
The Annual Meeting and Expo of the American Oil Chemists' Society (AOCS) is one of the foremost international scientific and commercial forums in the fields of oils, fats, surfactants, proteins, and related materials. The 2027 edition is held at the Hilton Chicago over four days. Its extensive technical program features more than 500 oral and poster presentations across ten areas of interest, plus dedicated sessions on the most trending topics. The conference offers an opportunity to meet colleagues with shared scientific and technical interests, discover collaboration opportunities, and network with professionals — and it targets researchers, academics, and industry specialists in oils and fats from around the world.