Get ready for an extraordinary event dedicated to one of the most important and versatile crops on the planet – the potato! The International Potato Day Event 2025 is set to take place on May 27, 2025, in Brussels, Belgium, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, scientists, and enthusiasts from around the world to celebrate this incredible superfood.
The event is organized by Europatat, EUPPA, ESA, Copa-Cogeca, and Starch Europe, bringing together key players from the potato industry to celebrate and promote the significance of this vital crop.
Why Celebrate the Potato?
In December 2023, the United Nations officially designated May 30 as the International Day of Potato, recognizing its immense nutritional, economic, and cultural importance. The potato is not just a staple food – it’s a lifeline for millions and plays a crucial role in ensuring food security worldwide.
What to Expect at the Event?
- Exclusive Insights: Discover the latest innovations in potato farming, processing, and sustainability.
- Expert Panel Discussions: Engage with key industry players, policymakers, and agricultural specialists.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with professionals across the entire potato supply chain.
- Sustainability & Future Trends: Explore how the potato sector is evolving with modern technology and sustainability initiatives.
- Celebrating the Power of the Potato: Join in an exciting tribute to this vital food source.
Why You Should Attend?
- Learn from the best: Hear from top industry leaders about the future of the potato industry.
- Expand your network: Meet farmers, processors, traders, researchers, and policymakers all in one place.
- Be part of a global movement: Support and celebrate the potato's role in nutrition, food security, and sustainability.
Let’s come together to honor the potato and explore its endless possibilities!