CODE OF CONDUCT
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is committed to providing a safe, productive, and welcoming environment for all participants and staff attending and participating in The Almond Conference. ABC enforces a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, bullying, intimidation, sexual harassment and misconduct. Any such behavior will be addressed promptly and may result in corrective action, including removal from ABC events and programs.
All participants, including but not limited to attendees, speakers, volunteers, exhibitors, staff, service providers, board and committee members and others, are expected to abide by this Code of Conduct.
UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR
ABC reserves the right to take any action deemed necessary and appropriate. Unacceptable behavior during live events includes but is not limited to the following:
- Disruption of presentations at sessions, main ballroom presentations or at other ABC events
- Physical or verbal abuse of any attendee, speaker, volunteer, exhibitor, ABC staff members, service provider, or other conference attendee
PERSONAL SAFETY AND SECURITY
ABC works diligently to provide a safe and secure environment at its meetings and events. This requires both ABC staff and event venue staff to ensure all meeting participants are safe. We ask that all attendees report any questionable or concerning activity to ABC staff so they can take immediate action. No concern is too small.
WEAPONS POLICY
This is a weapon-free event. No guns, knives, or weapons are permitted at The Almond Conference.
METAL DETECTORS
All attendees at The Almond Conference — including exhibitors, sponsors, staff, speakers, and all guests — will be required to pass through metal detectors upon entering the event.
Please remember that this is a weapon-free event and reference our policy for more details.
REGISTRATION
Pre-registered attendees may proceed directly to the Pre-registration kiosks in the West Lobby. Simply scan the QR code received during online registration (found in your confirmation email). If you don’t have the QR code, you can enter your name at the kiosk to retrieve your registration and print your badge. Staff will be available at the kiosks for any assistance you may need.
Attendees who have not pre-registered can register at the Onsite Registration counters in the West Lobby. Please note, registration is free for all attendees.
Registration badges are required to enter the trade show and conference sessions. Onsite registration hours below:
Monday, Dec. 7: 2:00-5:00 p.m. (Exhibitors only)
Tuesday, Dec. 8: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec.9: 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 10: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
The following sessions on Wednesday, Dec. 9 are paid sessions and provide meals. Visit the Onsite Registration kiosk to add any of these meals to your registration, pending ticket availability as the meal sessions do sell out.
Breakfast Session: 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. | $15 – You do NOT need to purchase a breakfast ticket to attend this session. Breakfast will be available for those who purchase breakfast.
Lunch Session: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | $40 – The Almond Achievement Award and Almond Technical Achievement Award winners will be announced here.
