2026 Set to Bring Global Potato Industry Together in Dallas for Innovation, Networking, and Sustainability

Potato Expo 2026, North America's largest annual potato industry conference and trade show, is heading to Dallas Jan. 6–8 at the Gaylord Texan. The event, hosted by the National Potato Council, invites U.S. and international potato supply chain partners to connect, share insights, and collaborate to kick off the new year.

Potato Expo remains the premier annual event where the potato industry comes to connect, learn, and lead. Attendees consistently identify networking as the Expo’s top draw, utilizing the three days to forge new partnerships and reconnect with long-time colleagues. Potato Expo delivers a perfect blend of critical business and networking, creating meaningful relationships that drive business forward.

Ted Tschirky, President of the National Potato Council and Washington state potato grower:

"Potato Expo remains the industry's essential meeting place. Bringing the entire supply chain to Dallas expands on the success of Potato Expo’s 17-year history and provides a powerful start to the business year, building the relationships that drive our future."

This year’s event will feature more than 30 educational sessions and 180 exhibitors filling up 100,000-plus square feet of trade show space. Attendees will gain insight into the future of farming through educational content that ensures industry professionals stay informed on the latest research, regulations, and market trends. 

This year’s programming emphasizes innovation and advocacy. Cutting-edge sessions, including "Using Soil DNA, Tissue RNA and AI for Potato Production," will be featured. The lineup also includes a live recording of the Eye on Potatoes podcast, featuring a discussion with NPC CEO Kam Quarles and Randy Russell, President of The Russell Group, on defending and enhancing potatoes at the federal level.

Hollee Alexander, Vice President of Industry Relations & Events at the National Potato Council:

"Dallas is the perfect backdrop for the largest gathering of the potato industry. With just two months before Potato Expo 2026, we encourage everyone to register and book your exhibit space to ensure your company is front and center in Texas when the industry unites."

As always, the 2026 event includes numerous networking opportunities, such as the Welcome and Kick-Off Receptions, a live auction to benefit the Potato Leadership, Education and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF), daily happy hours, a beer garden, and a closing party. 

Potato Expo serves as a forum to foster collaboration between national and state potato associations, as well as the rest of the industry. Potatoes USA, United Potato Growers of America, Potato Sustainability Alliance, and others meet throughout the week to organize and plan for the new year. The full schedule can be found at potato-expo.com/potato-expo-2026-schedule.

Visit potato-expo.com to register and access other important information about Potato Expo 2026.