2026 CA2RS Fall Conference (October 05, 2026)

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

2026 CA2RS

Fall Conference

Video Forensics in crash reconstruction

October 5-7, 2026

Join us at the

Newport Beach Resort

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Conference Topics

CAARS 2026 will feature two and a half days of dedicated video analysis training for accident reconstruction. Sessions will cover a wide variety of topics including basic video theory, techniques for proper forensic video recovery, and methodologies for analyzing vehicle position, speed, and acceleration from video.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their laptops as there will be some hands-on exercises.

There will be a mixture of technical sessions and case examples designed to give attendees theoretical and practical knowledge for crash investigations involving video evidence.

Topics include:

Basics of video compression
Frame-level metadata and frame timing
DVR interrogation and video extraction techniques
Video of video
Photogrammetry for static and moving cameras
Calculating position, speed, and acceleration from video

We are excited to announce the four co-presenters with a breadth of technical experience in video analysis. For more information on each of our presenters, follow the link to their respective websites:

Lou Peck of Lightpoint
Ben Molnar of Aperture
Nishan Perera of 30Forensic
Cole Young of MEA Forensic

Location and Lodging Information:

Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Resort

1107 Jamboree Road

Newport Beach, CA 92660

Phone: 949-729-1234

Reservations must be received no later than Friday, September 11, 2026. The discounted room rates are available starting September 30 through October 10, 2026. (Checking out Saturday).

Guest may book by using this link:

CLICK HERE FOR HYATT RESERVATIONS

Or by calling into the hotel at 949-729-1234, our group is G-CARS

Room rates start at $229 (1 King Bed) +$20 per night resort fee.

The following is included for hotel guests:

Self Parking Rate $20/day
Resort Fee $20/day
Lobby and in suite Basic WiFi included.
Unlimited use of the fitness center, pool and Jacuzzi.

The following is included for Conference guests:

Daily Coffee and soft drinks.
Lunch will be provided to attendees on Monday and Tuesday.
Guest lunches will be available at an additional cost of $110/day.

ACTAR Examination hosted by CA2RS:

CA2RS will host the ACTAR Examination on:

Sunday October 4, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach.

Applications and registration is available though ACTAR not CA2RS.

Please go to the ACTAR website for information and deadlines on applying and registering for the exam. https://actar.org/

Application Submission Deadline: Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Exam Registration Deadline: Friday, September 4, 2026

Registration Information and Deadlines:

Early Bird (Through July 30).

$495 Members ---- $595 Non-Members

Regular (August 1 - September 9)

$545 Members ---- $645 Non-Members

Late (September 10 - October 3)

$595 Members ---- $695 Non-Members

At Door (After October 4)

$645 Members ---- $745 Non-Members

Vendors*

See below for Vendor Sponsor Levels

*Vendors will be limited to one table each.

Additional Conference Information:

Refunds, minus a $50.00 processing fee, will be made when cancellation is made 30 days prior to event. Substitutions will gladly be made at any time.

Prior approval is needed if you are paying "Offline" (by check or invoice) please contact Jahna Beard at: Jahna@ca2rs.com. All checks must be received by October 10, 2025 or the “at the door” price will be charged and payment will be due on the first day of the conference, prior to receiving conference materials.

Vendor Sponsor Levels:

Pedestrian Level Sponsor: $500

- Business Name/Logo on our website from the date of sponsorship until 1/1/27

- Recognition at the Conference Opening

- Flier handout in the attendee’s reception packet and included in conference material

Bicycle Level Sponsor: $1000

-Business Name/Logo on our website, with a link to your website, from the date of sponsorship until 1/1/27

- Vendor table w/ power for 1 person (w/ 2 Lunches), Extra person +$300

- Recognition at the Conference Opening

- Flier handout in the attendee’s reception packet and included in conference material

- CA²RS Membership for one year

Motorcycle Level Sponsor: $1500

- Business Name/Logo on our website, with a link to your website, from the date of sponsorship until 1/1/27

- Vendor table w/ power for 1 person (w/ 2 Lunches), Extra person +$300

- Recognition at the Conference Opening

- Conference Registration for one person

- 10 minute "Commercial" during a break (Priority given based on registration date)

- 1/4 page ad in two quarterly newsletters starting with the quarter of sponsorship

- Flier handout in the attendee’s reception packet and included in conference material

- CA²RS Membership for one year

Auto Level Sponsor: $2500

- Business Name/Logo on our website, with a link to your website, from the date of sponsorship until 6/30/27

- Vendor table w/ power for 2 people (w/ 4 lunches)

- Recognition at the Conference Opening

- Conference Registration for one person

- 10 minute "Commercial" during a break (Priority given based on registration date)

- 1/2 page ad in four quarterly newsletters (one year) starting with quarter of sponsorship

- Special recognition “thank you” email sent to the entire membership.

- Flier handout in the attendee’s reception packet and included in conference material

- CA²RS Membership for one year

Advertisement copy & electronic files must be received by CA2RS no later than Monday September 28, 2026, for placement with registration materials or inclusion on the thumb drive. Artwork for logos will also be coordinated with Dan McLain.

Send electronic files via e-mail to Dan McLain at DMclain@ca2rs.com.

Please direct any instructions or questions regarding vendors or advertising and flyers to Dan McLain.

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