INTERPOM 2026 – Potato Trade Fair Belgium

Full event programme

INTERPOM’s programme is primarily built around the exhibition itself, with visitors able to meet exhibitors, examine machinery and discover new products and technologies throughout the three-day event. The official website provides exhibitor, product and innovation information to help visitors plan their visit.

The exhibition’s professional focus means that much of the visitor experience takes place directly at exhibitor stands, where companies present equipment, services and technical solutions. Visitors can use the online exhibitor directory to identify companies by product group, country and other filters before travelling.

The 2026 exhibition programme can be explored through:

• Exhibitor presentations and product displays
• Innovation-focused activities
• Technology demonstrations and explanations
• Business meetings and networking
• Specialist machinery presentations
• Cultivation and precision-agriculture solutions
• Processing and packaging technologies
• Storage and transport solutions
• Food-safety and environmental technologies

INTERPOM also provides a live-stream section on its official website, giving visitors another way to follow selected event-related content.

Featured companies & exhibitors

INTERPOM 2026 has a large international exhibitor base covering practically every stage of the potato value chain. The official exhibitor information identifies 330 exhibitors from 15 countries, while the current event homepage lists 332 exhibitors. The exhibitor base includes companies from Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Poland, Romania, Sweden, Switzerland and other markets.

Companies represented in the current exhibitor directory include well-known agricultural, machinery, processing and technology businesses such as:

• Agrifac Machinery
• AVR
• Agristo
• AMAZONE
• Aviko
• Clarebout
• Dewulf
• Farm Frites International
• Kiremko
• Syngenta Crop Protection
• Tolsma-Grisnich
• Zinger Mechanisatie / ZIBO Holland

The exhibitor list also includes specialist suppliers covering conveyor systems, potato storage, processing equipment, packaging, crop protection, precision agriculture, transport and food safety.

Visitors can create a personal exhibitor selection through the official website, making it easier to organise meetings and prioritise companies before arriving at Kortrijk Xpo.

What to expect in 2026

INTERPOM 2026 will bring the European potato industry together at Kortrijk Xpo in Kortrijk, Belgium, from 29 November to 1 December 2026. Organised on the initiative of Belgapom, the Belgian trade association for the potato trade and processing industry, the exhibition is focused exclusively on the potato value chain, from cultivation and mechanisation through storage, processing, packaging and marketing.

The 2026 edition is expected to provide a concentrated meeting place for growers, contractors, processors, packers, buyers, traders, machinery manufacturers, technology companies and other specialists. The official event information lists 332 exhibitors from 15 countries, approximately 24,000 visitors from 60 countries and around 35,000 m² of indoor exhibition space.

Visitors can expect to find:

• Potato cultivation and planting solutions
• Agricultural machinery and mechanisation
• Precision agriculture technologies
• Crop protection and plant nutrition
• Potato storage and ventilation systems
• Harvesting and handling equipment
• Processing and sorting technology
• Packaging machinery and materials
• Food safety solutions
• Transport and logistics
• Environmental management solutions
• Research, development and professional services

The event is particularly valuable for professionals who want to compare equipment, discover new technologies and establish contacts across different stages of the potato supply chain. The international character of INTERPOM also makes it relevant for businesses looking for European suppliers, technology partners and commercial opportunities.

Event dates

INTERPOM 2026 will take place over three days:

• Sunday, 29 November 2026
• Monday, 30 November 2026
• Tuesday, 1 December 2026

The exhibition will be open from 09:30 to 18:00 on each of the three days.

The Sunday opening provides an opportunity for professionals who prefer to visit outside normal working days, while Monday and Tuesday provide additional opportunities for business meetings, exhibitor appointments and technical discussions.

Visitors planning a full day at the exhibition should allow enough time to explore the different halls because INTERPOM covers a substantial indoor exhibition area and represents a wide range of specialist product categories.

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Venue & exhibition site

INTERPOM 2026 will be held at Kortrijk Xpo, Doorniksesteenweg 216, 8500 Kortrijk, Belgium. The exhibition will use Halls 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and the Rambla, creating a large indoor environment dedicated to the potato industry.

For navigation systems, the official practical information gives Kennedylaan 100, 8500 Kortrijk as the GPS address. The venue is positioned close to major road connections and provides extensive parking facilities for trade-fair visitors.

INTERPOM’s scale allows companies to display machinery, processing equipment, storage systems, packaging technologies and other products within a single specialist exhibition. The organiser describes the event as Europe’s most specialised indoor trade fair for the entire potato value chain.

Agriculture & environmental sectors

Agriculture is at the centre of INTERPOM, with the exhibition covering the potato sector from cultivation through to processing and marketing. Product groups include cultivation, seeds, plant protection products and fertilisers, precision agriculture, mechanisation, storage, transport and environmental care.

