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Abstract Submissions Are Closing Soon—Submit Today!We're thrilled to announce that the 2025 Chemistry, Quality, and Technology Conference is happening November 12–13, 2025, at the InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront in Saint Paul, Minnesota.Building on the technical focus of our inaugural event, we are excited to dive deeper into the methods of analysis, science, and innovations shaping the future of cereals and grains through the meeting scope, "Research and Innovation in Methods and Processes to Optimize Finished Products.” With a focus on
AACC Approved Methods of Analysis and our dedicated
technical committees, attendees can expect cutting-edge research, in-depth discussions, and expert insights tailored for professionals seeking to enhance their technical expertise.
Abstract Submission Closes June 5!
Submit your abstract and present your discoveries to hundreds of cereal scientists and industry leaders. Scroll down to "Abstract Submissions" below to learn more. The deadline to submit is June 5.
Submit Today!
Save the Date—Registration Opens Mid-June!Join us to explore the latest advancements in methods and processes that enhance grain and grain-based products' quality, efficiency, and sustainability. The conference will focus on processing efficiency, automation, quality control, safety assurance, and sustainability in production. Gain insights into next-generation ingredient applications, novel manufacturing techniques, and AI-driven process optimization designed to improve both product performance and production sustainability. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with industry leaders and advance your knowledge. More details coming soon—stay tuned!
Conference DetailsTentative Schedule*Wednesday, November 128:30–9:30 a.m. | Kick-Off Session
| 9:45–10:45 a.m. | Lightning Talks (technical oral abstracts)
| 10:45–11:30 a.m. | Poster Viewing with Authors
| 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. | Lunch | 12:45–2:00 p.m. |
Focus Sessions | 2:15–3:15 p.m. | Collaboration Forums with Technical Committees | 3:30–4:30 p.m. |
Lightning Talks (technical oral abstracts) | 4:30–6:00 p.m. | Networking Reception & Posters |
Thursday, November 138:00–9:15 a.m. | Focus Sessions | 9:30–10:30 a.m. | Collaboration Forums with Technical Committees | 10:30–11:15 a.m. | Poster Viewing with Authors
| 11:15 a.m. –12:30 p.m. | Lunch & Posters | 12:30–1:45 p.m. | Focus Sessions | 2:00–3:00 p.m. |
Lightning Talks (technical oral abstracts) | 3:15–4:15 p.m. | Closing Panel Discussion
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*This schedule is subject to change.
Registration Rates
Registration Opens Soon! Your conference registration includes: - Two days of technical sessions and panels
- Networking opportunities
- Daily coffee breaks
- Lunch on both days
- Networking Reception
Registration Rates
Membership Type | Advance Rate Ends SEP 16 | Regular Rate Starts SEP 17 |
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Member | $889 | $939 | Early Career Member | $829 | $879 | Student Member | $550
| $600
| Nonmember | $989 | $1039 | Presenter*
| $550 | $600 | Single Day Registration | $539 | $589 |
*Presenter registration is limited to the presenting author of an oral presentation in a Focus Session, Lightning Talk, and/or poster. Co-authors are not eligible for this special rate. If you are NOT the presenting author and you register at the Presenter rate, we reserve the right to change your registration type and bill you for the difference in fees.
Connect and Save with Cereals & Grains Association MembershipMembership 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!
Connect & Save Registration Rates
Membership Type | Advance Rate Ends SEP 16 | Regular Rate Starts SEP 17 |
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New Member | $889 | $939 | New Early Career Member | $829 | $879 | New Student Member | $550 | $600 |
Cancellation/Refund Policy Cancellations MUST be made in writing and received by Cereals & Grains Association no later than October 7, 2025. Cancellations received by this date are subject to a $100 processing fee. Registration cancellations received after October 7, 2025, 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.
Attendees from Outside the United States
If you require a visa to attend the 2025 Chemistry, Quality, and Technology Conference, do not wait until you receive notification that your abstract submission has been accepted before applying for a visa. If your abstract presents new information and follows the requirements and acceptance criteria, it will most likely be accepted or accepted with revisions in poster or oral format. Customized visa invitation letters can only be issued to confirmed registrants including those who have paid the meeting registration fees), have submitted an abstract, or are otherwise presenting. When you register for the meeting, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to auto-generate a customized visa invitation letter. If you are unable to register early enough to begin the visa process and have submitted an abstract, please complete the
invitation letter request form. Invitation letters generated using the request form are identical to the letters created when registering, however they are manually created and may take up to 5 business days to be processed.
Abstract Submission
Abstract submissions are now open! Submit your abstract and present your discoveries to hundreds of cereal scientists and industry leaders.
Submissions close June 5, 2025.
Submit Today!
The 2025 Chemistry, Quality, and Technology Conference scope is
“Research and Innovation in Methods and Processes to Optimize Finished Products.” We are seeking abstracts for oral and poster presentations featuring emerging research and innovation in methods-based content in the following categories that reflect the latest advancements and challenges in optimizing finished grain-based products.
