The much-anticipated Global Potato Summit 2025 (GPS 2025) has announced the formation of its Honorary Advisory Board, comprising some of the most influential leaders and innovators from the global potato industry. The board brings together experts from government, academia, and agribusiness to guide the event’s vision of fostering innovation, sustainability, and global collaboration across the potato value chain.
Scheduled from December 11–12, 2025, at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida, followed by a farm demonstration on December 13 near Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, GPS 2025 is set to be one of the most comprehensive and impactful gatherings in the global potato calendar.
A Distinguished Advisory Board
The newly announced Honorary Advisory Board includes key figures such as Mr. Abhishek Dev, IAS (Chairman, APEDA); Mr. Priya Ranjan, IAS (Managing Director, NHB); Dr. Brajesh Singh (Director, ICAR–CPRI); Dr. Sudhanshu (Secretary, APEDA); and Mr. Sivakumar (Group Head, Agri & IT Businesses, ITC Limited), among several other eminent names from leading agribusinesses including McCain India, PepsiCo, Haldiram’s, Balaji Wafers, and Merino Industries.
Announcing the board, M.B. Naqvi, Chief Coordinator of GPS 2025, said,
“Under the collective brilliance of this dynamic board, the Global Potato Summit 2025 will be a milestone event that shapes the future of potato farming, processing, and trade. Their insights and commitment will help set new benchmarks in industry collaboration and strengthen India’s position as a global leader in the potato sector.”
Strong Institutional and Industry Backing
GPS 2025 enjoys robust institutional support from APEDA, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Ministry of Agriculture, National Horticulture Board (NHB), MIDH, NCCD, and ICAR–CPRI, along with participation from several state governments.
The summit has already attracted strong industry interest, with major players such as Mantra Agri Solutions (a Haldiram’s–SK Group venture), Agristo India, Technico Agri Sciences, Mahindra Agri, Balaji Wafers, ITC Group, McCain India, PepsiCo India, Merino Industries, and Iscon Balaji Foods confirming their participation and sponsorship.
With over 150 companies expected to exhibit their latest potato varieties, machinery, storage and processing solutions, and value addition technologies, the event will serve as a one-stop platform for innovation, trade, and global partnerships. Organizers anticipate more than 7,000 visitors and 600 delegates attending the high-level conferences, networking sessions, and workshops.
Farm Demonstration: Showcasing Global Innovations
The Farm Demonstration, sponsored by Agristo India and set for December 13, 2025, on National Highway 24 near Hapur, will be one of the summit’s highlights. This live event will showcase advanced farm equipment from countries including Holland, Germany, Belgium, Spain, Finland, Israel, Turkey, and China, alongside high-yielding potato varieties and modern cultivation technologies.
Targeted at farmers, FPOs, processors, policymakers, and agri-entrepreneurs, the demonstration aims to highlight India’s rapidly evolving potato value chain and its growing potential as a global hub for innovation and investment.
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