Sheraton Fairplex Suites & Conference Center
601 W McKinley Ave
Pomona, CA 91768 

Nestled in the Pomona Valley with views of the stunning San Gabriel Mountains, the Sheraton Pomona Fairplex offers a scenic and central hub for CAPACon attendees. Just a short drive from iconic Southern California destinations, guests can explore Disneyland, Griffith Observatory, Dodger Stadium, Universal Studios, and the new Intuit Dome near SoFi Stadium. Whether you're here for the conference or extending your stay, you'll be perfectly positioned to enjoy the beauty Los Angeles has to offer.

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CAPA Room Block Discount: $209/per night, compared to the standard rate of $239/per night

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Early Bird Pricing will be available from April 29, 2025 through August 1st, 2025.

Event Refund Policy (Effective May 2024)

While CAPA membership dues remain non-refundable, we understand that last-minute changes happen, especially with event registrations. If you request a refund during the specified refund request period, please be aware that a credit card administrative fee of 2.9% plus $0.30 per transaction will be deducted from your refund amount to cover the processing fees incurred by our payment gateway provider. Last day to request a refund will be September 24, 2025.

Injecting Safety into Beauty: Neuromodulators in Aesthetic Medicine Workshop (2.0 CME)

Thursday, October 9th, 2025 – 1:30PM- 3:00PM

CAPA Member - $270.00

Non-Member - $535.00

The art of Aesthetic Medicine is relatively new compared to all other areas of medicine. These treatments are not part of the curriculum of any PA program. With growing numbers of PA’s entering the area of Aesthetic Medicine, it is imperative to have courses and hands on training available to provide the utmost safety in patient care. This course will educate PA’s on safety and technique involving neuromodulator injections, leading to a safer and appropriate outcome for patients.

Learning Objectives:

1. The 6 FDA approved neuromodulators currently approved in the United States and where they are utilized on the face
2. The physiological function of a neuromodulator and its role in wrinkle reduction
3. Injection anatomy, injection safety and proper placement for optimal results

Knot Your Average Workshop (3.0 CME)

Friday, October 10th, 2025 - 8:30AM – 11:30AM

CAPA Member - $270.00

Non-Member - $535.00

Knot Your Average Workshop is designed to empower participants to enhance their suturing skills and build greater confidence in wound closure techniques. Through hands-on practice and expert guidance, attendees will refine their technique and leave better equipped to deliver high-quality care to their patients.

Learning Objectives:

1. To achieve hemostatis and optimal cosmetic results without increasing risk of infection
2. To determine primary closure or secondary closure
3. To understand when to use different ties and techniques

Wave of the Future: Ultrasound for Everyday Practice (3.0 CME)

Friday, October 10th, 2025 – 1:30PM – 4:30PM

CAPA Member - $270.00

Non-Member - $535.00

Ultrasound is rapidly becoming an essential tool across medical settings, yet many clinicians lack the training to use it confidently. This workshop is designed to close that gap by providing foundational skills and hands-on practice for incorporating ultrasound into everyday clinical decision-making. Whether you're just getting started or looking to refine your approach, you’ll gain practical experience that empowers you to elevate patient care through real-time imaging and faster diagnoses.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the Ultrasound and its functions
2. Identify what normal structures appear like for a given patient
3. Successfully identify the given structure at each station

Pain Points: Mastering Musculoskeletal Injections Workshop (3.0 CME)

Saturday, October 11th, 2025 – 8:30AM – 11:30AM

CAPA Member - $270.00

Non-Member - $535.00

PA’s in many specialties including primary care need to understand the importance of joint injections and aspirations. In addition to understanding the risks and benefits of these injections and aspirations, it is just as important to understand how to properly administer these procedures.

