
AAFS 2026
Back to Basics: The Fundamentals of Forensic Science
February 9-14, 2026 — New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
AAFS TV
President Joanna Collins Previews AAFS 2026
AAFS Incoming President Joanna Collins sits down with AAFS TV to break down the AAFS 2026 Annual Conference theme, Back to Basics: The Fundamentals of Forensic Science.
Early Registration | September, 18–November, 14 |
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Regular Registration | November, 15–January, 14 |
Late Registration | After January, 14 |
Conference Dates | February, 9 - 14 |
AAFS 2026: Back to Basics
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