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WPC 2026 Kenya – Early Bird Deadline Extension

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 will bring together the global potato community in Naivasha, Kenya.

Register now to secure the best available rates and be part of a congress that will help shape the future of the potato sector across Africa and around the world.

Be part of it and:

✔ Connect and share knowledge with global delegates

✔ Experience Kenya through our technical tour and partner program

✔ Engage with growers, researchers, policymakers, and agribusiness leaders

✔ Help shape the future of the potato industry in Africa and beyond

 

 

WPC 2026 Kenya Registration

 

Spotlight on Post-Congress Tours

Extend your WPC 2026 Kenya experience with one of our exclusive post-congress technical tours on 29–30 October 2026 to experience a world-class potato industry visit.

The annual Farmer Field Day, hosted by Freshcrop, is the biggest potato field day event in Kenya. The event includes certified demos featuring multiple agro-input companies, climate smart agriculture training and mechanization demos including land preparation, planting, harvesting and sorting. The Farmers Field Day will bring together 1,000+ farmers supported through WPC 2026 bursary program alongside a wide range of potato value chain stakeholders from across East Africa.

The field day provides an opportunity for farmers to meet with various companies that play a crucial role in the agricultural sector, the field day is not just an event but a significant step toward agricultural excellence. The field day provides a platform for knowledge sharing, innovation and collaboration, all aimed at enhancing the productivity and sustainability of potato farming in Kenya.

On arrival delegates can visit the the wide range of demo plots on offer and will also get the opportunity to tour the show and experience the full field day atmosphere.

Spaces are limited so be sure to reserve your preferred option when registering for the Congress.

 

 

WPC 2026 Kenya Technical Tours

 

Showcase. Connect. Grow.

Connect with a global audience of 1000+ international delegates, including  researchers, and global agribusiness leaders, alongside 1,500+ farmers at WPC2026. Secure Your Place Today!

Email: partners@wpc2026kenya.com

 

 

Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities – Contact Us

 

Please be aware of unauthorized agencies acting as agents for WPC 2026. Keynote PCO is the official professional conference organizer for this event. Only consult our official website to obtain information about the congress in Kenya.

 

WPC 2026 Official Website

 

This year’s Congress has so much to offer attending delegates and accompanying guests.  As this year’s host, Kenya looks forward to seeing you at the 13th World Potato Congress!

 

 

13th WORLD POTATO CONGRESS
KENYA: 26-30 OCTOBER 2026

Visit the WPC 2026 website: wpc2026kenya.com


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