Forensic DNA Events

National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Legislative Summit

Date July 27 - July 29, 2026
Location NCSL
Chicago, IL

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 and advocacy. Includes advocate booths for various DNA policy initiatives: Rapid DNA, Database Expansion, Cold Hit Outcomes, FGG, and Lawfully Owed DNA.