Representing potato jurisdictions around the world
World Potato Congress Inc. is a non-profit organization supported by a group of volunteer Directors and International Advisors representing potato jurisdictions around the world.
World Potato Congress Inc. is a premier global networking organization which creates opportunities by facilitating communication and information sharing throughout the world potato community.
The Congress functions to promote sharing of information on all aspects of the potato industry. Delegates represent industry sectors in both developed countries and countries with developing potato industries.
Time until the 12th congress
12th World Potato Congress Adelaide, Australia, June 23- 26 2024
It is envisaged that 1,000 delegates, from developing and developed countries across the globe, including growers, researchers, producers, traders, processors and manufacturers, will attend the Congress.
News
The 11th World Potato Congress, Dublin, Ireland Industry Award Winners
The World Potato Congress Industry Awards were presented during the 11th World Potato Congress in Dublin, Ireland. Awards were presented to Dr. John J. Burke, Paul C. Struik, Antoon Wallays and Richard W. “Dick” Okray for their long and distinctive work in the international potato industry. Dr. John J. Burke…
[...]WPC Launches the Declaration of Dublin to Advance the UN Sustainable Development Agenda 2030 Through the Potato
On the last day of the 11th World Potato Congress (WPC) in Dublin, Ireland, WPC President Romain Cools, called in the WPC Declaration of Dublin upon the global potato value chain to invest in ‘potato solutions’ to advance the UN Sustainable Development Agenda 2030. In this Agenda, the UN has…
[...]Webinar March 29, 2022 at 9:00 am EST with Steven Kildea
World Potato Congress Inc. March 29, 2022 Webinar – “Late Blight in Ireland – Taming a Beast” presented by Steven Kildea at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (USA/Canada) The World Potato Congress is extremely pleased to present its third 2022 webinar on March 29 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Standard time…
[...]Webinar February 25, 2022 at 9:00 am EST with Dr. Denis Griffin
World Potato Congress Inc. February 25, 2022 Webinar – “Potato Variety Development in Ireland, Historical Perspectives and Future Challenges” presented by Dr. Denis Griffin at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (USA/Canada) The World Potato Congress is very pleased to present its second 2022 webinar on February 25 at 9:00 a.m.…
[...]The 11th World Potato Congress, Dublin, Ireland Industry Award Winners
The World Potato Congress Industry Awards were presented during the 11th World Potato Congress in Dublin, Ireland. Awards were presented…
[...]WPC Launches the Declaration of Dublin to Advance the UN Sustainable Development Agenda 2030 Through the Potato
On the last day of the 11th World Potato Congress (WPC) in Dublin, Ireland, WPC President Romain Cools, called in…
[...]Webinar March 29, 2022 at 9:00 am EST with Steven Kildea
World Potato Congress Inc. March 29, 2022 Webinar – “Late Blight in Ireland – Taming a Beast” presented by Steven…
[...]Webinar February 25, 2022 at 9:00 am EST with Dr. Denis Griffin
World Potato Congress Inc. February 25, 2022 Webinar – “Potato Variety Development in Ireland, Historical Perspectives and Future Challenges” presented…
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