What's Old is New Again
Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.A. | April 10-11, 2024
The Cereals & Grains Association Milling & Baking Division looks forward to welcoming current and prospective division members at its 2024 Spring Technical Conference, to be held at the
Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Worth Downtown in Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.A., April 10-11, 2024.
The meeting will bring together persons in the fields of milling and baking to provide a forum for discussions, reviews, and information sharing. Join us for two days of programming carefully designed to inform participants of new technologies, the marketplace and how it’s changing, general market outlook, regulatory changes, advances in food safety, and much more!
Attendees will:
- Obtain the latest perspectives in government research and regulations
- Discover new philosophies in bakery formulation and food safety
- Identify future research, regulatory, and communication opportunities
- Connect with milling and baking colleagues to foster innovation and collaboration
Agenda
Wednesday, April 10
| 8:30-8:45 am | Welcome & Opening Remarks — Carter Wands, Milling & Baking Division Chair |
| 8:45-9:00 am | Update on Cereals & Grains Association — Jennifer Robinson, Cereals & Grains Association President |
| 9:00-9:45 am | Issues Facing the Milling Industry — Molly Miller, VP Regulatory and Technical Affairs, North American Millers’ Association |
| 9:45-10:30 am | Development of Extra Soft Wheat Germplasms and Their Milling and Baking Quality — Dr. Byung-Kee Baik, Research Leader & SWQL Director, USDA-ARS-CSWQRU |
| 10:30-10:50 am | Break |
| 11:00 am-12:15 pm | ABA Regulatory Landscape Update: Food Safety, Food Labeling, Nutrition, and Issues Facing Bakers — Rasma Zvaners, Vice President, Government Relations, American Bakers Association |
| 12:30-1:30 pm | Lunch/Business Meeting |
| 1:30-2:20 pm | Utilizing Scoping Reviews to Identify Gaps and Shape Future Research Directions — Dr. Emily Klarquist, USDA-ARS Western Wheat Quality Lab |
| 2:30-3:00 pm | Benefits of Using AACC Approved Methods as Basis for Laboratory Testing — Dr. M. Hikmet Boyacioglu, Applications Development Specialist at KPM Analytics |
| 3:00-3:50 pm | Break |
| 3:50-4:30 pm | Fermentation Flavors and the Science Behind Them — David Reyes Delgado, IFF |
| 4:30-5:30 pm | Industry Roundtable: Perspectives on Changes in Laboratory Methods and Equipment — Panelists from milling, ingredient companies, bakeries, equipment manufacturers, and more |
Thursday, April 11
| 8:30-9:15 am | Wheat Quality — Dave Green, Wheat Quality Council |
| 9:15-10:00 am | Rediscovering Nutritional Treasure in Grain Through Upcycling: An Enabler to Accessible Nutrition and Supply Chain Security — Dr. Lara Ramdin, Chief Innovation Officer, Innovation Ninja |
| 10:00-10:15 am | Break |
| 10:15-11:00 am | Proposed New Method for PDCAAS Determination (Virtual Session) — Dave Plank |
| 11:00-11:45am | Advancements in Rice Milling and Upcycling Byproduct from the Milling Streams — Dr. Griffiths G. Atungulu, Associate Professor & Agricultural Engineer & Director, University of Arkansas Rice Processing Program |
| 12:00 pm | Adjourn |
| 12:00-5:00 pm | Optional Field Trips to visit Ardent Mills and Miller Milling facilities in nearby Saginaw, TX. Prepared boxed lunches from the hotel will be available for taking along. Group to meet in hotel lobby to divide into cars. |
Agenda is subject to change.
Registration Rates
Registration Includes: 1 Lunch, 3 Breaks, 1 Reception and 2 Facility Tours
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Advanced
By March 6 |
Regular
Starting March 7 |
| Registration | $329
| $359
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Student Member Registration*
| $99
| $129
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*Undergraduate and Graduate students who need assistance in paying the registration fee can send an email by April 1, 2024, with the following information to cerealsgrainsmeetings@scisoc.org:
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Name and contact information
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University, Year and Major
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Cancellation requests for the course MUST be made in writing and received by Cereals & Grains Association
no later than March 11, 2024. Cancellations received by this date will be issued a refund equal to the registration fee less a $75 processing fee. Cancellations received after March 11, 2024, are NOT subject to a credit or refund.
Cereals & Grains Association reserves the right to cancel this event if a sufficient number of registrations are not received by March 11, 2024. If the association cancels this event, your registration fee will be refunded in full. In the event the association cancels this meeting, the association is not liable for nonrefundable airfares or ticket change penalties imposed by the airlines. By registering for this event, you agree to the cancellation and refund terms and conditions.
Hotel & Meeting Location
Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Worth Downtown
600 Commerce St
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Discounted Room Rates as low as $199/night* are available until March 19, 2024, or until the room block is filled.
*This rate does not include any applicable taxes and fees
Book your room online or contact the hotel at +1 (817) 332-6900 and mention the
Milling & Baking Spring Technical Conference to get the discounted rate.
Note: If you would like to extend your stay outside of the nights of April 9 and 10, you must contact the hotel at +1 (817) 332-6900 to book additional nights at the standard rate. Reference the Milling & Baking Technical Conference when you call. The hotel representatives can also assist with any availability issues you experience when booking online.
Group Dates
Arrive: Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Depart: Thursday, April 11, 2024
The discounted room rate is available until March 19, 2024 or until the room block fills up, whichever comes first. Rooms and/or discounted rates may not be available after March 19, 2024.
Hotel Disclaimer
There is one official contracted hotel for the Milling & Baking Division Spring Technical Conference: Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta Midtown. Booking a room at a contracted hotel under the official room block benefits you and supports the association. When you "book within the block," you help keep the meeting registration fees lower, you help us secure future meeting sites and you enable us to provide important features that participants have come to enjoy. Please book responsibly.
Hotel Booking Scam
Please book your hotel only through the link listed above. DO NOT book through outside agents claiming to represent Cereals & Grains Association or the Milling & Baking Division. There are no third-party companies authorized by us to book your hotel accommodations. These companies may be offering hotel rates that are above/below the discounted rates published above. No one can book hotel rooms at rates lower than our contracted rates over conference dates at our designated hotels.
These organizations may ask for full payment up front. Please also be advised that once you sign any agreements (i.e., credit card authorization forms), we cannot guarantee that you will get your money back. Be aware that reservations booked through these companies may not be honored by the contracted hotels and we will not guarantee these reservations.
Sponsor the 2024 Spring Technical Conference
Put your company front-and-center in the milling and baking community this spring.
Contact us to learn more, or select a sponsorship option when you register.
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Platinum Level: $2000
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Gold Level: $1500
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Silver Level: $1000
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Bronze Level: $500
