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The countdown is officially on. In just 100 days, the global potato community will come together in Kenya for the World Potato Congress 2026, hosted first time in East Africa. Join more than 1,000 delegates from over 60 countries, including growers, researchers, policymakers, industry leaders, agribusinesses and development organisations, for a week of innovation, collaboration…

Due to overwhelming interest, we’ve extended our special early bird registration rates for WPC 2026 Kenya until 6th July. This is your opportunity to be part of a truly historic occasion as the 13th World Potato Congress comes to East Africa for the first time. Don’t miss your chance to join this landmark event that…

The early bird registration deadline is this Wednesday 1st July! Secure your place now to take advantage of the best available rates. We’re excited that Naivasha, Kenya will host the 13th World Potato Congress and welcome a truly international audience, creating a powerful platform to connect with industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers across the potato…

Reminder: Applications to Host the 2030 & 2032 World Potato Congresses and Nominations for WPC Global Industry Awards — Deadline: June 30, 2026   Don’t miss your chance to nominate a deserving colleague for a WPC Global Potato Industry Award, or to put your country forward to host the 2030 or 2032 World Potato Congress.…

We are delighted to report that preparations for WPC 2026 Kenya reached another important milestone recently as members of the planning committee met in the congress venue, Sawela Lodges in Naivasha, to undertake a comprehensive site visit. In attendance were the local organizing committee, President of the WPC Inc. Peter VanderZaag and Executive Director Ellen Kouwenberg as…

Excitement is building for WPC 2026 Kenya in Naivasha, Kenya.  And June deadlines are fast approaching…. Early Registration Deadline There is less than one month until the early bird registration deadline! Secure your place before 1st July to take advantage of the best available rates. We’re excited that Naivasha, Kenya will host the 13th World…

Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026 9:00-10:00am EDT (Toronto)/16:00h EAT (Nairobi).   With the July 1st early-bird registration deadline for the 13th World Potato Congress fast approaching, the World Potato Congress Inc. is pleased to be hosting, as part of our ongoing webinar series, a webinar to share planning for the 2026 World Potato Congress to be…

“Where Potatoes Grow, Livelihoods Flourish” — May 30, 2026 Around the world, celebrations are underway for the 3rd International Day of Potato, Saturday May 30th. The World Potato Congress is proud to stand alongside the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in bringing this global occasion to life — uniting the international…

The World Potato Congress Inc. is pleased to be hosting, as part of our ongoing webinar series, a webinar to share planning for the 2026 International Day of the Potato (IDP). Date: Friday, May 15, 2026 from 14:00-15:00 CET (Brussels)/8:00-9:00am EDT (Toronto). Background: The United Nations General Assembly, in December 2023, designated May 30 as…