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Washington/Oregon Potato Conference a mainline event

This year the Washington/Oregon Potato Conference will be held Jan. 26-28 at the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick, WA. In all, more than 2,000 growers, suppliers, researchers and other interested parties are expected to attend the conference.ConferenceOVParticipation in the annual Washington/Oregon Potato Conference continues to grow. The number of exhibitor booths jumped from 133 in 2015 to 172 in 2016. Photo courtesy of the Washington State Potato Commission.

“The Washington/Oregon Potato Conference continues to be the premier event for the potato industry in the Northwest,” said Ryan Holterhoff, director of marketing and industry affairs for the Washington State Potato Commission. “Participants enjoy the numerous connections they are able to make with those throughout the industry and the knowledge and information that is shared through the general session and other training opportunities during the conference.”

“Last year, the conference had 133 different exhibitor booths, and this year we have been able to see that number grow to 172,” he stated. “This will be the most exhibitors that have ever been able to participate in the conference and highlights the great interest there is to be part of the conference.”

An early bird reception is planned during the evening of Jan. 25. The list of general sessions is lengthy, giving attendees an opportunity to glean detailed information on a host of topics during the convention. A complete list of these sessions can be found at http://www.potatoconference.com/general-sessions.html.

The keynote address, “What Food Trends Say About Our Society,” will be delivered by award-winning journalist David Sax on Jan. 27. The Leadership Recognition Banquet will take place later in the evening.

The 2016 Ladies Luncheon and Tour has been scheduled for Jan. 27.

The trade show floor will be active throughout the event.

For more information about the conference or to register, visit www.potatoconference.com.

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