Learning Objectives:

1. Review the acute inflammatory phase
2. Understand the risks and complications of injections
3. Describe the role of anesthetic agents and corticosteroid
4. Proper procedure documentation and “discharge” instructions

If you register for both the Johnson & Johnson MedTech Injections Workshop and the Pain Points: Mastering Musculoskeletal Injections Workshop, you will receive (1) free drink ticket for the Welcome Reception.

Joint Effort: MSK Ultrasound Made Easy Workshop (3.0 CME)

Saturday, October 11th, 2025 – 1:00PM – 4:00PM

CAPA Member - $270.00

Non-Member - $535.00

Musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound is a powerful yet underused diagnostic tool in clinical practice. This workshop bridges the education gap by introducing the core skills and knowledge needed to confidently perform and interpret MSK ultrasounds. Whether you're new to ultrasound or looking to enhance your technique, you'll gain practical, hands-on experience to support more accurate diagnoses and improved patient care.

Learning Objectives:

1. To understand the ultrasound and its functions
2. Identify what normal structures appear like for a given patient
3. Successfully identify MSK structures at each station

Exact Sciences Presents: Detect and Help Prevent CRC with the Cologuard Plus™ Tests

**Snacks are Included**

Thursday, October 9th, 2025 – 10:30AM- 12:00PM

Register Here

This presentation is complimentary for all.

If you are currently registered for CAPACon, you’ll also receive one (1) free drink ticket for the Welcome Reception when you attend this session.

PER Presents: Putting the Patient First in Acute Pain Management: The PA’s Guide to Incorporating Cutting-Edge Science into their Treatment Strategies

Thursday, October 9th, 2025 – 12:00AM- 1:30PM

**Lunch is Included**

Register Here

This presentation is complimentary for all.

If you are currently registered for CAPACon, you’ll also receive one (1) free drink ticket for the Welcome Reception when you attend this session.

Johnson & Johnson MedTech Presents: Mastering Intra-Articular Injections of the Knee

Thursday, October 9th, 2025 – 3:00PM- 5:00PM

Register Here

This presentation is complimentary for all.

If you are currently registered for CAPACon, you’ll also receive one (1) free drink ticket for the Welcome Reception when you attend this session.

Plus! You can earn a second free drink ticket by attending the Johnson & Johnson MedTech Workshop and signing up for the Pain Points: Mastering Musculoskeletal Injections Workshop.

Link to Register: HERE

Whether you're sharpening your clinical skills or tackling the business side of medicine, CAPACon’s General Medicine and Professional Practice tracks are designed to empower you with the tools you need to thrive in today’s evolving healthcare landscape. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, grow, and stay at the top of your game. Register now and be part of something extraordinary at CAPACon!

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Professional Practice & General Medicine Tracks:

• The Benefit of Benefits - Understanding Total Compensation Packages
• Retirement Planning - The Time is Now
• Demystifying Credentialing and Privileging: A Practical Guide for California PAs
• From Policy to Practice: Implementing TB Screening Under AB2132
• California "Physician Associate" Title - What? Why? How?
• Neuromodulators in Aesthetic Medicine
• The Differential Diagnosis and Treatment of Itch
• The Role of Insulin in Dermatology
• Punt or Play: Partnering with Emergency Departments in Your Urgent Care Practice
• Mood Matters: Navigating Childhood and Adolescent Depression
• GLP Therapy: Panacea or Hype?

Techniques Workshops:

• Exact Sciences
• Johnson & Johnson MedTech
• Neuromodulators in Aesthetic Medicine
• Knot Your Average Workshop
• Mastering Musculoskeletal Injections
• Wave of the Future: Ultrasound for Everyday Practice
• Joint Effort: MSK Ultrasound Made Easy

Please note: Speakers, workshops, and lectures are subject to change without notice.

Interested in Volunteering at CAPACon?

We’re always looking for enthusiastic Pre-PA and PA students to join us as volunteers at CAPACon! Volunteering is a great way to gain experience, connect with professionals, and be part of an exciting event.

We have several volunteer opportunities available throughout the conference. If you’re interested, please complete the form linked below to be considered.

