Networking events
View a list of networking events, including coffee breaks, evening receptions, Division-sponsored events, and more. Note some events, including Division and Section events, require ticket purchase in advance.
| Event Name | Day | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcomer Meet & Greet: Reception for First-Time Attendees and New Members | Sunday | May 3 | 3:30–4:30 p.m. | Elite Foyer |
| Welcome Reception | Sunday | May 3 | 5:30–7 p.m. | Elite Hall |
| Student and Early Career Networking Reception | Sunday | May 3 | 7–8 p.m. | Bywater Pool & Deck |
| Fuel & Connect: Coffee Break with Exhibitors | Monday | May 4 | 10–10:30 a.m. | Elite Hall |
| Canadian Section Luncheon | Monday | May 4 | Noon–1 p.m. | Bolden 3 |
| Fuel & Connect: Coffee Break with Exhibitors | Monday | May 4 | 3–3:30 p.m. | Elite Hall |
| Networking Reception and Dedicated Poster Viewing | Monday | May 4 | 5–6 p.m. | Elite Hall |
| AOCS Journals Cocktail Hour | Monday | May 4 | 5–6 p.m. | Elite Hall: Exhibit Hall Theatre |
| Analytical Division Reception | Monday | May 4 | 6–7:15 p.m. | Empire Foyer East |
| Edible Applications Technology Division Reception | Monday | May 4 | 6–7:15 p.m. | Bywater Pool & Deck |
| Health and Nutrition Division Reception | Monday | May 4 | 6–7:15 p.m. | Celestin F |
| Industrial Oil Products Division Reception | Monday | May 4 | 6–7:15 p.m. | Celestin H |
| Phospholipid Division Dinner | Monday | May 4 | 6–7:15 p.m. | Celestin H |
| Fuel & Connect: Coffee Break with Exhibitors | Tuesday | May 5 | 10–10:30 a.m. | Elite Hall |
| China Section Luncheon | Tuesday | May 5 | Noon–1 p.m. | Bolden 3 |
| Fuel & Connect: Coffee Break with Exhibitors | Tuesday | May 5 | 3–3:30 p.m. | Elite Hall |
| Networking Reception and Dedicated Poster Viewing | Tuesday | May 5 | 5–6 p.m. | Elite Hall |
| Biotechnology Division Reception | Tuesday | May 5 | 6–7:15 p.m. | Empire Foyer East |
| Lipid Oxidation and Quality Division Reception | Tuesday | May 5 | 6–7:15 p.m. | Celestin F |
| Processing Division Reception | Tuesday | May 5 | 6–7:15 p.m. | 8 Block Kitchen |
| Protein and Co-Products Division Dinner | Tuesday | May 5 | 7–8:30 p.m. | Celestin H |
| Surfactants and Detergents Division Reception | Tuesday | May 5 | 6–7:15 p.m. | Bywater Pool & Deck |
| Fuel & Connect: Coffee Break with Exhibitors | Wednesday | May 6 | 10–10:30 a.m. | Elite Hall |
Meeting Schedule
The Meeting at a Glance provides an overview of what you can expect at this year's annual meeting, including technical sessions, Expo Hall hours, and networking events.
All official events take place at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. The locations listed refer to specific rooms within the hotel.
