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  The countdown to the 13th World Potato Congress is well and truly on! We are delighted to announce that delegates from 62 countries are already registered to join us in Naivasha, Kenya, from 26-30 October 2026. This incredible international representation demonstrates what WPC 2026 is all about, bringing the global potato community together to…

  Preparations are well underway for one of the highlights of World Potato Congress 2026 – the Farmers Field Day, taking place on Thursday, 29 October 2026 at FreshCrop, Mau Narok. The Farmers Field Day is already taking shape in the field, with demonstration plots planted and participating partners working alongside the FreshCrop agronomy team…

(opens in new tab) The 13th World Potato Congress is delighted to introduce the WPC 2026 Youth Engagement & 4K Club Program, an exciting legacy initiative designed to educate young people on how to produce potatoes in an effort to alleviate food insecurity, not only a local concern in Kenya, but a global one as…

We are delighted to announce that the Full Program Schedule for WPC 2026 Kenya is now available. Explore an exciting program of plenary presentations, expert-led sessions, panel discussions, workshops and networking opportunities, bringing together leading voices from across the global potato value chain. Explore the program and start planning your WPC 2026 Kenya experience!   View…

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…