Click Here to Complete the Form!

Once your form is submitted, a CAPA team member will reach out to you with more details.

Fearplex Presents LIGHTS OUT 

In Darkness, the possibilities are endless… dead endless. 

Welcome to Fearplex, where the dead become the undead and monsters roam freely! Here, darkness reigns, and the nightmares you feared at bedtime come to life with heart-pounding intensity. Open your eyes…or don’t. It doesn’t matter – the terror of the night will penetrate your mind like the bloody pick of a madman. You’ve reached a destination of incomparable horror – welcome to Fearplex Presents LIGHTS OUT! 

• • Meander Through Mazes 

• • Interactive Frights 

• • Plus more – Scare Zones, Vendors and Food 

Schedule: October 3 - 25, 2025 from 6:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. 

Location: Fairplex Grounds 

Fairplex Presents Oktoberfest 

Dust off your lederhosen and dirndls because it’s that time of year. Oktoberfest returns to Fairplex with all the bier and brez’n to make this the perfect fest! Fairplex Presents Oktoberfest is in its 10th year celebrating Bavarian music, authentic German food and Der Ententanz (the Chicken Dance). With the addition of games and prizes, tribute bands and a live DJ, Oktoberfest is a month-long celebration that  brings a drop of Germany to Los Angeles County. It’s a night of good grub, dancing and cold beers. 

**No outside cups, containers or beer steins allowed** 

Fridays & Saturdays, October 3-25, 2025, 6-11 P.M. 

Schedule: October 3 - 25, 2025 from 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. 

Location: Expo Hall 10 & Plaza de las Americas 

21+ ONLY | Rain or Shine 

RailGiants Train Museum

RailGiants Train Museum at the Los Angeles County Fairgrounds in Pomona, California is a historical journey back to the glory days of the American Railroad. Our Museum houses some of the country’s most well-preserved locomotives, which includes several sole survivors of their respective classes. Our RailGiants collection contains two of the four surviving 3-Cylinder steam locomotives; SP #5021 and UP #9000. The largest diesel locomotive, a Union Pacific “Centennial,” is also here. In addition to our locomotives, we have various pieces of Rolling Stock (freight and passenger cars), our historic Arcadia Depot, Library Archives, and Gift Shop. 

We are open free to the public during the second weekend of each month. Ample parking is available. 

Schedule: October 11 - 12, 2025 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

Location: Gate 17 

Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show, Oct. 2025

The Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show is held seven times per year.  At each event, you will find hundreds of vendors in over 2,000 vendor spaces selling tons of hard to find car parts and accessories at low swap meet prices. Thousands of original and restored classic vehicles will be on display and for sale in six specialized Car Corral sections: Pre 1995 Classics (any year Camaro, Challenger, Mustang), any year Corvettes and any year Porsches, Pre 1959 Street Rods, Pre 1995 Volkswagens and Pre 1995 Imports. Since 1975, millions of automotive enthusiasts have come to Pomona from across the nation and around the world to find car parts, accessories, automobilia, customs and classics.  Make plans to participate in our next event! Come to buy, come to sell, come to look! 

General admission is $15, cash only. Children 12 and under are admitted FREE.  

Schedule: October 12, 2025 from 5 a.m. - 2 p.m. 

Location: Gate 17

Fairplex Garden Railroad

The Fairplex Garden Railroad is open to the public on the second Sunday of each month from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (weather permitting). This is a great opportunity to see the features of the railroad at your own pace. Docents will be available to answer questions. 

Details about run days: 

• • Held the 2nd Sunday of each month
  • Admission to the Garden Railroad is always free.
  • Visitors may be able to park for free in Lot 1 off McKinley Avenue, but refer to the note below regarding special events and shows.
  • Please check our website for details

 PLEASE NOTE: If an event or show requires, Fairplex reserves the right to direct visitors to parking and/or admission booths where parking and/or admission fees will be charged. 

