The AOCS Exhibitor Success Center is your complimentary guide to ensuring a successful exhibit. Below you will find resources to help you improve your company’s exhibiting performance and ROI at the AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo.

 

Important dates and Deadlines 

Thursday, March 27
First Day for Warehouse Deliveries Without a Surcharge
Wednesday, April 16
Custom Shepard Rentals Deadline
Wednesday, April 16
Standard Shepard Rentals Deadline
Friday, April 18
Last Day for Warehouse Deliveries Without a Surcharge
Thursday, April 24
Last Day for Warehouse Deliveries*
Sunday, April 27
First Day Freight Can Arrive at Show Site
Wednesday, April 30
12:30 p.m. *FREIGHT REROUTE BEGINS* All outbound carriers must be checked in by this time

*FREIGHT REROUTE BEGINS* *All outbound carriers must be checked in by this time 

meeting and Expo hall schedule

As of March 5, 2025. Subject to change. All times are in PDT (UTC - 7).

DayTime
Exhibitor Move-InSunday, April 279 a.m.-4 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open Sunday, April 275:30–7 p.m.
BOOTH BOOST!  Exhibit Hall Grand Opening and Welcome ReceptionSunday, April 275:30–7 p.m.
Education/Technical Sessions Monday, April 288:30-10:00 a.m.
Exhibit Hall Open Monday, April 2810 a.m.–6 p.m.
BOOTH BOOST!  Networking Break Monday, April 2810–10:30 a.m.
Education/Technical Sessions Monday, April 2810:30 a.m.–Noon
BOOTH BOOST!  Lunch Monday, April 28Noon–1:30 p.m.
Education/Technical Sessions Monday, April 281:30–3 p.m
BOOTH BOOST!  Networking Break Monday, April 283–3:30 p.m.
Education/Technical Sessions Monday, April 283:30–5 p.m.
BOOTH BOOST!  Evening Reception in Exhibit Hall Monday, April 285–6 p.m.
Education/Technical Sessions Tuesday, April 298:30-10:00 a.m.
Exhibit Hall Open Tuesday, April 2910 a.m.–6 p.m.
BOOTH BOOST!  Networking Break Tuesday, April 2910–10:30 a.m.
Education/Technical Sessions Tuesday, April 2910:30 a.m.–Noon
BOOTH BOOST!  Lunch Tuesday, April 29Noon–1:30 p.m.
Education/Technical Sessions Tuesday, April 291:30–3 p.m
BOOTH BOOST!  Networking Break Tuesday, April 293–3:30 p.m.
Education/Technical Sessions Tuesday, April 293:30–5 p.m.
BOOTH BOOST!  Evening Reception in Exhibit Hall Tuesday, April 295–6 p.m.
Education/Technical Sessions Wednesday, April 308:30-10 a.m.
Exhibit Hall Open Wednesday, April 308:30–10:30 a.m.
BOOTH BOOST!  Networking Break Wednesday, April 3010–10:30 a.m.
Education/Technical Sessions Wednesday, April 3010:30 a.m.–Noon
Exhibitor Move-Out Wednesday, April 3010:30 a.m.–Noon

AOCS Exhibitor and Sponsor Management System

All AOCS exhibitors have a digital exhibitor profile on the AOCS Exhibitor and Sponsor Management System. This information populates the annual meeting attendee site before, during, and after the annual meeting. 

All exhibitors receive access to the Exhibitor and Sponsor Management System. From the backend, you can create your company profile and add inputs which may include: 

  • Company description (3–4 sentences - 500 words)
  • Company logo 1200x400 horizontal (only .ai or .eps file accepted)
  • Company brochure (30MB, .pdf)
  • External links (up to 6 URLs beginning with https://)
  • Staff photos (up to 4 photos, 400x400, .png or .jpg - 1 per staff profile) 

If you need help with your log-in credentials or for technical assistance with the Exhibitor & Sponsor Management System, please contact Clara Chun at clara.chun@aocs.org. 

For help populating your digital exhibitor profile, please review the AOCS 2025 Exhibitor & Sponsor Management System User Guide.

Booth layout and services

A standard booth is a 10’ x 10’ space (100 square feet) with an 8’ high drape back wall, 3’ high drape side walls and an ID sign (7’ x 44”). View the current floorplan here. 

The Oregon Convention Center’s Exhibitor Service Center is your resource for the following services. The Exhibitor Service Center is available via the Shepard online portal, under the heading Services then Other Contracted Services.  To access the information, you’ll need to log-in to the Exhibitor Service Center, create a password and then you can purchase the services you need.


  • Electrical - Our experienced electricians provide the care and expertise to power your success. 
  • Utilities - We’re equipped to make your event experience as seamless and easy as possible. 
  • Audio Visual - A full spectrum of audio visual, design and rigging services to bring your vision to life.  
  • Internet/Telecom - With state-of-the-art equipment and a robust infrastructure, we can handle all of your communication needs. 
  • Booth Cleaning - We make cleanup a breeze! No mess is too big for our booth cleaning and porter services teams.  
  • Rigging - ON Site Audio Visual is the exclusive aerial rigging service provider for the Oregon Convention Center. Our team is ready to provide you with information on all the rigging services and equipment offered to exhibitors at the OCC.  
  • Food & Beverage  
  • Staging, Loading & Unloading 

Plants

Foliage Services by Concepts in Green. You can access the order form here: Foliage Services Plant Rental Order Form

Registration

AOCS does not register exhibitors or sponsors automatically. All exhibiting organizations’ attendees must register for the annual meeting online by March 31, 2025. Register now. 

Each exhibiting company receives the following: 

  • Two full meeting registrations 

If you have any questions about registering, please contact Karen Kelser, AOCS Data Management Specialist at +1 217-693-4813 or karen.kesler@aocs.org. 

Exhibiting companies can also register for additional “exhibit personnel” badges for US $500/ea. Personnel with these badges only have access to the exhibit hall. Any personnel who also want access to oral and poster presentations must register for the full meeting. 

Corporate Member Registration 

Is your organization also an AOCS Corporate Member? If so, you may have access to additional full complimentary meeting registrations, as well as access to the Corporate Member Lounge within the expo hall. The Corporate Member Lounge features morning coffee service, device charging stations, and soft furniture for more comfortable working conditions. Learn more about Corporate Membership. 

Promote Your Participation in the Expo 

Let your clients and industry partners know that you are participating in the premier international science and business forum on fats, oils, proteins, surfactants, and related materials.

Click here to access our toolkit with resources to help you promote your booth on social media.

Click below to download email signature images. Please link to https://annualmeeting.aocs.org/. 

Download exhibitor email signature

 

Download sponsor email signature

 

Frequently Asked Questions