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AAFS 2027

Around the World and Beyond
February 15-20, 2027 — Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel
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AAFS 2027 Events At-A-Glance

This provides a general overview of the daily events taking place during the conference. A detailed calendar of events is coming soon.

Bolded events are open to all attendees.

Sunday, February 14, 2027

8:30 AM - 5:00 PMOff-Site Kennedy Space Tour
1:00 PM - 5:00 PMAAFS Registration Open

Monday, February 15, 2027

6:45 AM - 5:00 PMAAFS Registration Open
8:00 AM - 5:00 PMWorkshops
1:00 PM - 5:00 PMOff-Site Crime Lab Tour (Pre-Registration Required)
6:00 PM - 7:00 PMConsortium of Forensic Science Organizations (CFSO) Legislative Update Annual Report

Tuesday, February 16, 2027

6:45 AM - 4:30 PMAAFS Speaker Ready Room
6:45 AM - 6:00 PMAAFS Registration Open
8:00 AM - 5:00 PMWorkshops
8:00 AM - 4:30 PMSpecial Session #1: Young Forensic Scientists Forum
8:30 AM - 12:00 PMSpecial Session #2 : Vicarious Trauma Session
8:30 AM - 12:45 PMFEPAC: Accreditation of Forensic Science Academic Programs Through the AAFS
9:00 AM - 2:00 PMAAFS Student Academy
11:30 AM - 12:15 PMFirst Time Attendee Orientation and Networking Meetup (Open to all first time conference attendees)
1:00 PM - 6:00 PMSpecial Session #3: Interdisciplinary Symposium
1:00 PM - 5:00 PMOff-Site Mosquito Control Tour: (Pre-Registration Required)
6:00 PM - 8:00 PMAAFS Welcome Reception
6:00 PM - 8:00 PMEmployment Forum
8:00 PM - 10:00 PMCommunity Connections Forum & Reception

Wednesday, February 17, 2027 - 12:00 AM

6:45 AM - 4:30 PMAAFS Speaker Ready Room
6:45 AM - 5:00 PMAAFS Registration Open
9:00 AM - 11:00 AMAAFS Plenary Session
11:30 AM - 1:00 PMPoster Sessions
11:30 AM - 4:00 PMThe Forensic Exchange (exhibit hall)
12:00 PM - 1:30 PMSection Luncheons 
12:00 PM - 1:30 PMSection Business Meetings
3:45 PM - 5:30 PMAAFS ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING
7:30 PM - 9:00 PMToxicology Section Poster Session
8:00 PM - 10:00 PMBring Your Own Slides (BYOS)

Thursday, February 18, 2027 - 12:00 AM

6:45 AM - 4:30 PMAAFS Speaker Ready Room
6:45 AM - 5:00 PMAAFS Registration Open
8:00 AM - 12:00 PMScientific Sessions
9:00 AM - 2:00 PMThe Forensic Exchange (exhibit hall)
11:30 AM - 1:00 PMPoster Sessions 
12:00 PM - 1:30 PMLuncheon #1: No Body, No Problem: 24 Minutes to a Guilty Verdict
12:00 PM - 1:30 PMLuncheon #2: Forensic Expert Testimony Then and Now: Evolving Standards of Reliability 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PMUniversity Fair
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM79th AAFS Forensics After Hours Reception
7:00 PM - 9:00 PMToxicology Open Forum
8:00 PM - 10:00 PMLast Word Society 

Friday, February 19, 2027 - 12:00 AM

6:45 AM - 4:30 PMAAFS Speaker Ready Room
6:45 AM - 4:00 PMAAFS Registration Open
8:00 AM - 12:00 PMScientific Sessions
9:00 AM - 1:00 PMThe Forensic Exchange (exhibit hall)
11:30 AM - 12:00 PMPassport to Prizes in The Forensic Exchange (exhibit hall) 
11:30 AM - 1:00 PMPoster Sessions
12:00 PM - 1:30 PMLuncheon #3: Austin, We Have a Problem: A Case Study of the Austin Serial Bombings 
5:30 PM - 8:00 PMCriminalistics Special Session: Believe It or Not!

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