RCA Conference
2025 RCA Annual Conference & Culinology® Expo
The RCA Conference will be held March 18-20, 2025, in the stunning St. Louis Union Station Hotel, St. Louis, Missouri.
The Research Chefs Association is a vibrant, forward-thinking, and energized organization whose members benefit from being part of a dynamic community of professionals who work toward a common goal: the blending of culinary arts and food science. The annual RCA Conference is an outstanding opportunity to learn, network, and collaborate with others in the community.
Learn more and register today by visiting the conference website below.
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Access the Attendee Mobile App & Website
We provide an attendee website and mobile app where you can create your schedule, download presentation slides, access an interactive map of the venue, see who's attending, and more!
How to Access the Attendee Website:
1. Enter your name and e-mail address as used during registration.
2. Verify your account by providing the code that is sent via text or e-mail.
How to Download the Mobile App:
1. Download the Cvent Events App
2. Search for the 2025 RCA Conference Event
3. For full functionality, login by tapping the person icon at the top of the screen. Then, click 'Log In' and enter your name and e-mail address as used during registration.
4. Verify your account by providing the code that is sent via text or e-mail.
Download the Attendee Mobile App
Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities
For companies and professionals working in food product development and innovation, the annual RCA Conference is a can’t miss opportunity to engage with the RCA community. Our Culinology® Expo is the venue to launch new and promote existing innovative products which exemplify Culinology® — the blending of culinary arts and food science.
Interest and demand far outpaced the event capacity last year, selling out both the Culinology® Expo and overall registration. Annual conference sponsor and exhibitor purchasing is now open!