Environmental management and sustainable agriculture are increasingly important themes across the exhibition. INTERPOM highlights sustainability, innovation and operational efficiency as major forces shaping the future of the potato industry.

Examples of environmental and agricultural solutions include:

• Precision crop monitoring
• Weather and disease-pressure information
• More targeted crop protection
• Reduced chemical use
• Energy-efficient storage
• Sustainable packaging
• Resource-efficient processing
• Low-impact agricultural machinery
• Improved crop handling to reduce waste

The event provides an opportunity to see how technology can help growers and processors use resources more efficiently while maintaining crop quality and productivity.

Products, technologies & innovations

Technology is one of INTERPOM’s strongest features. The exhibition covers machinery and technologies used throughout cultivation, harvesting, storage, processing, packaging and distribution.

The official product information includes solutions such as potato peeling machinery, rubber conveyor belts, grading and processing equipment, drum washers, box fillers, bulk transport systems and destoning technology.

Precision agriculture is another important area. For example, the INTERPOM Innovation Tour has highlighted HarvestEye Handheld, an AI-supported system designed to provide rapid crop-sizing information in the field. The technology can provide sizing information in approximately 30 to 60 seconds and is intended to support more informed harvesting and processing decisions.

Other innovations include:

• Automated box logistics
• Potato storage monitoring
• Weather and disease forecasting
• Improved spraying technologies
• Processing and frying equipment
• Sustainable packaging
• Storage and germination-control solutions
• Advanced sorting and grading systems

Kiremko, for example, has presented its Corda Invicta processing technology with a reduced factory footprint and reduced oil content, alongside design features intended to improve safety, hygiene and operational efficiency.

Demonstrations & workshops

INTERPOM is designed as a highly practical professional trade fair, with visitors able to interact directly with exhibitors and explore machinery, technologies and services. Product demonstrations and detailed technical explanations are an important part of the exhibition experience.

The Innovation Tour is particularly useful for visitors interested in new technology. It highlights selected innovations and explains what is new, how the technology benefits users and how it can contribute to sustainability and professionalisation of the potato sector.

Visitors can use the exhibition to discuss:

• Machinery operation and performance
• Precision farming applications
• Storage management
• Processing efficiency
• Packaging technologies
• Crop protection
• Logistics and material handling
• Sustainable production practices

Because INTERPOM is a specialist trade fair, many demonstrations and technical discussions take place directly at exhibitor stands rather than through a conventional public festival-style programme.

Ticket types & registration

INTERPOM is a professional trade fair and is exclusively open to professionals from the sector. The official visitor information provides several registration options.

The current ticket structure includes:

• Online advance registration: approximately $18 USD per person
• Online registration with a discount code: approximately $9 USD per person
• Admission at the entrance without prior registration: approximately $23 USD per person
• Children under 12 accompanied by their parents: free admission
• Student and school-group registration through the dedicated schools module

The dollar figures above are rounded conversions of the official published admission amounts. Visitors should use the official INTERPOM registration system for the exact amount charged at the time of purchase.

Advance online registration is recommended for professional visitors because it allows attendees to arrange admission before arriving at the exhibition.

Professional & trade visitor access

INTERPOM is specifically designed for professionals involved in the potato sector. The official visitor profile includes growers, processors, suppliers, technology companies and buyers, with the exhibition bringing together participants from across the complete potato value chain.

Professional visitors can include:

• Potato growers and agricultural contractors
• Machinery manufacturers and dealers
• Food processors
• Potato packers
• Fresh-potato buyers and traders
• Processing companies
• Technology providers
• Storage specialists
• Packaging suppliers
• Food-safety professionals
• Researchers and development organisations
• Logistics and transport companies

The international profile is significant. The organiser reports visitors from 60 countries, while the exhibitor profile identifies a strong international presence, with 51% of exhibitors described as international.

This makes INTERPOM particularly useful for businesses seeking international contacts and suppliers within the European potato industry.

Sustainability & environmental initiatives

Sustainability is an important theme at INTERPOM because potato production and processing increasingly depend on efficient use of water, energy, chemicals, packaging and other resources. The organiser identifies innovation, sustainability and international growth as central developments within the industry.

Several technologies featured through INTERPOM demonstrate how companies are addressing environmental challenges. Precision-agriculture systems can help growers make more targeted decisions, while improved storage systems can reduce energy consumption and minimise product losses.

Examples include:

• AI-supported crop measurement
• Weather-based crop management
• Reduced chemical application
• Energy-efficient storage
• Sustainable packaging materials
• Reduced processing inputs
• Improved product handling
• Resource-efficient machinery

VDH Concept, for example, has presented an “I’m Green” flexible packaging film made largely from sugar cane, designed to reduce reliance on crude oil while remaining recyclable and compatible with existing packaging machinery.

