Conference Details

• Tentative Schedule*

  Tentative Schedule*

  Wednesday, November 12

  8:30–9:30 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 13

  8:00–9:15 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

  *This schedule is subject to change.

  
  
• Registration
  

  Registration Rates

  Advance Registration Is Open Now!

  Your conference registration includes:

  • Two days of technical sessions and panels
    
  • Networking opportunities
    
  • Daily coffee breaks
    
  • Lunch on both days
    
  • Networking Reception
    
    
    Register Now
    

  Registration Rates

  Membership Type	Advance Rate Ends SEP 16	Regular Rate Starts SEP 17
  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.}
  

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  Connect & Save Registration Rates

  Membership Type	Advance Rate Ends SEP 16	Regular Rate Starts SEP 17
  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.
  

  
  
• Sessions

  Sessions

  Kick Off Session: Bioengineered (GMO) Wheat, Such as HB4, and the Adoption of Genome Editing in Wheat and Other Small Grains Will Impact Your Supply Chains!

  The introduction of bioengineered wheat, such as HB4, and the adoption of genome editing in wheat and other small grains have a significant impact on flour and other product supply chains, affecting trade, product segregation, marketing, and more. This session will look at tools and approaches that can help the industry manage and control product flow to ensure transparency, compliance, and consumer trust.

  
  

  Quality Assessment of Cereals and Pulses for Sustainable Food Development

  As the food industry focuses on developing sustainable foods to meet growing food demands, how can cereals and pulses shape the future of sustainable foods? Explore innovative ways to use plant-based ingredients to reduce reliance on animal proteins while maintaining nutrition, texture, and flavor. You’ll gain practical methods for evaluating ingredient quality, from flavor and aroma profiling to rheological and textural analysis, and learn how variety and environment influence end-product performance. Walk away with tools and insights to advance sustainable food development without compromising consumer expectations.

  
  

  Beyond the Usual Suspects: Addressing Emerging Contaminants in Cereal Grain Systems

  More details for this session are coming soon.

  
  

  The Importance of Consumer Acceptance in Whole Grain Innovation

  From field to fork, consumer acceptance plays a critical role in the success of whole grain innovation. This sponsored session will bring together experts from the Whole Grains Council and General Mills to share insights on consumer trends, sustainable farming practices, and product development challenges in school meal programs. Gain a deeper understanding of how consumer behavior, supply chain resiliency, and regulatory requirements shape the future of whole grain products, and walk away with strategies to drive adoption and innovation across the food system.

  
  

  Innovations and Quality Control in Flour Milling and Baking: Adapting to Modern Market Demands

  This session explores the existing practices in experimental milling and baking while highlighting where there is a need for new or modified approaches to enhance quality and efficiency. Learn practical techniques, gain insights into problem-solving strategies, and discover how these methods can be applied to their own research or product development.

  
  

  Advancing Applications of the GlutoPeak in Cereal Science

  Discover how the GlutoPeak instrument is transforming gluten aggregation analysis and providing rapid, predictive insights into wheat quality. This session will dive into new methodologies, correlations to baking performance, and applications across breeding, milling, and processing. Gain practical knowledge on standardizing parameters, integrating data into quality programs, and comparing results with traditional rheology tests. Researchers, breeders, millers, and product developers will learn valuable tools to drive innovation in cereal science.

  
  

  Can Fiber Quality Be Assessed Based on Microbiome Impact?

  In the Codex definition of dietary fiber, the stimulation of colonic fermentation is listed as one of the beneficial outcomes of fiber consumption, but unlike bulking or laxation, how is beneficial colonic fermentation assessed? In this session, experts will share their research linking gut fermentation to inflammatory disease, immune function, satiety, obesity, and the gut-brain axis. Discover how their findings can help determine the next generation of challenges for dietary fiber characterization.

