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

Dr. Christine Noronha, Entomology IPM Research Scientist at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, will present her research on crop rotation strategies for effective wireworm control in the upcoming WPC Inc. webinar.

December 05, 2025

World Potato Congress Inc. Announces Webinar on Crop Rotation Strategies for Wireworm Control

The World Potato Congress will host a webinar on Dec 10, 2025, where Dr. Christine Noronha shares research showing how crop rotation reduces wireworm damage in potatoes, highlighting her innovative pest management advances and key field results.

Counting down the days! One year to go until the 13th World Potato Congress in beautiful Naivasha, Kenya – 26–30 October 2026 for global insights, networking, and potato innovation!

October 30, 2025

One Year Countdown: 13th World Potato Congress Comes to Naivasha, Kenya in October 2026

Excitement builds as we mark one year to the 13th World Potato Congress, set for Oct 26–30, 2026, at Sawela Lodge, Naivasha, Kenya. Keynotes and registration launch in Nov. Stay tuned for updates and sponsorship opportunities!

October 16, 2025

Selecting and understanding the mechanisms of drought tolerance in potato cultivars of China

China grows 25% of the world’s potatoes, but 60% of its crop is in arid northwest regions where shallow roots and short growing seasons make them drought-sensitive. Researchers test drought-tolerant varieties and biochemicals to ease soil stress.

October 13, 2025

World Potato Congress Webinar - Biology and Integrated Management of Potato Common Scab - Oct 20, 2025

World Potato Congress Inc. (WPC) will host a webinar, 'Biology and Integrated Management of Potato Common Scab,' October 20, 2025. The speaker is Amanda Gevens, PhD, Professor and Extension Plant Pathologist, University of Wisconsin–Madison.