AAFS 2027

WHAT'S INCLUDED: 

• Access to scientific sessions, posters, Case Breaks, keynote session, plenary session, interdisciplinary session, Last Word Society, AAFS Annual Business Meeting, and more! 
• Access to the AAFS Exhibit Hall and the Exhibitor Showcase Stage 
• Welcome Reception (Tuesday) and Forensics After Hours Reception (Thursday) 
• AAFS Employment Forum (Tuesday) and University Fair (Thursday) 
• AAFS Members: Section business meeting and reception 
• Certificate of attendance for all participants 
• Networking opportunities with fellow forensic professionals and thought leaders 

ACCEPTED PAYMENT METHODS: 

• Credit Card* (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover) 
• Purchase Order** 
• Mail-in Check/Money Order 
• ACH/Wire 

*All credit card payments will be subject to a 3.0% processing fee. 
**A valid purchase order from the issuing agency/organization is required at the time of registration. The purchase order is not considered payment. Payment (check, credit card, or wire transfer) must be received within 30 days of registration.

Frequently Asked Registration Questions

• What is a guest registration? And are they able to come to everything? 

  • "Accompanying spouse" or guest registration is only available to AAFS members (AAFS Member, Retired Member, Fellow, Retired Fellow) paying the full meeting registration fee. This reduced fee is intended for spouses, family members, or other traveling companions who are not members of the forensic science or legal community and may not be used for colleagues, students, or interns. Any guest registrations may be subject to review for validation. Guests on registration will not be able to access any scientific sessions or events that require an additional fee, such as workshops, luncheons, and any pre- or pos- conference events. 

• Can I double up on day passes? 

  • You can only purchase one day pass. If you would like to attend multiple days, you will need to opt for the full registration pass. 

• Does my family member/friend need to pay registration if they only want to see my presentation? 

  • Everyone in attendance will need to be registered for the conference in order to attend any of our scientific sessions. 

• Are Forensic Exchange-only passes available? 

  • We do not offer Forensic Exchange-only passes. If you would like to visit the Forensic Exchange, you will either need to be registered for the complete conference or a day pass. 

• Is there a virtual option? 

  • Our AAFS Annual Scientific Conference is fully in person. Post-conference, we will have recorded content from the conference available for purchase on AAFS Connect. 

• Are meals included with registration costs? 

  • Meals are not included in the overall registration fee. 

• What are the major events happening each day of the conference? 

  • Monday and Tuesday – Workshops, Affiliate Meetings, and the Welcome Reception Tuesday night 
  • Wednesday – Keynote/Plenary Session, AAFS Section Scientific Business Meetings and Annual Business Meetings, Poster Sessions 
  • Thursday and Friday – Scientific Sessions, Poster Sessions, Special Sessions, Forensic After Hours Reception Thursday night 
  • Saturday (if needed) –Scientific Sessions 

• I submitted an AAFS Membership Application, but I am not seeing the correct rate when attempting to register. 

  • If you are not seeing the correct rate when attempting to register but have submitted an application for membership, please reach out to our Membership Coordinator, Cheryl Hunter at chunter@aafs.org. 

• I just created an AAFS account and now I can't register. 

  • This is an error that happens when an account has been newly created in our membership system. After 24 hours, you should be able to register. If you still are having issues after 24 hours or need to register as soon as possible, please reach out to meetings@aafs.org.