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WPC Inc. Seeks Expressions of Interest July 07, 2008 |
2012 World Potato Congress
World Potato Congress Inc. is now beginning planning and preparation for the 8th World Potato Congress in 2012
To date six successful international Congresses have been held in a number of exotic locations across the globe, including:
- Charlottetown, Canada - 1993
- Harrogate, United Kingdom - 1994
- Durban, South Africa - 1997
- Amsterdam, The Netherlands - 2000
- Kunming, China - 2004
- Boise, USA - 2006
The 7th World Potato Congress is scheduled for Christchurch, New Zealand, March 22-25, 2009.
We are now accepting “Expressions of Interest” from potato organizations internationally, that have an interest in hosting the 8th World Potato Congress.
Does your organization wish to consider hosting the world’s most recognized International Potato Congress? Would you like an opportunity to show the world what your region of the globe has to offer? Are you interested in submitting a complete prospectus? If you answered yes to all, or any, of these questions, you may want to contact us for information and guidelines.
Typically 500-800 delegates attend the World Potato Congress, an event that highlights developments in industry, economics, science and environment as they pertain to the international potato world.
For a detailed information package please contact:
John Coady, GM
World Potato Congress Inc.
Email: info@potatocongress.org
Tel: 902-368-8885
Farm Centre, Suite 101
420 University Avenue
Charlottetown PE C1A 7Z5
Canada