Skip to content

News

World Potato Congress 2024 – Deadline extended! ⏰


Abstract submission & Early bird registration deadlines extended!

Great news for those who are yet to register and/or submit their abstracts. Both deadlines for the 12th World Potato Congress in Adelaide from 23-26 June, 2024 have now been extended to MONDAY 15 APRIL, 2024.

Thank you to everyone who has already registered and/or submitted their abstracts All accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings and presented during the technical sessions.

To submit your abstract, please click on the link below where you can access the submission template, conference theme details and all key details regarding abstract submissions.

SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT

For those wanting to make the most of the reduced registration rate register below now!

REGISTER NOW

Should you have any questions, please email wpc@theconferencecompany.com or call 1800 193 405 (within Australia) or +64 9 360 1240 (outside Australia).

We look forward to receiving your abstract submissions and welcoming you to Adelaide this year.

Kind regards
World Potato Congress 2024 Organising Committee

 

Congress Trade Show and Corporate Sponsoring: 

Sponsorship and trade show opportunities are available. The Congress will provide an excellent opportunity for the potato industry to network, make new business connections, engage with the global audience, and secure contracts whilst attending WPC 2024.

Come and say G’day! For more information, please visit World Potato Congress or contact our Meeting Managers: The Conference Company.  Email: wpc@theconferencecompany.comFreephone (within Aus): 1800 193 405 or Telephone: +64 9 360 1240

The World Potato Congress Inc. initiatives are funded in part by the following Sustaining Partners.  For more information on how your company can benefit from partnership, please inquire at info@potatocongress.org or visit our website at https://potatocongress.org/sustaining-partners/benefits/

Latest News

WPC Inc. Announces Board Retirements and Changes to Executive Positions

June 11, 2025

The World Potato Congress Inc. recently held its Annual General Meeting for the 2024-25 year. It was an opportunity to reflect and extend gratitude to the past contributions of outgoing…

[...]

World Potato Congress Inc. Spotlights International Day of the Potato Celebrations Around the Globe

May 28, 2025

  Around the world, celebrations are well underway for the 2nd International Day of the Potato, Friday, May 30th.  Launched by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations…

[...]

World Potato Congress Inc. welcomes AUSVEG as Platinum Sustaining Partner

May 22, 2025

  As the World Potato Congress begins to ramp up planning for the 13th World Potato Congress 2026 in Kenya, we are excited to welcome our newest Platinum Sustaining Partner,…

[...]

Upcoming Webinar: The Role of Potato in Rural Development and Food Security

May 15, 2025

This international webinar, organized to mark the International Day of the Potato, will explore how this strategic crop contributes to food security, sustainable agriculture, and the resilience of rural communities.…

[...]

13th World Potato Congress – in Kenya, October/November 2026

May 5, 2025

Old plans made new… Kenya to host the 13th World Potato Congress – October/November 2026 It is with great excitement, and much anticipation that the World Potato Congress Inc. announces…

[...]

The WPC is excited to support the FAO in the launch of the theme for the 2nd International Day of Potato:

April 30, 2025

Shaping history, feeding the future.   From the FAO press release: “This year’s theme is in recognition of the journey of the potato – from its domestication in the Andes…

[...]

WPC Webinar: The Ecosystem Elements of Potato Sustainability with John Mesko, CEO, Potato Sustainability Alliance

April 22, 2025

Rescheduled webinar Presentation Title: The Ecosystem Elements of Potato Sustainability. Date:  Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 4:00pm EST (USA/Toronto) Presenter: John Mesko, CEO, Potato Sustainability Alliance (PSA) Register Here!  …

[...]

World Potato Congress Inc. Welcomes Potatoes Australia Ltd. as Gold Sustaining Partner

April 16, 2025

Potatoes Australia Ltd is pleased to announce its commitment as a Gold Sustaining Partner of the World Potato Congress Inc. This decision follows the resounding success of the 2024 World…

[...]

A Journey of Quality Seed Potato Production Through Apical Rooted Cuttings (ARC) in the Cordillera Administrative Region, Philippines.

February 24, 2025

In the heart of the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) of the Philippines, sprawling across 11,000 hectares dedicated to potato production, agriculture is not just a livelihood; it is a way…

[...]

WPC Welcomes The Quebec Potato Board as Gold Member

January 13, 2025

The World Potato Congress welcomes The Quebec Potato Board from Canada as a Gold Member of the WPC Sustaining Partner Program. President Peter VanderZaag of the World Potato Congress Inc.…

[...]
Scroll To Top