RCA Conference

Logo for 2025 RCA Conference showing St. Louis skyline

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The next 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.

Mark the 2025 dates on your calendar and watch for more information on the next RCA Conference coming soon. Please use the button below to opt-in for email communication directly from RCA.

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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!

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Call for Sessions

The Call for Sessions is now open for the 2025 RCA Conference! Submit your session proposal today for a chance to contribute to RCA’s leading community of Culinology® pioneers.

All sessions will be offered in 60-minute breakout-format, with 75-125 participants each. Sessions will be divided among four main tracks, or areas of focus: Chef, Culinologist, Trend, and Professional Development. All session proposals must include the title, description, and at least one learning outcome.

The submission deadline is September 13, 2024. If you have any questions about the RCA 2025 Call for Sessions, please contact us at info@culinology.org.

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