2015 Beijing World Potato Congress

Beijing,China    Jul. 28, 2015-Jul. 30, 2015

Beijing,China

Jul. 28, 2015-Jul. 30, 2015

Venue:

YanQing, Beijing

Organizer:

Ministry of Agriculture of China, People's Government of Beijing Municipality

Contact:

General Affairs and Coordination Dept.

Tel:

+86-10-69148651

Email:

chinapotatopark@163.com

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Theme: Develop Together For a Better Future

The WPC will extensively solicit papers and hold a variety of topical seminars.The trade show will occupy an area of 10,000 square meters.The industry tours will include rich content.Numerous experts will be brought together and more developing countries will be attracted. The congress will offer participating companies and organizations the broadest exchange, trade and cooperation opportunities and drive technology and trade integration in the potato industry.
 
During the Award Ceremony at the Badaling Great Wall, delegates will have the opportunity to enjoy Chinese potato delicacies, climbing of the Great Wall in the moonlight, traditional Chinese music, and the unique charm of Chinese food culture and the Great Wall. Thiswill make an unforgettable Closing & Awarding Ceremony of the World Potato Congress.
 
The congress has also elaborately selected several tourist routes for the participants to immerse themselves in the historical culture and natural scenery of the ancient oriental country.

Congress Schedule



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Conference

July 28, 2015
Morning
Keynote Speech
Sustainable Development of Potato Industry in China
Global Food and Agricultural Issues
Afternoon
Keynote Speech
Development of Chinese Agriculture and Food Security
Development and Trend of the Global Potato Industry
World Potato Markets: Trends, Investments, Intercontinental Trade and its implications for the future
Technical Session (Parallel)
Technical Session 1
Technical Session 2
Technical Session 3
Water challenges and opportunities in potato production
Potato consumption and markets
Major potato diseases
July 29, 2015
Morning
Technical Session (Parallel)
Technical session 4
Technical session 5
Technical session 6
Varietal development and global evaluation & utilization of new varieties
Communications for promoting the potato
Processing technology
Afternoon
Technical Session (Parallel)
Technical session 7
Technical session 8
Technical session 9
Application of Biotechnology in potato breeding
Practical new storage technologies
Crop Management
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