Focus Areas- Ingredient Quality and Functionality & Product Formulation
- Clean Label and Reformulation Strategies
- Upcycling and Valorization of Grain Byproducts
- Quality and Proficiency Programs
- Processing Technologies & Optimization
- Enzyme Applications
- Atmospheric Cold Plasma / Pulsed Light
- Fermentation
- Food Safety
- Allergen Management
- Emerging Contaminants
- Foodborne Pathogens
- Pre-Production Innovation
- Grain breeding and commercialization strategies
- HB4
- Sustainability Innovations
- Automation & Digital Innovations
- AI and Machine Learning in Product Development / Process Optimization
- Protein Technology
Submission Form InstructionsPlease review the
Guideline for Preparing Abstracts before beginning your abstract submission. To begin your submission, you will be asked to log in with your Cereals & Grains Association username and password. Proposals must include the following:
Title - Use a short and concise title that indicates the content of the abstract. The title is limited to 25 words, 200 characters.
Abstract - Focus Area, select from list
- Keywords, select from list
- Presentation Type
- Opt-in for inclusion in the Student Association Best Paper Competition
- Only student presenters are eligible to be considered for the Best Paper Competition.
- Abstract (up to 400 words)
- See Guideline for Preparing Abstracts guide for further details on submitting a successful proposal.
Authors - Create the list of the presenting author and any co-authors for this submission
- You are required to designate one Presenting Author. The Presenting Author will be required to register for the meeting and present at the required presentation times.
Terms and Conditions If the abstract is accepted, I agree to the following: - The designated presenting author will present the abstract at Cereals & Grains – Chemistry, Quality, and Technology Conference, on the assigned date, and will register and pay the registration fee by the date indicated in the acceptance email.
- This is an original work and the abstract has not been previously published. OR, if this work was presented elsewhere, the abstract submitted here to Cereals & Grains represents further progression of the previously published research.
- I and any contributing authors, as sole proprietors of the abstract, agree to transfer copyright of the abstract to Cereals & Grains Association. OR, I am a Federal Employee and my work is in the public domain, and the copyright transfer does not apply. If your work is protected by “© His Majesty the King in Right of Canada,” please add that copyright statement at the end of your abstract. Abstracts will be posted online prior to the event dates.
- By agreeing, I accept this copyright transfer.
Submit Now! Hotel & TravelThe conference will be held at the InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront Hotel. Cereals & Grains Association has secured a small block of rooms, discounted for conference attendees.
11 E Kellogg Blvd Saint Paul, MN 55101
Reservations
Room Rate: $119/night for single/double occupancy rooms, exclusive of taxes and fees.
Reserve Your Room
Reservation Deadline: October 20, 2025 (or when the room block is filled, whichever comes first)
Reservation PoliciesTo ensure accommodation for all attendees, a maximum of 2 hotel rooms per name can be reserved. Anyone holding a reservation inside the Cereals & Grains room block needs to be registered to attend the 2025 Chemistry, Quality, and Technology Conference by October 20, 2025.
Cancellations and/or modifications of existing reservations must be done directly with the hotel in accordance with the policies and deadlines listed on the individual reservation.
Did You Know?Booking a room at the InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront Hotel—under the official conference room block—benefits you and supports Cereals & Grains Association. When you "book within the block," you help keep the conference registration fees lower, you help our organization secure future meeting sites, and you enable us to provide some important meeting features that participants have come to enjoy. Please book responsibly.
Hotel Scam WarningWe are aware of companies pretending to be the "official" Cereals & Grains 2025 Chemistry, Quality, and Technology Conference housing company, offering special non-refundable rates at meeting hotels, and requesting credit card information.
There is NO "official" housing company for the 2025 Chemistry, Quality, and Technology Conference; therefore, NO company is authorized to solicit directly by telephone or email for hotel bookings or special discounts. We encourage attendees to book their room directly via the link above to receive the conference's special group rate. Please email the Registration Desk if you have any questions or concerns.
Attendees From Outside the United StatesIf you require a visa to attend the 2025 Chemistry, Quality, and Technology Conference, do not wait until you receive notification that your abstract submission has been accepted before applying for a visa. If your abstract presents new information and follows the requirements and acceptance criteria, it will most likely be accepted or accepted with revisions in poster or oral format.
Customized visa invitation letters can only be issued to confirmed registrants including those who have paid the meeting registration fees), have submitted an abstract, or are otherwise presenting. When you register for the meeting, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to auto-generate a customized visa invitation letter. If you are unable to register early enough to begin the visa process and have submitted an abstract, please complete the invitation letter request form. Invitation letters generated using the request form are identical to the letters created when registering, however they are manually created and may take up to 5 business days to be processed.
SponsorshipInterested in sponsoring the conference? View our sponsorship opportunities to learn more about the available opportunities or discuss creating a custom package to maximize your brand exposure.
View Sponsorship Opportunities
Please be aware that you may be contacted by outside vendors that do not have a partnership with CGA or the Chemistry, Quality and Technology Conference. Do not share credit card or personal information with any vendors who are not approved by CGA. Our official partners are the only entities responsible for the Chemistry, Quality and Technology Conference. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
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