Education, Knowledge & Skills Area

British Potato Confex 2026

18th-19th November - Lincolnshire Showground, LN2 2NA

Develop your skills. Grow your knowledge. Explore your next step.

Whether you’re starting a career in the potato industry, building on years of experience or looking to develop your team, the Education, Knowledge & Skills Area at British Potato Confex 2026 is a place to discover opportunities and make useful connections.

Meet the organisations below, ask questions and discuss the options that could work for you or your colleagues. There will also be a particular focus on skills and knowledge within the seminar programme throughout the Confex, so make sure to check out the seminar line-up.

 

Why Exhibit at British Potato

BASIS

Professional qualifications, training and continued development
BASIS supports people working across agriculture, land management and food production through recognised qualifications, training and continuing professional development. Its courses cover subjects including crop protection, plant nutrition and environmental management, helping individuals build their technical knowledge and demonstrate their professional skills.
Find your next qualification

TwoCan

Mentoring to build confidence, connections and career development
TwoCan Mentor provides structured mentoring for people working across food, farming and agriculture. Its approach connects participants with mentors who offer a fresh perspective, a sounding board and support with professional development. The programme helps people explore challenges, build confidence and develop leadership, communication and decision-making skills.
Grow your career through mentoring

Potato Storage Insight Ltd

Practical knowledge and specialist training for better potato storage
Potato Storage Insight provides independent advice, training and technical support to help growers and store managers improve their understanding of potato storage. Led by storage specialist Adrian Cunnington, its work combines practical experience with guidance on managing crop quality, storage costs and the challenges faced throughout the storage season. Its training includes a potato store management course, with the option to work towards the BASIS (Stored Potatoes) qualification.
Build your potato storage expertise

CIC-START

Postgraduate research and training connected to the National Potato Innovation Centre
CIC-START — the Crop Innovation Centre – Skills, Technology And Research Training programme — brings together universities, research expertise and industry partners to develop the next generation of crop scientists. Based at The James Hutton Institute’s Crop Innovation Centre, and connected to its National Potato Innovation Centre, the programme supports postgraduate research addressing practical challenges in the potato and cereal industries, including crop and soil health, sustainable production and waste reduction.
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This exciting new confex format brings together the very best of a conference and exhibition in one focused event. Smaller, more agile, and highly targeted, British Potato Confex is designed to maximise meaningful engagement.

Expect inspiring keynote speakers, practical workshops, and focused breakout sessions - alongside a curated exhibition showcasing the latest products, services, and innovations shaping the future of the sector.

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