| Event Name | Day | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biobased Surfactants: Sustainable Solutions for a Cleaner Future | Saturday | May 2 | 9 a.m.–4 p.m. | Strand 10 |
| Edible Oils Refining: Basic Principles and Modern Practices | Saturday | May 2 | 9 a.m.–4 p.m. | Strand 11 |
| Governing Board | Saturday | May 2 | 1–5 p.m. | Celestin H |
| Governing Board | Sunday | May 3 | 8 a.m.–3 p.m. | Celestin H |
| Biobased Surfactants: Sustainable Solutions for a Cleaner Future | Sunday | May 3 | 9 a.m–3 p.m. | Strand 10 |
| Edible Oils Refining: Basic Principles and Modern Practices | Sunday | May 3 | 9 a.m–3 p.m. | Strand 11 |
| Avocado Oil Expert Panel | Sunday | May 3 | 9–10:30 a.m. | Celestin G |
| Laboratory Proficiency Program (LPP) Committee | Sunday | May 3 | 11 a.m.– Noon | Celestin G |
| Registration | Sunday | May 3 | Noon–7 p.m. | Elite Foyer |
| @home | Sunday | May 3 | Noon–7 p.m. | Elite Foyer |
| Computer Lab | Sunday | May 3 | 1–4:30 p.m. | Strand 14 |
| Uniform Methods Committee Subcommittee Roundtable | Sunday | May 3 | 1–3 p.m. | Celestin G |
| Leadership Planning Session: Divisions, Sections, and Common Interest Groups | Sunday | May 3 | 2:30–3:30 p.m. | Celestin F |
| Uniform Methods Committee | Sunday | May 3 | 3–4 p.m. | Celestin G |
| Newcomer Meet & Greet: Reception for First-Time Attendees and New Members | Sunday | May 3 | 3:30–4:30 p.m. | Elite Foyer |
| President’s Welcome and Awards Celebration | Sunday | May 3 | 4:30–5:30 p.m. | Empire Ballroom B |
| Corporate Member Lounge | Sunday | May 3 | 5:30–7 p.m. | Elite Hall: Corporate Member Lounge |
| Expo & Poster Viewing | Sunday | May 3 | 5:30–7 p.m. | Elite Hall |
| Welcome Reception | Sunday | May 3 | 5:30–7 p.m. | Elite Hall |
| Product Showcase: Velp Scientific Inc. - Overview of the OXITEST | Sunday | May 3 | 5:45–5:55 p.m. | Elite Hall: Exhibit Hall Theatre |
| Student and Early Career Networking Reception | Sunday | May 3 | 7–8 p.m. | Bywater Pool & Deck |
| Registration | Monday | May 4 | 8 a.m.–6 p.m. | Elite Foyer |
| Corporate Member Lounge | Monday | May 4 | 8 a.m.–6 p.m. | Elite Hall: Corporate Member Lounge |
| Computer Lab | Monday | May 4 | 8 a.m.–5 p.m. | Strand 14 |
| Featured Sessions | Monday | May 4 | 8:30–10 a.m. | Various |
| Expo & Poster Viewing | Monday | May 4 | 10 a.m.–6 p.m. | Elite Hall |
| Fuel & Connect: Coffee Break with Exhibitors | Monday | May 4 | 10–10:30 a.m. | Elite Hall |
| @home | Monday | May 4 | 10 a.m.–6 p.m. | Elite Foyer |
| Product Showcase: CPM | Crown - Monarc Clean Oilseed Processing™ - New Revolutionary Solvent Extraction Technology | Monday | May 4 | 10:15–10:25 a.m. | Elite Hall: Exhibit Hall Theatre |
| Technical Sessions | Monday | May 4 | 10:30 a.m.–Noon | Various |
| Analytical 2027 Technical Session Development Roundtable | Monday | May 4 | Noon–1 p.m. | Bolden 1 |
| Biotechnology 2027 Technical Session Development Roundtable | Monday | May 4 | Noon–1 p.m. | Bolden 2 |
| Canadian Section Luncheon | Monday | May 4 | Noon–1 p.m. | Bolden 3 |
| Edible Applications Technology 2027 Technical Session Development Roundtable | Monday | May 4 | Noon–1 p.m. | Celestin F |
| Lipid Oxidation and Quality 2027 Technical Session Development Roundtable | Monday | May 4 | Noon–1 p.m. | Celestin G |
| Processing 2027 Technical Session Development Roundtable | Monday | May 4 | Noon–1 p.m. | Celestin H |
| Technical Sessions | Monday | May 4 | 1:30–3 p.m. | Various |
| Fuel & Connect: Coffee Break with Exhibitors | Monday | May 4 | 3–3:30 p.m. | Elite Hall |
| Product Showcase: CPM | Crown - Lifecycle360™ Single-source Support Service Offerings, An Overview | Monday | May 4 | 3:15–3:25 p.m. | Elite Hall: Exhibit Hall Theatre |
| Technical Sessions | Monday | May 4 | 3:30– 5 p.m. | Various |
| Networking Reception and Dedicated Poster Viewing | Monday | May 4 | 5–6 p.m. | Elite Hall |
