For Immediate Release
Issued: October 3, 2023
Charlottetown, PEI – This winter, Charlottetown’s Eastlink Centre will once again transform into North America’s largest potato technology event. February 22 & 23, 2024, The International Potato Technology Expo will welcome thousands of attendees and exhibitors to the island and cover a full spectrum of the industry – from seed, to soil, to growing, harvesting, and packaging. With over two decades of success, this biennial event remains a keystone within the potato farming world.
“We really look forward to this unique event every couple of years,” said Shawn Murphy, Show Manager. “Visitors from across the country and beyond come together to share their latest discoveries & innovations.”
The 2024 edition will also include a two-day conference component, presented by the PEI Department of Agriculture & the PEI Potato Board. This conference will be offered on the mornings of both show days and will feature compelling and informative seminars from seasoned professionals. The seminar schedule will be released closer to the show dates.
Booth sales have been strong this year with more than 100 exhibitors already signed up. Those interested in joining in on the action are encouraged to contact a member of the show team to secure their spot.
The International Potato Technology Expo would like to thank presenting partners, Prince Edward Island Department of Agriculture and Land and the Prince Edward Island Potato Board, along with major sponsors, Farm Credit Canada and Syngenta.
For complete details, visit the show website at www.PotatoExpo.ca and connect with the show on Facebook.
SHOW INFORMATION
HOURS:
Thursday, February 22 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Friday, February 23 from 9:00am to 4:00pm
LOCATION:
Eastlink Centre
46 Kensington Road
Charlottetown, PE
MEDIA INQUIRIES
Shawn Murphy, Show Manager
Master Promotions Ltd.
smurphy@mpltd.ca
1-888-454-7469
Moira Nordqvist, Senior Marketing and Operations Manager
Master Promotions Ltd.
mnordqvist@mpltd.ca
1-888-454-7469
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The Department of Agriculture works to advance Prince Edward Island’s primary industries and its approach to food development, production, and sales.
Some of the priorities in this mandate are to: Grow and sustain all elements of agriculture on PEI,
support the agriculture industry in their leadership role in climate efforts and protecting the environment, ands work with farmers to ensure that their locally grown products continue to place PEI among the world leaders in food production and innovation.
The roots of the Prince Edward Island Potato Board can be traced as far back as 1920, when the first Potato Growers’ Association was formed on Prince Edward Island. A true marketing board followed in 1950 and was restructured as a producer-controlled board under the Natural Products Marketing Act in 1990.
Master Promotions Ltd. has been producing trade shows, consumer shows and conferences in Canada since 1973. Managing in excess of twenty-five events annually, Master Promotions Ltd. is Canada’s largest independent trade and consumer event management company. For complete company information and event schedule, visit www.masterpromotions.ca
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