California Association of Criminalists


Since 1954
 

2024 SEMINAR INFORMATION


138th CAC Seminar
Spring 2024


Hosted by the
Los Angeles Police Department
Forensic Science Division
April 15-19, 2024
Los Angeles, CA

As more information becomes available, it will be posted here. Check back often for updates!

Event Information:

  • General Seminar Co-Chairs: Meiling Robinson or Amanda Harbison
  • Seminar Registration Pricing PDF After March 22, 2024, a late fee of $50 will apply for both Full and Daily Registration pricing.
  • Tentative General Session Agenda PDF
  • Qiagen's 4th Annual Customer Appreciation Event! PDF
  • Banquest Invite RSVP PDF with RSVP link
  • Exclusive CAC Seminar T-Shirt! Available for a limited time. Order now!

  • Workshops:

  • Workshop Abstracts PDF - updated February 12, 2024
  • Ten workshops available. Full day workshops include lunch. Two half-day workshops on the same day include lunch. After March 15, 2024, a late fee of $50 per workshop will apply.
  • Arson Workshop PDF
  • Agilent CRAIC Thermo Fisher Workshop PDF
  • Sig Sauer P320 Armorer's Workshop (LE only) is now closed! Waitlist option available.

  • Lodging Information:

    Millennium Biltmore Hotel
    506 South Grand Avenue
    Los Angeles, CA 90071
    Main: 213.624.1011

  • Rates: $182.00 + taxes and fees. Subject to tax which is currently 16.195% and a discounted destination fee of $19.00 nightly.
  • Cut-off date for special rate: March 11, 2024
  • Reservations: Millennium Biltmore Hotel CAC Booking Link or you can call reservation direct for booking at 213.612.1575 (mention code: California Association of Criminalists (CAC) Conference). Please call during office hours (8am to 6pm) weekdays. Call center after hours does not have access to the exclusive group rates.

  • Amenities and Services
  • Self Parking: $45 with unlimited in & out privileges
  • Earth friendly rooms - features Zero Percent Collection bath amenities
  • 24 hour Gym and Fitness center
  • In house dining - Rendezvous Court
  • Pet friendly
  • Forms:

  • Seminar Registration Open!
  • Abstract Submission Form Now closed! Come back next year. (secure)
  • Call for Abstracts Information Submission Deadline February 1, 2024

    Exhibitor Information:

  • Vendor Chair: Andrea Munoz
  • Vendor Invitation PDF
  • Exhibitor Online Registration - Open!
  • Exhibitor/Sponsor Pricing PDF
  • Online Terms & Conditions (contract); PDF
  • Limit of Liability

  • ABC Exam Information:

  • CAC will be hosting exams on Monday, April 15, 2024. The last day to apply is February 1, 2024.
  • Additional information can be obtained on the ABC website or contact the ABC Registrar for questions.

  • Local Information:

    Walk:
  • Macy's (7 mins)
  • The Broad Museum (9 mins)
  • Walt Disney Concert Hall (11 mins)
  • Grand Central Market (10 mins)
  • Drive:
  • Hollywood Walk of Fame (13 mins)
  • Melrose Avenue (15 mins)
  • Urban Light at LACMA (18 mins)
  • Santa Monica Pier (21 mins)
  • Griffith Observatory (21 mins)

  • Transportation Information:

    The Biltmore Los Angeles Hotel does not currently offer airport transfer or shuttle bus service.


    Thank you to our CAC 2024 Sponsors!





    Red Carpet - Banquet Sponsor





    Angel's Flight - Wine & Cheese Sponsor
























    Hollywood Walk of Fame





    DNA Workshop Break Sponsor





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    Additional Sponsors