Overview
Registration for the ACS Annual Conference, “Cheese Rally in Raleigh: Owning Our Future,” is open! We hope you’ll join us in Raleigh, NC for unmatched education and networking opportunities.
- August 1 – 4, 2012 (Cheese Sale on August 5)
- Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC 27601
Check out the full conference schedule below, and download our step-by-step registration guide to ensure you get the most out of your conference experience!
Highlights of the 2012 ACS Conference include:
- Keynote by renowned author and expert on humane livestock handling, Temple Grandin.
- Down Home “Rally in Raleigh” Opening Reception featuring North Carolina-style barbeque, country music, and southern hospitality.
- Local tours of North Carolina cheesemaking facilities, retailers, and breweries.
- Meet the Cheesemaker featuring producers from around North America sampling their products directly to buyers. Cheesemakers: Reserve a table for yourself!
- Educational sessions on timely topics from regulatory and food safety issues, to the latest tasting and pairing trends.
- In-depth pre-conference workshops on risk reduction and communicating in a food safety crisis.
- Opportunities to have your cheeses evaluated by our 2012 Scholars-in-Residence.
- Awards Ceremony & Reception recognizing the 2012 Judging & Competition winners.
- Festival of Cheese featuring more than 1,700 cheeses and gourmet foods, wine, and beer.
- …and much more!
Register by May 23 to enjoy the lowest rates! Simply click the “Register Today” link below and log into our website; if you don’t already have a login, follow the prompts to create one.