Explore the Next Great Ideas
Featured Sessions address how critical developments, both current and on the horizon, will impact the edible oils and fats, surfactants and detergents, plant proteins, and related sustainable materials industries.
Learn more about 2025 sessions below.
AOCS Featured Sessions
All AOCS Featured Sessions take place in the Oregon Convention Center Monday, April 28, from 8:30-10 a.m.
All AOCS Featured Sessions are included in registration.
Harnessing Vegetable Oil Waste - Circular Economy in Action
Trends in Perceptions & Product Developments of Nutritional &
Healthy Fat, Oil, & Protein Products in the Far East Region
Valorization of Cereal Milling Byproducts for Sustainable
Development—Lipids & Proteins Jointly organized by International Association
of Rice Bran Oil (IARBO)
NEW! Student Lightning Talks
Industry-Hosted Workshop
Innovate Big, Think “Small” : Optimizing Formulations at the Molecular Level with Physics-powered AI
Hosted by Schrödinger
Sunday April 27, 2025 10:00 a.m. – Noon
Lunch Reception and Networking 12:30–2 p.m.
Pre-registration required
In today’s rapidly evolving consumer industry, innovation is no longer optional – it’s essential. As demand shifts toward safer, healthier, and more sustainable products, scientists can’t afford to miss out on cutting-edge computational technologies to stay ahead.
Join us for this two-hour workshop on the practical applications of molecular scale, physics-informed AI for research scientists. This workshop is designed for researchers who are developing diverse products – from foods to detergents.
Learn how computational approaches can leverage even limited available experimental data to predict ingredient and formulation behaviors at the atomic scale, with the goal to optimize product stability, solubility, and performance.
Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of how these technologies can improve decision-making, reduce costs, and enhance sustainability.
Product Showcases
Product showcases are 10-minute presentations by AOCS’ elite partners providing insights into how industries are growing and changing. Presenters will use this time to highlight key takeaways from their company’s products and services, and share relevant applications.
You can view all Product Showcases in the Exhibit Hall Theatre (Hall A).