| AOCS Journals Cocktail Hour | Monday | May 4 | 5–6 p.m. | Elite Hall: Exhibit Hall Theatre |
| Product Showcase: Overview of the OXITEST | Monday | May 4 | 5:15–5:25 p.m. | Elite Hall: Exhibit Hall Theatre |
| Analytical Division Reception | Monday | May 4 | 6–7:15 p.m. | Empire Foyer East |
| Health and Nutrition Division Reception | Monday | May 4 | 6–7:15 p.m. | Celestin F |
| Industrial Oil Products Division Reception | Monday | May 4 | 6–7:15 p.m. | Celestin H |
| Phospholipid Division Reception | Monday | May 4 | 6–7:15 p.m. | Celestin H |
| Edible Applications Technology Division Reception | Monday | May 4 | 6–7:15 p.m. | Bywater Pool & Deck |
| Registration | Tuesday | May 5 | 8 a.m.–6 p.m. | Elite Foyer |
| Corporate Member Lounge | Tuesday | May 5 | 8 a.m.–6 p.m. | Elite Hall: Corporate Member Lounge |
| Computer Lab | Tuesday | May 5 | 8 a.m.–5 p.m. | Strand 14 |
| Technical Sessions | Tuesday | May 5 | 8:30–10 a.m. | Various |
| Expo & Poster Viewing | Tuesday | May 5 | 10 a.m.–6 p.m. | Elite Hall |
| Fuel & Connect: Coffee Break with Exhibitors | Tuesday | May 5 | 10–10:30 a.m. | Elite Hall |
| @home | Tuesday | May 5 | 10 a.m.–6 p.m. | Elite Foyer |
| Product Showcase: CPM | Crown - Secure your competitive advantage with Crown’s Innovation Center and Continuous Process Liquids Pilot Plant | Tuesday | May 5 | 10:15–10:25 a.m. | Elite Hall: Exhibit Hall Theatre |
| Technical Sessions | Tuesday | May 5 | 10:30 a.m.–Noon | Various |
| Industrial Oil Products 2027 Technical Session Development Roundtable | Tuesday | May 5 | Noon–1 p.m. | Bolden 1 |
| Phospholipid 2027 Technical Session Development Roundtable | Tuesday | May 5 | Noon–1 p.m. | Bolden 2 |
| China Section Luncheon | Tuesday | May 5 | Noon–1 p.m. | Bolden 3 |
| Health and Nutrition 2027 Technical Session Development Roundtable | Tuesday | May 5 | Noon–1 p.m. | Celestin H |
| Protein and Co-Products 2027 Technical Session Development Roundtable | Tuesday | May 5 | Noon–1 p.m. | Celestin F |
| Surfactants and Detergents 2027 Technical Session Development Roundtable | Tuesday | May 5 | Noon–1 p.m. | Celestin G |
| Technical Sessions | Tuesday | May 5 | 1:30–3 p.m. | Various |
| Fuel & Connect: Coffee Break with Exhibitors | Tuesday | May 5 | 3–3:30 p.m. | Elite Hall |
| Product Showcase: CPM | Crown - Conveyors | Tuesday | May 5 | 3:15–3:25 p.m. | Elite Hall: Exhibit Hall Theatre |
| Technical Sessions | Tuesday | May 5 | 3:30–5 p.m. | Various |
| Networking Reception and Dedicated Poster Viewing | Tuesday | May 5 | 5–6 p.m. | Elite Hall |
| Product Showcase: Desmet USA Inc. - Nano Reactor 2G: Smarter Neutralization | Tuesday | May 5 | 5:15–5:25 p.m. | Elite Hall: Exhibit Hall Theatre |
| Biotechnology Division Reception | Tuesday | May 5 | 6–7:15 p.m. | Empire Foyer East |
| Processing Division Reception | Tuesday | May 5 | 6–7:15 p.m. | 8 Block Kitchen |
| Lipid Oxidation and Quality Division Reception | Tuesday | May 5 | 6–7:15 p.m. | Celestin F |
| Surfactants and Detergents Division Reception | Tuesday | May 5 | 6–7:15 p.m. | Bywater Pool & Deck |
| Protein and Co-Products Division Dinner | Tuesday | May 5 | 7–8:30 p.m. | Celestin H |
| Process Contaminants Expert Panel | Wednesday | May 6 | 7:30–8:30 a.m. | TBD |
| Registration | Wednesday | May 6 | 8–10:30 a.m. | Elite Foyer |
| Corporate Member Lounge | Wednesday | May 6 | 8–10:30 a.m. | Elite Hall: Corporate Member Lounge |
| Computer Lab | Wednesday | May 6 | 8 a.m.–Noon | Strand 14 |
| Expo & Poster Viewing | Wednesday | May 6 | 8:30–10:30 a.m. | Elite Hall |
| @home | Wednesday | May 6 | 8:30–10:30 a.m. | Elite Foyer |
| Technical Sessions | Wednesday | May 6 | 8:30–10 a.m. | Various |
| Fuel & Connect: Coffee Break with Exhibitors | Wednesday | May 6 | 10–10:30 a.m. | Elite Hall |
| Technical Sessions | Wednesday | May 6 | 10:30 a.m.–Noon | Various |