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The Ramapo Investigative Genetic Genealogy Conference (RIGG)

Contact

IGG Center

Ramapo College

505 Ramapo Valley Road
Mahwah, New Jersey 07430

e: igg@ramapo.edu

Attendees at RIGG 2023 with Honorary Doctorate Recipient CeCe Moore.

RIGG 2025

RIGG Registration for 2025 is now open! Click here to register.

Pricing and Registration

RIGG Admission + Private Room – $545 (+34.44 fee collected by stripe)

RIGG Admission (conference only) – $400 (+25.63 fee collected by Stripe)

**Absolutely no refunds after April 30, 2025**

 

 

Logistics and FAQ


Lodging

For those who wish to stay off campus, a block of rooms will be available during RIGG at a special conference rate. We will update this page with the hotel registration link as soon as it is available.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Mahwah

FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES MAHWAH $92 ($̶1̶0̶9̶) - Prices & Hotel Reviews - NJ

Address: 225 Ramapo Valley Road Mahwah, New Jersey 07430

Phone: 1 201-529-4000

Hotel features:

Business center
Fitness center
Free breakfast
High-speed internet
Parking
Pool
Restaurant on-site

Fairfield Inn and Suites Mahwah is located 1 mile from the Ramapo College of New Jersey Campus.

 

Dining

Trustees Pavilion

Breakfast and lunch are available daily at the Trustees Pavilion. Breakfast is available from 7:30am on 6/29 and 6/30. Lunch is available at 12 noon on 6/29.

Opening Reception Dinner

A catered meal and full bar service will be provided at the opening reception on 6/28.

Keynote Reception Dinner

A catered meal and beer and wine will be provided at the Keynote Reception on 6/29.


FAQ

Q: Who should go to RIGG?

RIGG is for anyone with an interest in Investigative Genetic Genealogy. Our primary audience is IGG practitioners, but our attendees also include law enforcement professionals, forensic scientists, attorneys, hobby genealogists and more.

Q: What airport should I fly into ahead of RIGG?

Ramapo College of New Jersey is in the greater NYC metropolitan area and is located near several regional airports including Newark (EWR), Kennedy Airport (JFK), LaGuardia Airport (LGA), White Plains (HPN), and Stewart Airport (SWF).

Q: How should I get to campus?

The Whova app, which will open 90 days prior to RIGG, contains message boards with various subjects including a rideshare message board. Public transportation options are available, but we recommend finding a rideshare with another RIGG attendee for ease of transportation!

Q: What should I bring with me to campus?

If you are staying on the Ramapo campus, remember that it’s college living – not a hotel! Your bed linens will be provided, but the rooms contain no toiletries. We also recommend bringing a packable towel as the towels provided with your linen are fairly small.

Q: Will a virtual option be offered for RIGG 2024?

At this time, there are no plans to offer a virtual attendance option for RIGG 2024.

Q: Will concurrent sessions be recorded for attendees?

With a few exceptions, presentations will be recorded at RIGG 2024. The sessions that will not be recorded will be indicated in the program distributed in person at RIGG.