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
Reminder – Upcoming Webinar – January 24, 2023
World Potato Congress Inc. Webinar – January 24, 2023 presented presented by Dr. Julio Kalazich in English and Spanish Analysis and Projections of the Potato Breeding Programs in the South American Cone Countries 9:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (USA/Canada) seguido de una presentación en espagñol 10:00 am EST Análisis y Proyecciones de los Programas de Mejoramiento…
[...]World Potato Congress Inc. announces Board changes
World Potato Congress Inc. announces Board changes: New President, Peter VanderZaag, Vice-President, Nora Olsen, Board Director, Brian Douglas and the retirement of John Griffin. Following 16 years of dedicated volunteer service to the World Potato Congress Inc., Mr. John Griffin will be stepping down from his role of President of…
[...]The World Potato Congress Inc. Welcomes Potatoes USA as a Gold Sustaining Partner
World Potato Congress President John Griffin is pleased to announce Potatoes USA as our newest Gold Sustaining Partner. “The support of Potatoes USA under the leadership of CEO Blair Richardson, who also serves as a WPC International Advisor, will continue to propel WPC forward in our mandates. These include planning…
[...]A 2022 Dublin Congress Success Story
The World Potato Congress mandate includes bringing together global knowledge, resources and expertise which in turn provides educational opportunities in such areas as seed production, pest and disease management, and the potato value chains. The potato is an important crop in feeding communities and providing income for farmers across all…
[...]Reminder – Upcoming Webinar – January 24, 2023
World Potato Congress Inc. Webinar – January 24, 2023 presented presented by Dr. Julio Kalazich in English and Spanish Analysis and Projections of the…
[...]World Potato Congress Inc. announces Board changes
World Potato Congress Inc. announces Board changes: New President, Peter VanderZaag, Vice-President, Nora Olsen, Board Director, Brian Douglas and the…
[...]The World Potato Congress Inc. Welcomes Potatoes USA as a Gold Sustaining Partner
World Potato Congress President John Griffin is pleased to announce Potatoes USA as our newest Gold Sustaining Partner. “The support…
[...]A 2022 Dublin Congress Success Story
The World Potato Congress mandate includes bringing together global knowledge, resources and expertise which in turn provides educational opportunities in…
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