AAFS 2027
Registration for the 2027 AAFS Annual
Scientific Conference is now open!
Create an AAFS Account Registration Information
Registration Type | Early Registration | Regular Registration | Late Registration |
| Member Categories Includes Trainee Affiliate, Professional Affiliate, Associate Member, Member, Fellow, and Retired Member | $595 | $670 | $750 |
| Student Affiliates | $260 | $335 | $415 |
| Retired Fellows | $0 | ||
| Spouse/Guest (RF Guest - 50% disc.) Only AAFS Members and Fellows are eligible for guest registration | $465 | $540 | $615 |
| Non-Members | $850 | $930 | $1,000 |
| Non-Member Students | $465 | $540 | $600 |
| Affiliate Groups (IAI, IAAI, AFTE) | $595 | $670 | $750 |
| Single-Day Pass | $260 | $285 | $385 |
Note: Credit card transactions will be subject to an additional 3% processing fee |
What's Included:
- Access to Oral Sessions, Poster Sessions, Case Breaks, Plenary Session, Special Sessions, Last Word Society, AAFS Annual Business Meeting, and more!
- Access to the AAFS Forensic Exchange and the Forensic Exchange Showcase Stage
- Welcome Reception (Tuesday) and Forensic 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 to be provided.
Refund Policy:
Conference Registration Fees
Fees paid for conference registration may be refunded with a canceled 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 |
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| Regular Reg | November 15 – January 14 |
| Late Registration | After January 14 |
Workshop and Special Session Fees
| Half Day Workshop | $165 |
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| 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, 2027. 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, 2027. 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.
Registration Pricing
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