AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo 2019, St. Louis, Missouri, USA

The AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo is a premier international science and business form on fats, oils proteins, surfactants and related materials. Known for its extensive technical program, the Annual Meeting features more than 650 oral and poster presentations within 12 interest areas.

In addition to the three days of technical sessions, Annual Meeting features an Opening Plenary and Celebration, Hot Topic Symposia, Expo, Business Meeting, and a variety of networking events, including a 5K Fun Run/Walk and Member Appreciation Luncheon. The Annual Meeting provides ample opportunities for attendees to learn, reconnect with colleagues, engage with new business contacts and meet with exhibitors.

Over 1,500 professionals from more than 40 countries attend the Annual Meeting, representing the industry's most prestigious corporate, government and academic institutions.
The official meeting dates are Sunday, May 5–Wednesday, May 8, 2019. The first official event is the Welcome Plenary Session, which begins at 4:15 pm on Sunday, May 5. Some events, including Short Courses and committee meetings, will be held on Saturday, May 4, and Sunday, May 5, before the official start of the meeting.
The main meeting venue is St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
Pre-registration will be open November 5, 2018–April 20, 2019. Onsite registration opens Sunday, May 5 at 10 am inside the St. Louis Convention Center. Onsite registration is open Sunday–Wednesday.