Forensic DNA Events
Explore key upcoming 2026 conferences, symposia, and meetings relevant to the forensic DNA community, covering science, policy, law enforcement leadership, and practitioner training.
Scientific Working Group for DNA Analysis Methods (SWGDAM) Regular Meeting
Semi-annual meeting of forensic DNA scientists representing federal, state, and local labs; discusses QAS updates and guidance documents
National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Legislative Summit
Annual meeting of state legislators from throughout the US. Attended by 6,000+ elected state legislators and related staff, with 250+ exhibit hall booths for policy…
Association of Forensic DNA Analysts and Administrators (AFDAA) Annual Summer Meeting
These highly anticipated events bring together a diverse range of individuals, including esteemed speakers who are invited guests, accomplished members, dedicated researchers, visionary leaders, and…
International Homicide Investigators Association (IHIA) 32nd Annual Training Symposium
This symposium is intended for law enforcement personnel, prosecutors, crime analysts, crime scene personnel, and those working directly with law enforcement. If you have any…
International Association for Identification (IAI) 110th Annual Education Conference
Largest annual conference in the world for forensic and crime scene professionals; covers latent prints, crime scene investigation, biometrics, and more
International Society for Forensic Genetics (ISFG) 2026 Confress
International congress of the forensic genetics community.
National District Attorney’s Association (NDAA) 2026 Forensic Evidence Conference
For prosecutors, law enforcement, and allied professionals; covers DNA and familial DNA, genetic genealogy, and forensic technologies
International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Annual Conference and Exposition 2026
600+ vendors; major law enforcement leadership conference
ISHI 2026 – 37th International Symposium on Human Identification
Annual conference for human identification and forensic DNA science
InVita DNA and Forensics Conference
Focus on sample tracking, Rapid DNA, challenges of releasing CODIS hit outcomes, and sexual assault kit (SAK) tracking, as well as collaboration across public health…
Scientific Working Group for DNA Analysis Methods (SWGDAM) Regular Meeting
Semi Annual Meeting
American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) 79th Annual Scientific Conference
Conference information will be available soon
International Association for Identification (IAI) 111th Annual Education Conference
Conference information will be available soon
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About the NCJA Center for Forensic Policy & Practice
The Center serves as a national hub for advancing, assessing, and connecting critical areas of forensic DNA system improvement.