World Potato Congress 2024: Uniting the Global Potato Industry
The World Potato Congress Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering the sustainable growth and development of the potato industry to meet the increasing global demand. Supported by volunteer directors representing various potato jurisdictions worldwide, the Congress events are organized in collaboration with local host committees.
Evolution of the World Potato Congress
Since its inception over 30 years ago, the World Potato Congress has been a significant platform for industry experts, researchers, farmers, and stakeholders to exchange knowledge and insights. The upcoming 12th edition of the Congress, scheduled for June 23-26, 2024, will be hosted in Adelaide, Australia. This follows a tradition of hosting the event in various locations around the world:
- 1993: Charlottetown, PEI, Canada
- 1994: Harrogate, England
- 1997: Durban, South Africa
- 2000: Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- 2004: Kunming, China
- 2006: Boise, Idaho, USA
- 2009: Christchurch, New Zealand
- 2012: Edinburgh, Scotland
- 2015: Yanqing, China
- 2018: Cusco, Peru
- 2022: Dublin, Ireland
- 2024: Adelaide, Australia
Theme and Focus for 2024
The theme for the 2024 World Potato Congress is “Old World Meets New,” emphasizing the integration of traditional practices with modern innovations in the potato industry. With a diverse gathering of participants from over 60 countries, the event aims to showcase the latest advancements, research findings, and best practices in potato cultivation, processing, and marketing.
Anticipated Impact and Participation
The 2024 Congress is expected to attract over 1000 delegates from across the globe, offering a unique opportunity for networking, collaboration, and learning. Participants will have the chance to engage with leading experts, explore cutting-edge technologies, and discuss strategies for enhancing the sustainability and productivity of the potato sector.
For more information about the World Potato Congress Inc. and the upcoming event in Adelaide, Australia, you can contact them at:
- Address: PO Box 40020, West Royalty PO, Charlottetown, PE, Canada C1E 0J2
- Email: info@potatocongress.org
Stay tuned for updates on the World Potato Congress 2024.