Jan 7, 2019

Potato Expo 2019: Everything you need to know

The potato extravaganza that is Potato Expo is back for another year. This year’s event is headed to the Lone Star state — Austin, to be exact.

Here are all the details and links to make sure you get the most out of your experience.

POTATO EXPO 2019

• Where: Austin Convention Center, 500 E. Cesar Chavez St., Austin TX 78701
• When: Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 9-10, 2019
• Contact: [email protected] or 202-682-9456

Schedule

Wednesday, Jan. 9

• 7:30 a.m. — Registration opens
• 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. — Trade show floor open
• 1 to 4:30 p.m. — Innovation Hub sessions, Exhibit Hall 4 (details)
• 5 to 6:30 p.m. — Kick-Off Reception, Exhibit Hall 4
• 5 to 6:15 p.m. — Spud Nation Throwdown, Exhibit Hall 4

Thursday, Jan. 10

• 7:30 a.m. — Registration opens
• 8 a.m. to noon & 2 to 5 p.m. — Trade show floor open
• 8 to 9 a.m. — Breakfast, Exhibit Hall 4
• 8:30 to 10:50 a.m. — Innovation Hub sessions, Exhibit Hall 4 (details)
• 9 to 10:50 a.m. — Process Breakout Sessions, Level 4, Ballroom F (details)
• 9 to 10:50 a.m. — Seed Breakout Sessions, Level 4, Ballroom G (details)
• Noon to 1:45 p.m. — Keynote Luncheon: Roy Spence on “The Power of Purpose in Business, Life and America”
• 2 to 3:50 p.m. — Chip Breakout Sessions, Level 4, Ballroom G (details)
• 2 to 3:50 p.m. — Fresh Breakout Sessions, Level 4, Ballroom F (details)
• 2:30 to 4:05 p.m. — Innovation Hub sessions, Exhibit Hall 4 (details)
• 4:10 p.m. — Closing Speaker: Tony Payan on “North American trade in an Era of Uncertainty, Exhibit Hall 4
• 6 to 7 p.m. — Networking Receptions, Hilton Austin, Sixth Floor, Rooms 615-619 (details)
• 7 to 9:30 p.m. — Austin Potato Fest: Music & Potatoes, Hilton Austin Grand Ballroom, Sixth Floor

Exhibit Floor Map

Pre- and Post-Show Meetings

Potato Expo on Facebook | Twitter

Don’t forget to follow Spudman on Facebook and Twitter, as we’ll have live updates throughout the Expo!