Potato Days is a well-known event in the potato sector. Every year in November the event is organized by various companies, including potato breeder HZPC. This year, the event will be held virtually Wednesday, Nov. 4, at HZPC's partners' homes. The theme is "Let's Connect!"
Potato Days
Professionals from the potato chain come together from all corners of the world to experience the latest potato varieties and to network. Making connections is central. Meetings in large groups is of course difficult at the moment. Fortunately, the digital domain offers HZPC many opportunities to connect in creative ways.
"Let's Connect!"
This year will be a special edition. "With Potato Days Live, we present a new way to connect," says Patrick Overwijk, communication manager at HZPC. "A unique digital potato experience for all our growers, customers, partners and other potato professionals and enthusiasts. We come together in our virtual studio, talk about the latest developments, surprise our partners with inspiring presentations and of course we present our most important varieties".
Visitors of the Potato Days Live will be connected via the digital event to speakers like Pedro Sousa (McDonald’s) and Gerard Backx (HZPC), who will share experiences about the unique time companies are going through because of COVID-19. They look for opportunities to support and strengthen each other. HZPC also allows its growers and partners to talk about how they can make a bigger contribution to the global food supply. Topics that come to the fore are: the relationship with potatoes and microbiomes, cooperation in the potato sector, potato varieties that can grow anywhere....
From anywhere in the world, potato professionals can participate in the event; time zones are taken into account, and the event is translated into multiple languages. More information about the program and registration can be found at www.hzpc.com/pd20.