Schedule: October 12, 2025 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

Location: Fairplex Garden Railroad 

Cal Poly Pomona Pumpkin Fest

Cal Poly Pomona's Huntley College of Agriculture started the Pumpkin Festival more than 30 years ago. What began as a humble patch by the side of the road where visitors could cut their own pumpkins off the vine has grown into a month-long series of events and activities in October. The festival has become hugely popular, drawing thousands of visitors to pick pumpkins from a patch near the Farm Store. As many as 120,000 visitors have come during October, making it one of the largest events in the entire California State University system.

Included with General Admission:

• Pumpkin Hill
• Kids Patch
• Country Fair Area
• Live Music
• Farm Demonstrations
• Festival Food Vendors
• The Marketplace Craft Vendors
• Corn Mazes
• Sunflower Maze
• Cow Train
• Petting Farm
• Hay Wagon Ride
• Pumpkin Land

*NOTE: Does not include pumpkins or Petting Farm feed. Some attractions may not be available at all times for maintenance or other considerations. Some attractions close at dusk for safety reasons. 

Schedule: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, Oct. 4 through Oct. 26, 2025

**Paid admission is required to attend Pumpkin Fest**

Location: Cal Poly Pomona Kellogg Ranch

Follow the signs for parking. Enter AGRIscapes at Temple Avenue and South Campus Drive. Overflow parking will be across Temple Avenue from the pumpkin patch

CAPA Pre-PA Pathways: PA School Meet & Greet

This is an exclusive opportunity to explore PA programs and connect with the right one for you! This exhibit area will be open from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm on Saturday, October 11, 2025.

Registration is now open! 

For more information, please email capa@capanet.org.

Sheraton Fairplex Suites & Conference Center
Saturday, October 11, 2025 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

On Saturday, October 11th, CAPA will host its annual Student Challenge Bowl which brings together California PA programs in a medical trivia competition to compete for the prestigious title.

As in previous years, each PA school will assign a Team Captain and two other Team Members to represent their schools. Teams will face off against each other, two at a time in bracket format, culminating in a final winner. 

Conference attendees, friends, and family are all welcome and encouraged to show their support for the students and the PA schools as they compete on Saturday evening!

Student Challenge Bowl Sponsored by: 

Join us at CAPACon 2025, the premier gathering of PAs in California, where healthcare professionals, leaders, and innovators come together for education, networking, and community.

Interested in showcasing your brand, product, or service at CAPACon? We’d love to connect! CAPACon offers a range of opportunities to connect and engage with PAs, PA students, and leaders in healthcare.

If you'd like more information on how you can partner with CAPA, please contact Teresa Chien at teresa@capanet.org.

Branded Lunch Presentation Sponsored by

Conference Sponsors: 

Exhibitors

AMOpportunities
Ardelyx
Bavarian Nordic
Beacon Pointe
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals
Boiron
Cipher Pharmaceuticals
Dairy Council
Derm Café
Dynavax Technologies
Earth Compounding Pharmacy
Exact Sciences
HPSO
Irrisept
Johnson & Johnson MedTech
Kaiser Permanente
Merck
Mom's Meals
Planned Parenthood Mar Monte
Touro University California and Nevada PA Programs
UCLA Health Systems
University of the Pacific PA Program
Vituity
Western University of Health Sciences - Alumni & Family Engagement

Experience the Innovation, Passion & Impact of California’s PAs at the CAPACon Poster Session!

Step into a dynamic showcase of cutting-edge work in clinical practice, education, industry, and advocacy—all led by the inspiring minds of California’s PA community. The CAPACon Poster Session is your chance to explore new ideas, spark conversations, and celebrate the powerful role PAs play in shaping the future of healthcare.

Download the CAPACon 2025 Posters E-Program Here

This activity has been reviewed by the AAPA Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 39 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. Approval is valid from 10/09/2025 to 12/31/2025. AAPA reference number: CME-2013949.