Event Information

General Seminar Co-Chairs: Catherine Currier and Jonathan Charron

Full Seminar and Workshop Registration (PDF)

Qiagen's 5th Annual Customer Appreciation Event - Tuesday, April 29th from 6-9pm. Limited space, please RSVP.

Workshops

Over 10 workshops to choose from! Workshop Descriptions (PDF)

"Drink to Me" How to Run a Drinking Study From Start to Finish (Sunday, 0800-1200)

"I Walk the Line" Drinking Study with Impairment & Field Sobriety Tests (Sunday, 1300-1700)

Qiagen NGS (Monday, Half Day, AM)

Full Spectrum Photography (Monday, Half Day, AM)

Shooting Reconstruction (Monday, half day, AM)

LCV/Bluestar (Monday, Half Day, PM, Limit 20 people)

Footwear and Tire Impressions (Monday, Half Day, PM)

CLOSED - Full Folsom Prison Tour (Monday or Tuesday, Half Day, PM, Includes Transportation, Limit 20 people/tour)

Wellness (Monday, Half Day, AM)

Agilent Tour (Monday, Half Day PM, Off-Site, Includes Transportation, Limit 15 people)

DNA Workshop (Tuesday, Full Day)

Lodging Information

Lake Natoma Inn
702 Gold Lake Drive
Folsom, CA 95630
Phone: (916) 351-1500

Group rate is $119/night plus tax and fees
For group rates, use this link to book directly or call the front desk at (916) 351-1500 & mention CAC. Group rates available from Sunday, April 27th to Saturday, May 3rd. The cutoff for group rate reservation is April 13, 2025. The hotel cost per evening is honored 3 days prior and post event; contact the hotel directly to extend your stay if it is prior to Monday, April 28 or later than Friday, May 2.

Services & Amenities:

Seasonal outdoor pool & hot tub

Complimentary wifi

Modern fitness center, open 24 hours

Bike or jog along the Armerican River bike trail

Business center, open 24 hours

Complimentary self parking

Forms

Registration is open!

Abstract Submission is closed! Please contact Seminar Abstract Coordinator Cara Stoner for questions.

Exhibitor Information

Vendor Chair: Patrick Jacobs

Registration is open!

CAC 2025 Vendor Invitation

CAC 2025 Vendor Packages

CAC 2025 Vendor Terms & Conditions

ABC Exam Information

ABC exams will be hosted on Monday, April 28, 2025.

Additional information can be obtained on the ABC website or contact the ABC Registrar for questions.

Local Information

Learn about local history at the Folsom Historical Museum.

Spend the day outdoors at Folsom Lake State Recreation Area.

Enjoy a magical dining experience at Mystique Dining.

Visit the animals at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary.

Find great deals at the Folsom Premium Outlets.

Learn about prison life at the Folsom Prison Museum.

Explore the Historic Folsom District.

Fish in Lake Natoma.

Take a tour of the Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park.

Conquer the rock climbing wall at Granite Arch Climbing Center.

Experience the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary.

Overflow Lodging Information

If wranglin’ a reservation at the Lake Natoma Inn has been tougher than taming a wild stallion, no worries—we’ve rustled up an overflow hotel for ya!

Hilton Garden Inn
221 Iron Point Road
Folsom, CA 95630
Phone: (916) 353-1717

Group rate is $139/night plus tax and fees
For group rates, use this link to book directly. Reservation cutoff is April 6, 2025 to get the group rate.
Good news, folks! There’ll be a shuttle rollin’ back and forth to the Lake Natoma Inn to make your journey easier than a Sunday stroll.

Transportation Information

Distance from Sacramento International Airport to Folsom is 22.4 miles / 36.1 kilometers. Sacramento International Airport is located approximately 7.7 miles / 12.4 kilometers west of Rio Linda and about 8.6 miles / 13.8 kilometers northwest of West Sacramento. IATA airport code is SMF.