Registration Now Open -
Join Us May 3-6
The 2026 Annual Meeting & Expo heads to New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
Networking & Social Events
Attendee FAQ
Meeting at a Glance
From technical sessions to receptions, see key dates and times for this year's annual meeting.
Technical Program
Discover the latest science and technology with a program featuring 500+ oral and poster presentations.
Call for Papers
Submit your research abstract to be part of the annual meeting technical program.
Featured Sessions
Explore critical developments impacting edible oils and fats, surfactants, plant proteins, and related industries.
Student
Competitions
Move your research forward and launch your career by participating in an AOCS student competition.
Committee
Meetings
Get involved with AOCS by joining one of our open committee meetings in New Orleans.
Edible Oils Refining
Join us in New Orleans for a focused two-day deep dive into modern edible oil refining. This in-person course builds a strong technical foundation by showing how key unit operations influence product quality, efficiency, and performance in both edible oils and biofuels.
New for 2026, Gil Wang, Director of R&D at Bunge, joins the instructor team, and the program now includes an expanded module on Palm Oil processing, a topic especially relevant in the Gulf Coast region.