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The 2025 Global Forensic Science Symposium will take place the first week of June 2025. This unique event, hosted by the Global Forensic and Justice Center at FIU, brings together law enforcement agencies, industry, and academia to share knowledge and training for laboratory professionals.

This year’s theme is “Collaboration in Forensic Science.” Whether across campus or the globe, working together to strengthen forensic science is paramount in moving the disciplines forward. The deadline to submit an abstract for posters and section presentations has been extended until March 7, 2025. 

Thanks to our generous event sponsors, registration is free and will open April 2025.

2025 Call for abstracts is open

Submissions

Abstracts submissions are now open through March 7, 2025. We welcome speakers from around the world to submit posters and section presentations. These virtual sessions will eliminate the financial barrier to sharing your work. All speakers will need to have access to a Zoom account to present. Regardless of where you live, we encourage researchers and practitioners to submit their abstracts. GFJC will not provide travel stipends, and will work with speakers to prepare pre-recorded presentations.

This year’s theme, “Collaboration in Forensic Science,” highlights how researchers and scientists address universal issues in their research and working laboratories. We encourage you to consider the theme, but it is not required for consideration. Please visit go.fiu.edu/symposiumabstract to submit your abstract.

  • Topics

    While all areas of forensic science and criminal justice are welcome, we are particularly interested in presentations on the following topics:

    • Chemical Sciences
    • Biological Sciences
    • Physical Sciences
    • Crime Scene Sciences
    • Operational and Quality Assurance
    • Criminal Justice and the Law
    • Novel Approaches
  • Presentation Styles
    • Section Presentation: 20 minutes
    • Poster
  • Important Deadlines
    • February 28 March 7, 2025: Abstract submission deadline
    • April 4, 2025: Notification sent to speakers
  • Guidelines for Submission
    • Log into the abstract portal at go.fiu.edu/symposiumabstract. If you have attended a previous Symposium or Seminar Series, your email may already be on file. Click “Forgot Password” if you need assistance. Please have the following prepared for any presenter and co-presenter(s):
      • Contact information
      • Personal biography (limit 500 characters)
      • Headshot (required for lead presenter)
      • Abstract title
      • Abstract (limit 500 words)
    • All submitted abstracts must be in English.
    • The content of the abstract is solely the responsibility of the author.
    • The original abstract is reprinted exactly as provided; please proof for errors and misspellings.
    • Acknowledgement receipt for abstract submission will be sent by email to the presenting author.
    • All submitted abstracts must be in English.
    • All reports must be based on work that has already been completed. No studies "in progress" will be accepted.
    • Please clearly indicate the name of the presenting author, who will be considered the contact person for all correspondence connected with this abstract.
    • All submitted abstracts must not exceed 500 words with no use of abbreviations.
    • It is expected that, in keeping with normal publication protocol, the first author (the presenting author) has made the greatest contribution to the work described.
    • All co-authors must have approved the abstract submission.
    • Acknowledgement of receipt of abstracts will be made by email to the presenting author. Therefore, it is essential that a complete email address is provided on the abstract submission form.
  • Submission Process

    All submissions must be uploaded to the FIU Event Platform: go.fiu.edu/symposiumabstract. The submitting author may edit or modify the submissions until the call for abstracts is closed.

    All questions regarding the Annual Global Forensic Science Symposium may be directed to forensics@fiu.edu.

Sponsorships

The Global Forensic Science Symposium is an award-winning event and has become one of the foremost gatherings of forensic science professionals and top researchers worldwide. With a strong commitment to advancing the science and practice of forensic analysis, our symposium, held June 4-7, 2024, has consistently attracted a diverse live audience of nearly 500 attendees.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss a customized sponsorship arrangement that best meets your organization's goals, please do not hesitate to contact us at forensics@fiu.edu.

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Sponsorship Options

Please also see our Full Year Sponsorships.

  • Venue

    We are excited to host the 2025 Global Forensic Science Symposium in person at FIU’s beautiful Modesto Maidique Campus (MMC). Additional details regarding the in-person and virtual components of the Symposium will be available soon.

  • Parking

    GFJC and its sponsors are covering the on-campus parking for the 2025 Global Forensic Science Symposium. If you join us in person, we will provide free parking in one of the adjacent parking garages. Vehicle registration is required, and parking will only be available in unmarked or non-metered spaces.

  • Travel

    FIU is conveniently located just 11 miles from Miami International Airport.

    If you choose to attend the in-person portion of the Symposium, please note that all travel, including hotel stay, airfare, and car rentals, is the responsibility of the attendee. GFJC does not provide travel stipends and is not responsible for securing any travel accommodation for speakers or attendees. 

2024 Event Stats

  • 222

    Registrations

  • 54

    Presentations

  • 21

    Countries Represented