Old plans made new…
Kenya to host the 13th World Potato Congress – October/November 2026
It is with great excitement and much anticipation that the World Potato Congress Inc. announces Kenya will be hosting the 2026 World Potato Congress! This location change comes following an agreement reached between the Polish Potato Federation (PPF) and WPC to cancel the event scheduled for Gdansk, Poland, in June of 2026.
In late March, the WPC Board of Directors reviewed the formal request led by Kenya’s National Potato Council (NPCK) to have their initial bid reconsidered for a future Congress. “Initially, the 2026 Congress had been awarded to Kenya,” says President VanderZaag. “And it had been with great regret to announce in May of 2024 that the WPC would need to step away to allow for Kenya to develop contractual relationships in the country further”, says President Peter VanderZaag.
“Hosting a World Potato Congress comes with many important factors to be considered. We are excited that the Kenya host committee was immediate and proactive in addressing the key areas to ensure a global success story for their country.” The World Potato Congress aims to contribute to ending extreme poverty and improving food security around the globe. By hosting this event in Kenya, we will spotlight the importance of potatoes as a vital food crop and its potential to drive inclusive economic growth, particularly for youth and women in the sector.”
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13th World Potato Congress – in Kenya, October/November 2026
