| Dates | July 7-10, 2026 |
| Event Hours | |
| Venue | Louisville, KY |
| Agenda | https://tools.eventpower.com/agenda_module/schedule/display/26CIVICA-ACS?agenda_id=2655 |
| Website | https://www.cheesesociety.org/ |
| eP Team |
Project Manager: Erin Casey Registration Support Manager: Tyler Goudreau Exhibits Support Manager: Maria DesRochers Speaker Manager: Erin Casey |
Customer Service
| CS Lead + Support Lead | |
| CS Service/s Required | |
| CS Email Address | |
| General Questions | info@cheesesociety.org |
| FAQs provided to attendees | |
| ShoApp Link | https://tools.eventpower.com/event_app/user/login/26CIVICA-ACS |
Registration
| Website Registration Link | https://tools.eventpower.com/reg_service/membership/search_user_v2?showcode=25CIVICA-ACS |
| Pricing |  |
| Group Registration | Member and Non-Member conference attendees have the opportunity to initiate a group registration. In a group, Member and Non-Member conference attendees can register multiple attendees, or guests, and pay for them at the same time. To begin a group registration, add another attendee on the "Group/Guest Registration" tab of the conference registration form which will be at the end of the registration process for the first person. |
| Cancellation & Refund Policy |
Cancellation requests are accepted for full or daily Conference registration and must be submitted in writing. Registrations are refundable up to three (3) weeks prior to the first day of Conference less a $75 administrative processing fee. Refunds will be processed within two (2) weeks of approval of cancellation request to the original method of payment. After June 17th, registrations are NOT refundable. In the event of an emergency less than three weeks prior to the Conference, please consider sending a substitute from the same organization to avoid forfeiting registration fees. Special event registration and fees including, but not limited to, additional fee-based sessions, pre-conference tours, Cheese Crawl, guest event registrations, sponsor Networking Passes, etc. are non-refundable. Substitutions are accepted with advance notice submitted in writing to ACS. |
| Substitutions | Conference registrants may substitute another colleague from the same organization at the same member or non-member rate and registration category. The original registrant or the primary contact for the organization must submit in writing, copying the substitute registrant on the email request. The registration transfer will be processed within one (1) week of the receipt of the substitution request. Substitutions are requested at least three weeks prior to the first day of conference. Substitutions are accepted if submitted in writing for special events including additional fee-based sessions, tours, Cheese Crawl, pre-conference workshops, guest event registrations, Networking Passes, etc. with advance notice received 24 hours prior to the event. |
| Membership | Conference attendees registering at the non-member rate will not receive benefits of ACS membership, nor will they become an ACS member by registering at this rate. If you are registering as a non-member, please first consider joining ACS as a member to receive ACS membership benefits through December 31 of the current year, and to receive the discounted member rate to attend Conference. Learn more about ACS Membership. |
| Call for Presentation |
https://www.cheesesociety.org/conference/call-for-presentations Important Dates: January 30 - Primary Presenter/Submitter will be Informed that Presentation has been Accepted February 13 – Primary Presenter/Submitter Required to Confirm Participation at Conference in Presenter Portal February 27 - All Primary Presenter/Submitters will be Notified of their Session Status |
Housing & Travel
| Headquarter Hotel - Louisville Marriott Downtown |
The Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel is located 0.1 mile or a 3 minute walk from the Kentucky International Convention Center. The discounted rate is honored from July 5 – July 11 on a space-available basis, please book online or call the reservations number. Dates up to three days pre and post-conference may also be honored at the discounted rate on a space-available basis, if you are needing pre or post nights email Courtney Hernandez at courtney.hernandez@whitelodging.com Rate: $229 plus tax |
| Hyatt Regency Louisville |
The Hyatt Regency Louisville is located .2 miles or a 4 minute walk from the Kentucky International Convention Center. The discounted rate is honored from July 5 – July 11 on a space-available basis. Dates up to three days pre and post-conference may also be honored at the discounted rate on a space-available basis, please book online or call the reservations number. Rate: $189 |
| Travel to Louisville |
Air Ground Transportation: Taxi, Uber and Lyft, and public bus services are available. Hotel Parking Convention Center Parking Questions about hotel and travel? Please contact the ACS office at 720-328-2788 or Contact Us. We look forward to seeing you in Louisville! |
Speaker
| Deadines |
10/15/2025 - Call for Abstracts Open
1/19/2026 - Abstract Review Complete
1/21/2026 - Call for Abstracts Closed
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| Contact | Direct: (303) 674-2269 Email: Tonja.britt@civicamanagement.com |
Exhibitor / Sponsor
| Prospectus | https://tools.eventpower.com/exhibit_reports/prospectus/display/26CIVICA-ACS |
| Floor plan | https://tools.eventpower.com/floor_planner_public/?modify_showcode=26CIVICA-ACS&id=374&mode=selection |
| Exhibitor Kit | |
| Place AV/Power/Electric Orders | |
| Exhibit Hall Schedule | SUPPORTING TRADE SPONSOR - Exhibit Show Schedule Exhibit Hours Exhibitor Move-Out Carrier Check-In Closes / Reroute Begins NETWORKING SALON (THURSDAY ONLY) - Exhibit Show Schedule Exhibit Hours Exhibitor Move-Out Carrier Check-In Closes / Reroute Begins NETWORKING SALON (THURSDAY & FRIDAY) - Exhibit Show Schedule Exhibit Hours Exhibitor Move-Out Carrier Check-In Closes / Reroute Begins NETWORKING SALON (FRIDAY ONLY) - Exhibit Show Schedule Exhibit Hours Exhibitor Move-Out Carrier Check-In Closes / Reroute Begins |
| Contact | Tara Holmes, tholmes@cheesesociety.org |