North America’s leading potato event is making its biennial return to Charlottetown’s Eastlink Centre, this week.

The International Potato Technology Expo, scheduled for Thursday and Friday, February 22–23, welcomes thousands of industry professionals for a two-day event that includes networking, a conference, and business acquisition opportunities.

A two-day conference is part of the show and is available on the mornings of both days. Upon registration, conference admission is free. The PEI Potato Board and the Prince Edward Island Department of Agriculture and Land are pleased to present the conference on Friday. The United Potato Growers of Canada is proud to present the conference on Thursday.

During the two days of the conference, professionals from industry, government, and academia will be hosting educational sessions. A variety of products, such as plant genetics, seeds, bagging equipment, tractors, machinery, sprayers, pilers, cultivators, storage and climatization technologies, and more, will be on display. Many new products making their trade show floor debuts, along with specials available only during the event.

“It’s been so encouraging seeing the strong registration number these past few weeks. This industry grows exponentially every two years, so this event is the perfect opportunity to learn about what’s new and plan for the next couple of years ahead,” Shawn Murphy, Show Manager, declared.