Registration coming soon! 

Registration for the 2027 AAFS Annual Scientific Conference will open on Tuesday, September 22. If you plan on registering, go ahead and create an AAFS account now to streamline the process later.

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Registration Pricing AAFS 2027

Registration Type

Early Registration
(Through Nov. 14)

Regular Registration
(Nov. 15 - Jan. 14)

Late Registration
(After Jan 14)

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 scientific sessions, posters, Case Breaks, keynote session, plenary session, interdisciplinary session, 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 RegistrationThrough November 14
Regular RegNovember 15 – January 14
Late RegistrationAfter January 14

Workshop and Special Session Fees

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, 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.

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