Global Potato Summit 2025 announces its honorary advisory board

As anticipation builds for the Global Potato Summit 2025 (GPS 2025), the organizing committee of the Global Potato Summit 2025 proudly announces the formation of its Honorary Advisory Board, a distinguished panel of leaders, experts, and innovators representing the full spectrum of the global potato industry.

GPS 2025 is scheduled to take place on 11th–12th December 2025 at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR, followed by Farm Demonstrations on 13th December on National Highway 24 near Hapur, Uttar Pradesh. This landmark event will bring together stakeholders from across the potato value chain — from cultivation and storage to processing, packaging, machinery, and exports. With participation expected from over 15 countries, the event will feature an International Exhibition, Conferences, Networking Meets, and Field Visits and Farm Demonstrations, making it one of the most comprehensive and influential gatherings in the global potato calendar.

An Illustrious Advisory Board to Lead the Sustainable Indian Potato Industry

The GPS 2025 will be guided by the Honorary Advisory Board, comprising eminent figures from government, academia, and industry:

• Mr. Abhishek Dev, IAS, Chairman, APEDA

• Mr. Priya Ranjan, IAS, Managing Director, NHB

• Dr. Brajesh Singh, Director, ICAR–CPRI

• Dr. Sudhanshu, Secretary, APEDA

• Mr. Sivakumar, Group Head – Agri & IT Businesses, ITC Limited

• Mr. Sachidanand Madan, Former CEO, Technico Agri Sciences

• Mr. Anand Agarwal, Managing Director, Haldiram Snacks

• Mr. Sandip Thakkar, Managing Director, Mantra Agri Solutions

• Mr. Jang Bahadur Sangha, Managing Director, Sangha Farms

• Ms. Rajni Gupta, Country Head, Agristo India

• Mr. Neel Kotak, Managing Director, Iscon Balaji Foods

• Mr. Prakash Lohia, Managing Director, Merino Industries Ltd.

• Mr. N. K. Jha, CEO, Technico Agri Sciences

• Mr. S. Soundararajane, CEO, HyFarm 

• Mr. Rinkesh Satija, Senior Director & Supply Chain Head, PepsiCo India

• Mr. Sachin Thorat, Director – Agriculture (India), McCain India

• Mr. Chandubhai Virani, Founder, Balaji Wafers

• Mr. Sukhjit Singh Bhatti, Founder, Bhatti Farms

• Mr. Davinder Singh Dosanjh, CEO, Mahindra HZPC Pvt. Ltd.

• Mr. S. Jafar Naqvi, Chief Editor & Coordinator

Guided by Brilliance, Driven by Innovation

“Under the collective brilliance and leadership of this dynamic board, the GPS 2025 is poised to become a milestone event that will shape the future of potato farming, processing, and trade. Their expertise, insight, and commitment will ensure that the event not only sets new benchmarks for industry collaboration but also propels India’s growing global leadership in the potato sector,” said M B Naqvi, Chief Coordinator.

Government & Industry Participation

GPS 2025 enjoys strong institutional backing and is expecting active participation from APEDA, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India, National Horticulture Board (NHB), MIDH, NCCD, Centre Potato Research Institute (CPRI), and several state governments.

The event has already garnered overwhelming industry response, with several leading organizations confirming their participation and sponsorships. Among the confirmed participants are:

Mantra Agri Solutions a joint venture between Haldiram’s and the SK Group,  Agristo India, Technico Agri Sciences, GRIMME Shaktiman, Mahindra Agri, AVR Belgium, CNH Group, Allround Vegetables, Ross Enterprises, Vibracion, MS International, ITC Group, Balaji Wafers, HyFarm, Iscon Balaji Foods, UniAgri, Sangha Farms, Merino Industries, PepsiCo India, McCain India, HZPC, Fry and Bake, MTS Group, Tummers Kiron India, Tomra, NSSPL, Syntegon, Potato Bazar, PTC Haryana, SNF, IEML, Alta Marketing, Shandong Sensitar Industrial Equipments, McPatel, Perten Instruments, Naturalli, Omnivent, and Ashoka Corporation.

With over 150 companies expected to showcase their latest potato varieties, machinery, cold chain solutions and value addition technologies, the exhibition will provide a one-stop platform for innovation, trade, and partnership opportunities across the entire potato value chain.

The event is projected to host more than 7,000 visitors and over 600 delegates in the high-level networking conference sessions and workshops underscoring its growing global stature and national importance within the agri and horticulture businesses.

The Farm Demonstration – A New Benchmark for Innovation

The Global Potato Summit 2025 promises to be a landmark event, featuring a farm demonstration on National Highway 24 near Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, strategically located near the vibrant NCR region. Uttar Pradesh, emerging as one of the fastest-growing states in the potato value chain, provides an excellent location for organizing farm demonstrations and field visits, sponsored by Agristo India.

This live demonstration is scheduled for December 13, 2025, immediately following the two-day GPS Networking Summit, Exhibition, Buyer-Seller Meets, and Indian Potato Industry Excellence Awards. The demonstration holds immense significance for everyone in the potato ecosystem — farmers, FPOs, processors, equipment manufacturers, policymakers, and agribusiness stakeholders. Participants will witness the latest advancements in farm equipment from countries such as Holland, Germany, Belgium, Spain, Finland, Israel, Turkey, and China, explore high-yielding table and processing potato varieties, and gain hands-on insights into modern cultivation techniques.

Moreover, the event will serve as an excellent platform for entrepreneurs and investors seeking new business prospects in India are rapidly expanding potato value chain. By bringing together innovation, expertise, and market intelligence, the farm demonstration underscores the Summit’s commitment to shaping the future of potato cultivation, mechanization, and trade in India.

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