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WPC Inc. Opens Application Process for Sponsorship/Bursary Support for the 13th World Potato Congress
The World Potato Congress Inc, (WPC), is an organization committed to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Sustainability Goals, the objectives of which include improving food security and nutrition for all and to find new and better ways to promote sustainable agriculture.
In addition, the “Declaration of Dublin: Fostering Potato Partnerships for Food Security,” adopted by the World Potato Congress Inc., helps set the stage for initiatives to enhance collaboration and advance the global potato industry. The Declaration seeks to promote the linking of global partners together to share knowledge and success stories in the global potato industry.
Under the umbrella of the Declaration of Dublin, and thanks to the generosity of the Diamond and Platinum Sustaining Partners of WPC Inc., over 20 delegates will have the opportunity to receive financial support to attend the World Potato Congress hosted this year by Kenya this October, 2026.
WPC Inc. Diamond and Platinum Sustaining Partner Contributions
Each year, a portion of the WPC Inc. Diamond and Platinum Sustaining Partner Membership fees are earmarked to support this initiative. Of the over 20 successful applicants, 10 will be supported as a result of the generous donations by our Diamond Partner TriCal Group and Platinum Partners including McCain Foods, AusVeg, J.R. Simplot, IPM Potato Group, Snow Valley, Syngenta, Idaho Potato Commission, WD Potato Ltd., Prince Edward Island Potato Board, Prince Edward Island Department of Agriculture, PepsiCo, SunRise Potato Storage Ltd. and Potatoes USA.
President of the World Potato Congress Inc., Peter VanderZaag, says that “the aim is to provide a voice to development projects around the globe which have a mandate of providing food security for communities. The World Potato Congress Inc. has a long history of supporting delegates who use this opportunity to gain knowledge, make connections and bring home ideas to grow the potential in their own area of the globe.”
Successful applicants will have the opportunity to have their Congress registration fee covered, full accommodation in Naivasha, as well as up to CDN$500 for local travel/regional reps and CDN$1000 for other areas towards the cost of round-trip flights. (Conditions apply). Learn more at the World Potato Congress website and read about past participants success stories.
Guide to Application Documents
New This Year- Video Application
New for the 2026 Congress is an added top up for successful applications via an optional video submission.
Top up Prize for Winners of Video submissions submitted with paper submission (google form) include:
1st prize: Additional CDN$500 travel bursary support
2nd & 3rd Prize. Additional CDN$300 travel bursary support
4th and 5th prize: Additional CDN$100 travel bursary support
New This Year- Video Application
New for the 2026 Congress is an added top up for successful applications via an optional video submission.
Top up Prize for Winners of Video submissions submitted with paper submission (google form) include:
1st prize: Additional CDN$500 travel bursary support
2nd & 3rd Prize: Additional CDN$300 travel bursary support
4th and 5th prize: Additional CDN$100 travel bursary support
Call for Abstracts
Deadline: 20th May
Registration Open
Early Deadline: 1st July
For any questions regarding your participation, please contact registration@wpc2026kenya.com, our team will be delighted to assist you.
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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
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