CONFERENCE PROGRAM AND COMPANY DIRECTORY
View the Conference Program and Company Directory to plan your time at TAC. Printed versions of both resources will be provided in every attendee tote bag onsite.
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
This year, 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:
- Wednesday, Dec. 10 - 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Thursday, Dec. 11 - 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Friday, Dec. 12 - 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
The following sessions on Thursday, Dec. 11 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 AAA and AATA winners will be announced here.
FOOD TRUCKS
Food trucks will be parked outside the West Lobby during the following times:
- Wednesday, Dec. 11 - 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Thursday, Dec. 12 - 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Food trucks accept cash and credit cards.
STARBUCKS
The SCUCC Starbucks only accepts credit cards (no cash) and is open during the following times:
- Wednesday, Dec. 10 - 6:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Thursday, Dec. 11 - 6:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Friday, Dec. 12 - 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS (CEUs)
Below is the final listing for the sessions that were approved for CEU hours:
- Wednesday, Dec. 10
- Soil & Irrigation Management
- CCA 1 Hour Soil & Water Management
- CDFA-Irrigation and Nitrogen Management 1 Hour Irrigation Management
- Economics of Almond Production
- CCA 1 hour Professional Development
- Thursday, Dec. 11
- Honey Bees & Pollination
- CCA 1 Hour Integrated Pest Management
- Production Research Updates
- CCA 1 Hour Crop Management
- Self-Compatible Varieties
- CCA 1 Hour Crop Management Management
- Friday, Dec. 12
- Rodent Control in the Face of Changing Regulations
- DPR .5 Hours Laws and Regs and 1.0 Hour Other
- 1.5 Hours Integrated Pest Management
- Staying Ahead of Almond Pest & Disease Threats
- DPR 1.5 Hours Other
- CCA 1.5 Hours Integrated Pest Management
SHERATON GRAND SACRAMENTO HOTEL
Due to ongoing renovations, please note the Sheraton lobby, bar, and restaurant have been temporarily relocated. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause during your stay.
PARKING INFORMATION
City Parking
- Lot D – 110 spaces (12th & I Street)
- Lot X – 181 spaces (2nd & N Street)
- Lot Y – 32 spaces (2nd & O Street)
- State Capitol - 15th Street, between L and N Streets, on the west side
- This area has a 3-hour maximum parking time limit. For State Capitol security no overnight parking is allowed and parking regulations are strictly enforced.
- Front Street Parking – Front Street, south of O Street and Riverfront Promenade
- Lot 293 - 401 I St Sacramento, CA 95814
- Based on a First come first serve basis.
- Bus parking is free.
- 321 spaces (West portion near Railroad Museum)
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