Registration Opening Soon: 2026 Annual Conference and Culinology Expo

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 RCA Annual Conference & Culinology Expo is an outstanding opportunity to learn, network, and collaborate with others in the community.

Don't miss your chance to be part of the excitement! Our conference has sold out two years in a row and continues to grow, with over 700 RCA members and supporters expected to gather in Westminster, Colorado, from March 10–12, 2026. We can’t wait to see you there!

Conference Information Visit the RCA 2026 website for the most up to date information on the conference! View the tentative agenda, hotel and travel information, frequently asked questions and more. Registration will open in mid-October! Visit the Conference Website Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities Now Available! Click the links below for 2026 Sponsor and Exhibitor Prospectus and the Sponsor & Exhibitor Portal. Act quickly, exhibit space and many sponsorships will sell out! 2026 Sponsorship Prospectus Become a Sponsor or Exhibitor Today Call For Sessions The deadline to submit breakout session proposals was Friday, August 22. Submitters will be notified by mid-October if they have been accepted for the program!

Looking Back: 2025 RCA Annual Conference & Culinology Expo

Nearly 700 RCA members and supporters gathered March 18-20 in the stunning St. Louis Union Station Hotel,  for the 2025 RCA Conference & Culinology Expo. The Expo was sold out for the second year in a row, and we are grateful to have had the opportunity to network and knowledge-share at the 2025 conference, which featured valuable education, practical demonstrations, and groundbreaking Culinology innovations.