Europatat Congress

In order to create a meeting for all potato professionals on the edge of a new potato season, Europatat organises its Congress every year in a different European location.

This rotation enables all potato traders host the congress in their country, which allows them to present the activities of Europatat to their national potato chain and authorities.

On the other hand all countries have the opportunity to present their national sector and to focus on their items of interest during the Congress’ workshop.

Overview of the latest congresses

• 2000 – Prague (Czech Republic)
• 2001 – Rapallo (Italy)
• 2002 – Dresden (Germany)
• 2003 – Oostende (Belgium)
• 2004 – Vienna (Austria)
• 2005 – Killarney (Ireland)
• 2006 – Copenhagen (Denmark)
• 2007 – Bratislava (Slovak Republic)
• 2008 – Berne (Switzerland)
• 2009 – Angers (France)

The next Europatat congress will be organised from 27 till 29 May 2010 in Edinburgh, Scotland (UK). The 2011 edition will be organised in the Netherlands.

Congress program:

The practical organisation of the congress (hotel facilities, evening activities, leisure and partner program) are in the hands of the local organising committee. The meetings and workshops are organised by Europatat in close collaboration with the hosting national association.

The congress program is scheduled as follows:

• Thursday (afternoon):
  working groups, commissions and general assembly (only for Europatat members)
• Friday (all day):
  workshop dealing with topical subjects related to the potato trade (open to Europatat members and other potato professionals). A partner program is also organised.
• Saturday (all day):
  leisure program in the hosting country/city.

The information and registration of the Europatat congress is available on line on a specific website (www.europatat2010.eu), to which a link is available on the Europatat website.