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Register for the 2026 AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo, May 3–6, in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Early bird rates are available for AOCS members.
Short Courses
May 02, 2026 - May 03, 2026
2026 Edible Oils Refining: Basic Principles and Modern Practices Short Course
This in-person, two-day short course offers a clear, structured foundation in modern refining, connecting essential unit operations with the performance, quality, and economic considerations that drive today’s edible oils and biofuel sectors.
Short Courses
May 02, 2026 - May 03, 2026
NEW! Biobased Surfactants: Sustainable Solutions for a Cleaner Future
This in-person, two-day short course offers a clear, structured foundation in biobased and biosurfactant technologies, connecting fundamental surfactant science with the production, formulation, performance, and regulatory considerations shaping today’s sustainable chemical and consumer products industries.
May 3, 2026
2026 AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo
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AOCS 2025 State of the Society
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Lipid Library
Triglyceride Property Calculator (TPC)
The Triglyceride Property Calculator (TPC) uses various empirical models to predict melting…
INFORM seminars, Webinars (On-Demand)
Eco-Extraction for Oilseeds: From Alternative to Industrial Reality
Julie Ducreux, Technical Manager at Ecoxtract, explores the development and industrial validation of 2-methyloxolane (2-MeOx), a biobased solvent used in oilseed extraction. Drawing from semi-industrial trials and pilot campaigns, she shares how this approach compares to conventional hexane extraction across yield, product quality, and operational performance.
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AOCS advances the science and technology of oils, fats, proteins, surfactants and related materials, enriching the lives of people everywhere.
