Twenty-six years after Sacramento, California will again host processors and business professionals working in the processing tomato sector with growers, academics, researchers and students in the unique setup which has been a major success story ever since the first world processing tomato congress in Avignon (France) in 1989 and the creation of WPTC in 1998 at Pamplona (Spain).
LOCATION
Monterey, California, is a breathtaking coastal destination known for its stunning natural beauty, rich history, and vibrant marine life. Located along the scenic Central Coast, Monterey offers a unique blend of cultural heritage and modern attractions, making it an ideal location for events, conferences, and leisure activities.
The congress will be held in the Monterey Conference Center which is connected to the Portola Hotel & Spa and adjacent to the Monterey Marriott, in the heart of downtown Monterey, just steps from the waterfront and top dining options.
ORGANIZERS
The 16th World Processing Tomato Congress and 18th International Symposium on Processing Tomato are jointly organized by the California Tomato Growers Association (CTGA) and the California League of Food Producers (CLFP), in partnership with the World Processing Tomato Council (WPTC) and the International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS), with the technical assistance of the event management company Executivevents.
PROGRAM
A comprehensive program is currently being prepared by the organizers in co-operation with WPTC members:
– Registration will start in the afternoon of Sunday, June 7 and be followed by a welcome reception and dinner at the world-famous Monterey Bay Aquarium
– Congress and Symposium sessions will take place all day on Monday, June 8 and Tuesday, June 9 June and in the morning of Wednesday, June 11.
– A grand congress gala will take place in the Monterey Conference Center on Tuesday, June 9 with an exceptional blend of fine dining, captivating entertainment and unparalleled networking opportunities.
– A full program will be organized for spouses and accompanying persons to explore the local area and engage with other guests.
– An optional post-congress tour on Wednesday, June 11 and Thursday, June 12 will enable guests to tour tomato fields and factory in the Central Valley in an informal setting favoring further networking opportunities.
SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS
Scientists are invited to send their abstracts to present their research during the ISHS Symposium which will be held in parallel with the congress before January 2025. The detailed call for papers is already available on the event’s website.
SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS
The program will also offer ample opportunities for sponsors and exhibitors to promote their company to a targeted audience and give them additional networking possibilities through a range of sponsorship packages, offering wide exposure in congress communications, exhibition space, exclusive sponsorship of the welcome reception, the gala dinner, the conference bag, presentation of videos during breaks and many more. Offers will be unveiled shortly.
REGISTRATIONS
Registration for the event will start on the website on October 1, with early-bird rates offered for early registration.
We look forward to seeing you in Monterey!
The Organizing Committee