  
  

  Closing Session: How Industry Ongoing Changes are Impacting Analytical Needs of Stakeholders

  Dive into the ongoing changes in the milling and baking industry that are triggering the need to revisit traditional quality control tools and protocols. Session highlights include the ongoing evolution of the QC requests on a worldwide basis and how to maintain the balance between the use of legacy tools and the need for novel solutions. Discuss the possible consequences that come with the creation of new tools, new protocols, and the need for new standard methods.

  
  
• Abstract Submissions

  Abstract Submission

  Abstract submissions are now closed.

  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

  1. Ingredient Quality and Functionality & Product Formulation
     • Clean Label and Reformulation Strategies
     • Upcycling and Valorization of Grain Byproducts
     • Quality and Proficiency Programs
  2. Processing Technologies & Optimization
     • Enzyme Applications
     • Atmospheric Cold Plasma / Pulsed Light
     • Fermentation
  3. Food Safety
     • Allergen Management
     • Emerging Contaminants
     • Foodborne Pathogens
  4. Pre-Production Innovation
     • Grain breeding and commercialization strategies
     • HB4
     • Sustainability Innovations
  5. Automation & Digital Innovations
  • AI and Machine Learning in Product Development / Process Optimization
  6. Protein Technology
  • Innovations in Protein

  
  

  Submission Form Instructions

  Please 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
    • Oral or Poster
  • 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.

  
  
• Hotel & Travel

  Hotel & Travel

  The 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.
  

  
  

  InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront

  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 Policies

  To 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.
  

  
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  Transportation

   

  Air Transportation

  The Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) is only eight miles from downtown Saint Paul and operates an average of 1,250 flights daily and serves 163 markets.

   

  Travel by Car

  The Saint Paul area is served by two major interstate highway systems, I-94 running east and west and I-35 running north and south, making it easy to get to and from by car. Plan your road trip on Google Maps.

   

  Public Transportation

  Metro Transit offers a network of bus routes and the METRO Blue and Green Lines for easy travel around Saint Paul and throughout the Twin Cities. For more route information, speak to a transit representative at 612-373-3333 or visit Metro Transit’s website.

   

  Rideshare Apps

  Uber, Lyft, and local taxis are available throughout Saint Paul, offering transportation 24/7.

  
  

  Area Attractions

   

  Visitors Guide

  View the Official Insider's Guide to find museums, historical sites, shopping at local business, and other area attractions.

   

  Eat & Drink

  Discover local flavors that await you in Minnesota’s capital city. Explore the variety of restaurant offerings to visit during your stay in Saint Paul.

   

  Events Calendar

  Looking for something local to do during your meeting downtime? Check out the Visit Saint Paul events calendar to discover events happening during your stay!

  
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  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 Warning

  We 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 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.
  

• Session & Abstract Presenter Resources

  Session & Abstract Presenter Resources

  Technical Oral Presentations

  Technical Oral Presenters will give their 15-minute presentation LIVE during their designated session time. After your 12 minute presentation, there will be 3 minutes for Q&A from the audience.

  Technical Oral GuidelinesTechnical Oral Template
  
  

  Poster Presentations

  Posters will be available for viewing to attendees at any time during the meeting. Designated "authors present" time will be noted in the schedule.

  Poster Guidelines
  
  

  Moderator Resources

  Moderators play an essential role in a session - they welcome the audience, keep the discussion moving, facilitate audience engagement with the speaker, and ensure the session runs on time.

  To be a successful moderator, be sure to:

  • Familiarize yourself with the presenters and the presentations that will be given during your session.
  • Prepare questions for the presenters to help guide the discussion.
  • Given the high number of international participants, please speak slowly and remind your presenters to do so as well.
  • Introduce each speaker before they begin.
  • Be consistent with keeping your speakers to their allotted time.
  • Maintain a goal to try to keep all speakers engaged in the discussion.
  • Close out the session by thanking all of the speakers and the audience for their participation.

  
  Moderator Guidelines & Scripts
  
  
• Become a Sponsor

  Sponsorship

  Interested 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.

  
  

Thank You To Our Sponsors!