Registration coming soon!
Registration for the 2026 AAFS Annual Scientific Conference will open on Thursday, September 18. If you plan to register and don't yet have an AAFS account, create one now to streamline the process later.
Registration Pricing AAFS 2026 |
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Registration Type | Early Registration | Regular Registration | Late Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
Member CategoriesIncludes Trainee Affiliate, | $575 | $650 | $725 |
Student Affiliates | $250 | $325 | $400 |
Retired Fellows | $0 | ||
Spouse/Guest | $450 | $525 | $600 |
Non-Members | $825 | $900 | $975 |
Non-Member Students | $450 | $525 | $580 |
Affiliate Groups | $575 | $650 | $725 |
Single-Day Pass | $250 | $275 | $325 |
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 Wine & Cheese 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% processing fee.
**A valid purchase order from the issuing agency/organization is required and needs to be provided.
Refund Policy:
Conference Registration Fees:
Fees paid for conference registration may be refunded with a cancelled registration on the following schedule:
- Through November 14: 75% of registration fee
- November 15–January 14: 50% of registration fee
- After January 14: No refunds issued
| Early Registration | Through November, 14 |
|---|---|
| Regular Registration | November, 15–January, 14 |
| Late Registration | After January, 14 |
Workshop Fees | |
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Half-Day Workshop | $165 |
Full-Day Workshop | $300 |
Workshop Registration Fee(only need to pay if not registered for full conference) | $40 |
Fees paid for special sessions (workshops, luncheon sessions, special sessions) are refundable in full until January 14, 2026. After this date, no refunds will be made for these sessions.
Receptions and Meal Functions:
Fees paid for receptions or non-education meals are refundable in full until January 14, 2026. After this date, no refunds will be made for these sessions.
Donations:
Donations made during registration are non-refundable.
Applicant Rate Policy:
Active applicants for AAFS membership are allowed to register at the discounted member rate, provided their application is fully completed and all application requirements are met (such as all reference letters submitted). If your application is not completed by October 1, your registration will automatically be changed to a non-member rate.
No-Show Policy:
No refunds are given for failure to attend any portion of the conference for which a fee was paid.
To request a refund and/or cancellation of your registration:
All requests for refunds/cancellations must be submitted via email to meetings@aafs.org. Refunds will be issued via the same method as the original payment.