Monterey Congress: Registrations and Sponsorships are now open

02/02/2026

2026 WPTC congress

PROMOTIONAL FEATURE

ISHS

California,

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Get ready for the 2026 World Processing Tomato Congress on June 7–10, 2026 in the breathtaking coastal city of Monterey, California by registering, booking your hotel room or planning your sponsorship of the event today!

This premier global event unites industry leaders, top researchers, and key stakeholders for three dynamic days of cutting-edge insights, invaluable networking, and groundbreaking innovations. Get ready to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of the processing tomato industry.

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, including whale watching, shopping in Carmel, …

– 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.

REGISTRATIONS

Registration is now open with early-bird rates offered until the end of February 2026.

LOCATION AND HOTELS

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.
Special rates have been negotiated for attendees in the two hotels by booking through the congress 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.

Sponsorship packages are detailed HERE.

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 15 February 2026.
The detailed call for papers is available on the event’s website Symposium page.

We look forward to seeing you in Monterey!

The Organizing Committee