Global Forensic Science Symposium

We are excited to host the 2025 Global Forensic Science Symposium in person at FIU’s beautiful Modesto Maidique Campus (MMC). During the first two days, June 3-4, the keynotes and plenary sessions will be presented in MARC 290 and broadcast to our virtual audience via Zoom.

All section presentations will be presented virtually on June 6-7, offering a unique hybrid option, which we are excited to offer to the forensic science community worldwide.

GFJC and its sponsors are covering the on-campus parking for the 2025 Global Forensic Science Symposium. If you join us in person on June 3-4, 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.

FIU is conveniently located just 11 miles from Miami International Airport. If a hotel room block is secured, we will provide the booking details here.

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. Parking on campus June 3-4 is included in your registration.

If you need justification to provide to your agency to attend the 2025 Global Forensic Science
Symposium, we’ve created a template you can personalize.

Benefits of Attendance:

The Global Forensic and Justice Center is proud to host the 2025 Global Forensic Science Symposium, which will include both in-person and virtual sessions. The four-day Symposium will cover several aspects of forensic science and the criminal justice system.

The 2025 Global Forensic Science Symposium will bring together law enforcement agencies, industry, and academia to share knowledge and provide training for laboratory professionals.

The year’s Symposium will be held June 3-6, 2025. The first two days of the event (June 4-5) will host in-person keynote and plenary speakers at the FIU campus in Miami, FL; these sessions will also be live-streamed. The last two days (June 6-7) will be all virtual section presentations.

With the virtual component, you will have access to the live sessions via Zoom and the ability to view sessions on-demand after the event has ended. In-person attendees can attend a networking and poster reception on the first night. All virtual and in-person attendees will receive a certificate of attendance at the Symposium's conclusion.

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

Our event platform will allow you 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 and at the Tuesday welcome reception.

Justification Letter:

To help explain the value of the 2025 Global Forensic Science Symposium to your agency or management, we've provided a business justification letter template below. It provides an overview of the key Symposium benefits and other important details that will demonstrate how in-person attendance will benefit you and your organization. Note: You should customize the wording in red to reflect your specific request.

Subject line: Request to attend the GFJC 2025 Global Forensic Science Symposium

Dear [Decision Maker Name],

I am requesting approval to attend the GFJC 2025 Global Forensic Science Symposium, which will take place June 3-6, 2025. 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. Registration is free, but the event does not cover travel.

The 2025 Global Forensic Science Symposium brings together law enforcement agencies, industry, and academia to share knowledge and training for laboratory professionals. The free registration 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 globally.
• 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 during the event; a networking reception with light hors d'oeuvres will be held the first afternoon]
• TOTAL COST: $XXX

Thank you for your consideration.

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