The event therefore provides visitors with practical examples of how sustainability can be integrated into agricultural production, processing, storage and packaging.

Event rules

INTERPOM is a professional trade fair and visitors should follow the access, registration and safety requirements established by the organiser and Kortrijk Xpo.

Important visitor rules and practical points include:

• The exhibition is primarily intended for professionals from the sector.
• Visitors should have valid admission or registration for entry.
• Children under 12 can attend free when accompanied by their parents.
• Pets are generally not permitted at Kortrijk Xpo.
• Officially recognised assistance dogs are permitted.
• Visitors should follow exhibitor and venue safety instructions.
• Machinery and technical equipment should only be handled when permitted by exhibitors.
• Street parking around the venue remains subject to payment, including Sundays and public holidays.

Kortrijk Xpo’s visitor information also confirms that accessible parking spaces are available at the entrances and that its halls and entrances are wheelchair accessible.

How to get there

Kortrijk Xpo is located at Doorniksesteenweg 216 in Kortrijk and is conveniently positioned close to the E17 motorway. The venue’s GPS address is Kennedylaan 100, 8500 Kortrijk.

Visitors travelling by car can use the E17, which provides a direct connection with major Belgian cities and northern France. Kortrijk’s location also makes the venue practical for international visitors travelling from the Netherlands, France, Germany and other European markets.

For navigation systems, visitors should use:

• Kortrijk Xpo
• Doorniksesteenweg 216, 8500 Kortrijk
• GPS: Kennedylaan 100, 8500 Kortrijk

The venue is close to the city centre and is connected to Kortrijk’s public transport network.

Public transport & parking

Kortrijk railway station is the nearest major train station. From the station, Kortrijk Xpo can be reached by local bus services. Kortrijk Xpo currently identifies bus lines 1, 2 and 10 as connections to the “Kortrijk Xpo” stop, while additional services can operate depending on the event and timetable.

Visitors arriving by car can use the designated Kortrijk Xpo parking areas. INTERPOM’s official practical information lists parking areas P2 through P7.

The current trade-fair parking fee is approximately $11 USD after conversion from the published European price. Multiple electric-vehicle charging points are available across the parking areas, and a Tesla Supercharger is located near the McDonald’s exit.

Parking and transport considerations include:

• Use the official event parking areas
• Follow temporary event signage
• Allow additional time during busy periods
• Use public transport from Kortrijk station when convenient
• Electric-vehicle charging is available
• Accessible parking spaces are provided near entrances

Accommodation areas

Kortrijk is the most convenient accommodation base for visitors attending INTERPOM because the exhibition takes place directly within the city. Hotels and B&Bs are available around the city centre and surrounding districts, with transport connections to Kortrijk Xpo.

Visitors can consider staying near:

• Kortrijk city centre
• Kortrijk railway station
• Kortrijk Xpo and Hoog-Kortrijk
• Major road connections around the city
• Nearby towns in the Kortrijk region

Kortrijk offers a range of hotels, restaurants and other visitor services. The official INTERPOM information also directs visitors toward accommodation and restaurant options in Kortrijk and the surrounding area.

International visitors who want to combine the trade fair with a wider Belgium or northern France trip can also consider accommodation in nearby cities, although staying in Kortrijk generally provides the most convenient access to the exhibition.

Accessibility

Kortrijk Xpo provides accessibility facilities for visitors with reduced mobility. Its halls and entrances are wheelchair accessible, and accessible toilets are available in the venue’s restroom blocks.

Accessible parking spaces are available at the entrances, helping visitors with reduced mobility reach the exhibition more easily. The venue also provides taxi access along President Kennedylaan for visitors who require drop-off or pick-up.

Visitors requiring accessibility support should plan their arrival in advance and consult the venue’s accessibility information before travelling. Assistance dogs that are officially recognised are permitted, while ordinary pets are generally not allowed during trade fairs.

Official tickets & registration

INTERPOM 2026 will take place from 29 November to 1 December 2026 at Kortrijk Xpo, Doorniksesteenweg 216, 8500 Kortrijk, Belgium. The exhibition will be open daily from 09:30 to 18:00 and is intended for professionals from the potato sector.

Online advance registration is available at approximately $18 USD per person, while the discounted registration option is approximately $9 USD when an applicable discount code is used. Admission without prior registration is approximately $23 USD. Children under 12 accompanied by their parents can enter free of charge, and student groups can use the dedicated schools registration system.

Official event contact details:

• Email: interpom@kortrijkxpo.com
• Venue: Kortrijk Xpo, Doorniksesteenweg 216, 8500 Kortrijk, Belgium
• Dates: 29 November–1 December 2026
• Opening hours: 09:30–18:00 daily
• https://www.interpom.be/

Visitors should complete registration through the official INTERPOM website and check the latest visitor information before travelling.