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​ 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
  
  
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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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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