Late Poster Abstract Submissions

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Due to the exceptional response and strong interest generated during the main abstract submission period, the 13th World Potato Congress is pleased to announce that the Late Poster Abstract Submission Portal is now open!

The overall theme of the congress is “Global Potato Partnership for Enhanced Food Systems, Nutrition Security and Trade”.

We encourage you to submit your abstract for consideration at this exciting congress, being held for the very first time in sub-Saharan Africa.

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Summary of Minimum Requirements

Conflict of Interest: Please define if you have any conflict of interest associated with your poster submission.
Title: 25 words maximum.
Poster: 300 words maximum.
Conference topic: Please select from the 6 congress topics listed.
Authors/co-authors and presenting author: Please identify appropriately – there must be one presenting author.
Presentation format: Poster presentation.
Also required: Up to three keywords.

  • Posters are submitted via an online submission system. Register with the abstract submission website and establish your user name and password.
  • If you are submitting more than one poster you must use the same login for each
  • The maximum length of an poster is 300 words. Please ensure that your findings are described to a level sufficient for reviewers to make an informed decision on quality. Posters that fail to meet these criteria or are of a purely commercial nature will be rejected.
  • The extended submission deadline for posters is 7th August 2026 (12pm CEST). Authors will be notified if their poster has been accepted for presentation on 24th August 2026.
  • Do not include author names in the title or body of your poster – these are entered online during the submission process.
  • The congress topics are broad – to aid the review process, please include up to three keywords for your submission.
  • You can alter your abstract at any time up to the submission deadline of 7th August 2026.
  • Each author may present a maximum of two presentations at the Congress.
  • Please note that at least one author must register in full to attend and present the abstract at the Congress.
  • Please note that only poster presentation slots are available through this abstract submission process.

Posters may be submitted to each of the six congress topics:

Global Potato Production and Trade, Policy and Regulation

Explore the evolving dynamics of global potato production and international trade. Discussions will focus on trade flows, regulatory frameworks, phytosanitary standards, and enabling policy environments that support equitable growth and market access.

Potato Variety Development and Seed Production Systems

This topic delves into the latest advances in potato breeding, biotechnology, and seed systems. Emphasis will be placed on the development and dissemination of resilient, high-yielding varieties that meet the needs of diverse agro-ecological zones and market demands.

Disease and Pest Management, Post-Harvest Management and Value Addition

From integrated pest management strategies to improved storage and processing techniques, this theme addresses the full value chain. It aims to reduce losses, enhance product quality, and create value-added opportunities for producers and processors.

Potato Technologies, Innovations, Mechanization, Climate-Smart Approaches and Big Data Utilization

Highlighting technological transformation in the potato sector, this topic covers innovations in digital agriculture, mechanization, precision farming, climate adaptation, and the use of big data and AI for productivity and resilience.

Potato Contribution to Food and Nutrition Security: Inclusive Models for Women, Youth and MSMEs

Recognizing the potato as a critical pillar of nutrition, this theme explores its role in combating hunger and malnutrition. Inclusive business models that empower women, youth, and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) will be showcased as catalysts for sustainable impact.

Potato Partnership and Private Sector Investments

This track focuses on building robust partnerships among governments, development agencies, research institutions, and the private sector. Discussions will highlight financing models, investment opportunities, and collaborative strategies that drive growth and innovation in the global potato ecosystem.

Submitting a poster is a 3-step process. We strongly recommend that you complete your submission at one time.

Step 1: Register on the system

  • We are using a dedicated website for poster submission and you must first register on the system. The submission website is accessible by username and password. Please note that you will need to create your own username and password to access the system.
  • You only need to register once – each subsequent time that you visit this page, you will log in with your e-mail and chosen password.

Step 2: Submit your poster

  • Once you have registered and created your profile, you must log in to the dedicated submission webpage, when you have prepared your poster – enter your email address and the password you chose when you registered.
  • Submitting a poster requires that you complete a questionnaire for each poster. Some questions are mandatory (marked with an asterisk) and you will not be able to complete your submission until these questions have been answered. You will be required to provide the theme to which you are submitting your poster, the names and affiliations of all authors and confirmation that all authors have approved the submission. You will also be able to indicate if you wish your poster to be considered for oral presentation or other formats – please see the  FAQ’s for further details.
  • It is strongly recommended that you complete your submission once started. However, if you decide to start your submission for completion at a later point, you must ensure to “Submit” your incomplete poster. It will then be available for you to finish at a later stage. Failure to “Submit” your incomplete poster will result in it being lost and you will have to start again.
  • Mandatory questions are marked with an asterisk (*) and must be answered. Your submission will not be complete if a mandatory question is left unanswered. Incomplete submissions will not go for review.
  • If you exceed the word count for either the title or poster, your submission will be marked as incomplete in our system. Incomplete submissions will not go for review.
  • The deadline for submissions is 7th August 2026.

Step 3: Confirmation e-mail
You will receive an e-mail confirming that your submission has been received. The subject of the mail will indicate if your submission is complete or incomplete. An incomplete submission may have an answer that is unfinished or you may have exceeded the word limit for the poster. Incomplete submissions will not go for review. You must log back into the submission system, click on the title of the poster and complete it. Once complete you will receive the confirmation e-mail.

If you wish to make another submission, please click on New Submission and a new blank submission form will open.

You may wish to change your submission. You can do this at any time up to the deadline of 7th August 2026.

  • Log in to the poster submission system.
  • You will see the poster(s) that you have submitted. Click on the poster title to open the file.
  • Amending a poster is just the same as the original submission process except that the online form will be automatically filled in with the answers that you gave previously. You don’t have to change an answer if you don’t want to.
  • Once you click “Submit”, your changes will be saved and you will be sent an email confirming that your poster has been amended. Your changes will not be recorded if you fail to click “Submit”. You will also receive an e-mail confirming that an amendment has been made to your poster.

If you have any queries about the submission process or you want to withdraw a poster, please contact the congress administrator at program@wpc2026kenya.com

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