World Potato Congress Inc.

Company Description

World Potato Congress Inc is organizer of the World Potato Congress, held every three year and covering all aspects of the potato chain.

In 2012 the World Potato Congress was held in Edinburgh, Scotland
In 2015 the World Potato Congress was held Beijing, China
In 2018 the World Potato Congress was held in Cusco, Peru
~~In 2021 the World Potato Congress will be held in Dublin, Ireland~~
In 2022 the World Potato Congress was held in Dublin, Ireland
In 2024 the World Potato Congress was held in Adelaide, South Australia

In 2026 the World Potato Congress will be held in Nairobi, Kenya

Product Types offered by this company

- Industry Associations

News for this Company

World Potato Congress 2026: Key Updates as Kenya Prepares to Host Global Event

May 15, 2026

World Potato Congress 2026 Kenya to Bring Together Global Potato Leaders, Researchers, and Farmers in Naivasha

World Potato Congress 2026 in Kenya is nearing, with key deadlines in May and July. New speakers include Jamey Higham and Hamadi Boga, while delegates can expect global insights, Kenyan cuisine, and funded travel opportunities.

World Potato Congress webinar on planning for the 2026 International Day of the Potato, organized in collaboration with the FAO.

May 13, 2026

World Potato Congress and FAO to Host Global Webinar about International Day of the Potato 2026 planning

World Potato Congress Inc. will host a webinar on May 15, 2026, on planning for the International Day of the Potato, featuring FAO’s Makiko Taguchi and potato expert Dr André Devaux.

World Potato Congress announces the launch of Global Potato Thematic Working Groups ahead of the 2026 Congress in Kenya, bringing together international experts to strengthen collaboration across research, sustainability, seed systems, aeroponics, and marketing.

April 15, 2026

World Potato Congress Launches Global Potato Thematic Working Groups to Strengthen Collaboration

For over three decades, starting in the early 1990’s, the World Potato Congress Inc. has made its way around the globe, providing an avenue for networking and educational opportunities focused on all thing’s potato.

Kenya potato growing regions classified by major, emerging, and potential production zones under national strategy

April 09, 2026

Kenyan potato sector highlights growth opportunities and key challenges

A growing population, increased export demand, adoption of technologies, and increased breeding of improved varieties provide opportunities for the Kenyan potato industry, according to Severino Manene, Kenya’s Assistant Director for Agriculture