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Advance Registration Is Now Open!

Cereals & Grains – Chemistry, Quality, and Technology Conference

Advancing the Future of Cereal Grain Science

October 16 – 17, 2024
Hyatt Regency, Schaumburg, Illinois


Registration is now open! 

Join us at the inaugural Chemistry, Quality, and Technology Conference, an all-new event – and meeting format – from Cereals & Grains Association. This conference will explore emerging research in cutting-edge areas, leveraging our association’s 100+ years of expertise in analytical methods. Anyone invested in the latest developments in cereal grain research and application should join us as we discover and innovate solutions to advance the future of cereal grain science. 

Register by September 16 and save with advance rates!

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    Program

    Featured Sessions​​

    Full description and speaker details coming soon!

    Food Adulteration/Authenticity: How Do We Secure
    Our Supply Chains?  ​

    Organized by the Molecular Biomarkers ​Tech Committee​
    New Technology: AI, Consumer Insights, and Tools for Formulation​
    Organized by the Chemical Leavening Agents Tech Committee
    Closer to Zero
    Organized by the Oat and Barley Products Tech Committee​​
    Pulses: Taste, Flavor, Sensory, Functionality
    ​​Organized by the Pulse and Legume Tech Committee
    New Developments in Physical Testing Methods
    ​Organized by the Physical Testing Methods Tech Committee​
    ​Technology for Rapid Methods​
    Organized by the Methods for Grain and Flour Testing Tech Committee
    Technical Abstract Submission

    Technical Abstract Submission​​

    Submission deadline: Submissions are now closed. 

    We are seeking abstracts that feature emerging research and innovation in methods-based content.

    Abstracts will be sought in the following focus areas for both poster and oral formats:

    AI and Food Systems​​​
    Examples: new technologies, predictive modeling, genetics, crop management
    Nutrition​​
    Examples: food adulteration, fiber innovations, carbohydrate emerging research
    Food Safety
    Examples: listeria, pathogens, microbiology
    Plant-Based Proteins
    Examples: quality and baking attributes, guidelines, measurement, increasing visibility
    Instruments
    Examples: NIR, beyond proximates, mycotoxins and vomitoxins
    Regulations and Traceability
    Examples: heavy metals, pesticides, enhanced policies​​

    Please review the Technical Abstract Details before beginning your abstract submission. To begin your submission, you will be asked to log in with your Cereals & Grains Association username and password.​​

    ​​​​​​Registration​

    Registration Rates​

    Registration includes two days of technical sessions, panels, and networking opportunities plus daily coffee breaks, lunch on both days, and a ​ reception.​

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    Membership Type

    Advance Rate
    Ends Sept 16

    Regular Rate
    Starts Sept 17

    Member

    $889

    $939

    Early Career Member

    $829

    $879

    Student Member

    $629

    $679

    Nonmember

    $989

    $1039

    Single Day Registration

    $539

    $589


    Connect and Save with Cereals & Grains Association Membership

    Membership is now FREE! Join Cereals & Grains Association to save on your meeting registration and become instantly connected to an organization dedicated to delivering the science behind 75% of the world's diet. Join when you register and save, plus get all of the benefits of membership at no cost!​

    Register and Join ​Now

    Registration​

    Advance Rate
    Ends Sept 16

    Regular Rate
    Starts Sept 17

    New Member

    $889

    $939

    New Early Career Member

    $829

    $879

    New Student Member

    $629

    $679



    Cancellation/Refund Policy​

    Cancellations MUST be made in writing and received by Cereals & Grains Association no later than September 13, 2024. Cancellations received by this date are subject to a $100 processing fee. Registration cancellations received after September 13, 2024, are NOT subject to a refund. Registration fees will be refunded the same way they were paid to Cereals & Grains Association. Attendee substitutions are permitted. If the original registrant is a member, the substitute must also be a member, become a member, or pay ​the difference between the member and nonmember rate. If Cereals & Grains cancels the event or associated ticketed events, Cereals & Grains Association is not liable for any charges, including nonrefundable hotel charges, airfares, or change penalties imposed by an airline. By registering for this event, you agree to the cancellation and refund terms and conditions. ​

  • Hotel & Travel

    Hotel & Travel 

    The Chemistry, Quality, and Technology Conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Schaumburg in Schaumburg, Illinois, U.S.A. 
    Room rate: $149 ​for single/double occupancy room. 
    Hyatt Regency Schaumburg
    1800 East Golf Road
    Schaumburg, IL 60173
    ​Tel: +1 847-605-1234
    +1 888-421-1442

    Reserve Online
    Make your reservations early.  The discounted room rate is available through September 22​, 2024 or until the room block is full. 

    Become a Sponsor

    Sponsorship

    Interested in sponsoring the conference? Browse and reserve sponsorship opportunities below!

    Sponsorship Reservation Form