Registration is now open for the 2024 Global Forensic Science Symposium, hosted by the Global Forensic and Justice Center at FIU. In-person or all-virtual tickets are $50, and will include six months of on-demand access to recorded presentations. Please email forensics@fiu.edu for group registrations.

This event brings together law enforcement agencies, industry, and academia to share knowledge and training for laboratory professionals.

Keynotes and plenaries will be presented in-person at FIU’s campus June 4-5, and livestreamed via Zoom. ALL section presentations will be presented virtually via Zoom June 6-7, allowing for more people to present and share their science around the world.

This year’s theme is “Think Globally, Act Locally” to highlight how researchers and scientists address universal issues in their own research and working laboratories. We encourage you to consider the theme, but it is not required for consideration.

Agenda

All times ET

Tuesday, June 4

9:00 am-4:00 pm Keynotes and plenaries, in-person and virtual

4:00 pm-6:00 pm Networking reception and poster session

Wednesday, June 5

9:00 am-4:00 pm Keynotes and plenaries, in-person and virtual

Thursday, June 6

9:00 am-4:00 pm Session presentations, all virtual

Friday, June 7

9:00 am-4:00 pm Session presentations, all virtual

Attendance

  • Benefits of Attendance

    The Global Forensic and Justice Center is proud to host the 2024 Global Forensic Science Symposium, presenting both in-person and virtual sessions. The four days will cover several aspects of forensic science and the criminal justice system.

    The 2024 Global Forensic Science Symposium brings together law enforcement agencies, industry, and academia to share knowledge and training for laboratory professionals.

    The year’s Symposium will be held June 4-7, 2024. The first two days of the event (June 4-5) will host in-person keynote and plenary speakers at the FIU campus in Miami, Fla; these sessions will also be livestreamed. The last two days (June 6-7) will be all virtual session presentations.

    With the virtual component, you will have access to the live sessions via Zoom, as well as the ability to view sessions on-demand after the event has ended. In-person attendees will have access to a networking and poster reception the first night. A certificate of attendance will be provided at the conclusion of the Symposium for both virtual and in-person attendees.

    Attendees at the in-person sessions will also have access to all virtual presentations to help accommodate a busy and demanding schedule.

    Our event platform will allow you access to browse virtual sponsor and exhibitor booths and connect with other attendees. In addition to virtual access, attending in-person will also provide you with the invaluable opportunity to interact with other industry professionals and subject matter experts, throughout the sessions offered, as well as at the Tuesday welcome reception.

  • Sample Justification Letter

    To help explain the value of the 2024 Global Forensic Science Symposium to your agency or management, we’ve provided a business justification letter template below. It’s an overview of the key Symposium benefits and other important details that will demonstrate how attendance will be beneficial for you and your organization.

    Note: Anything in red is intended to be customized by you to reflect your specific request.

    Subject line: Request to attend the GFJC 2024 Global Forensic Science Symposium

    Dear [Decision Maker Name],

    I am requesting approval to attend the GFJC 2024 Global Forensic Science Symposium, which will take place June 4-7, 2024. The first two days of the event (June 4-5) will host in-person keynote and plenary speakers at the FIU campus in Miami, Fla; these sessions will also be livestreamed. The last two days (June 6-7) will be all virtual session presentations. The cost to attend is only $50.

    The 2024 Global Forensic Science Symposium brings together law enforcement agencies, industry, and academia to share knowledge and training for laboratory professionals. The virtual component will provide me with access to all virtual sessions and on-demand, browse sponsors' virtual booths, and connect with other attendees. In addition to virtual access, attending in-person will also provide me with the invaluable opportunity to interact with other industry professionals and subject matter experts. This in turn will be a knowledge benefit to our entire organization.

    Benefits of attendance include:

    • Access to all virtual sessions, including on-demand viewing access after the conclusion of the event, and the ability to interact via sponsor/exhibitor booths and connect with other attendees.
    • Overview of best practices and research happening in forensic science on a global scale.
    • Certificate of attendance issued to all attendees, both virtual and in-person.
    • Opportunities to understand the latest trends and topics from professionals and subject matter experts.

    A networking reception that will allow me to raise our agency profile and develop relationships with experts, vendors, and peers (in-person only).

    Costs

    The approximate investment for my attendance is as follows (complete the information as appropriate):

    Travel costs: $XXX
    Accommodations: $XXX
    Meals (X days at $XXX): $XXX [NOTE: only coffee and water are provided]

    [Insert your registration type] (for X days): $XXX

    TOTAL COST: $XXX

    Thank you for your consideration.

    [Add standard sign off]

  • Travel

    We are excited to have you join us in-person June 4-5. Please note, all travel, including hotel stay, airfare, and car rentals, are the responsibility of the attendee. GFJC does not provide travel stipends. Parking on campus June 4-5 is included in your registration. 

    If you need a hotel during your stay, limited rooms are available at two nearby hotels. It is not required to stay at these hotels. The rate is available through Saturday, April 20, or until the courtesy room blocks are filled.

  • Venue & Parking

    We are excited to bring the 2024 Global Forensic Science Symposium in-person at FIU’s beautiful Modesto Maidique Campus (MMC). During the first two days, June 4-5, the keynotes and plenary sessions will be presented at the College of Law auditorium and broadcast to our virtual audience via Zoom.

    All section presentations will be virtually presented June 6-7. We are excited to bring this hybrid option to the forensic science community across the world.

    GFJC and its sponsors are covering the on-campus parking for the 2024 Global Forensic Science Symposium. If you are joining us in-person June 4-5, we have reserved spots in Parking Lot 9. Click image to open larger view in a new tab.

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Abstract Submissions are now 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.

Your support, at any level, will not only help us cover the symposium's operational costs but will also provide you with substantial exposure to our audience of forensic science experts and enthusiasts. In-person AND virtual booths are available for support more than $2,500. For more details on all sponsorship options, see the links in the banner below.

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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.

2023 Event Stats

  • 486

    Registrations

  • 50

    Presentations

  • 23

    Countries Represented