European Division of the International Association for Identification

The European Division of the IAI is focused on:

Providing training and education to members through seminars, conferences and summer schools;

Actively promoting research in the fields of forensics and biometrics;

Disseminating knowledge and information related to all the disciplines of the forensic sciences and biometrics;

Contributing with other established relevant professional organizations, following decisions of the European Council on forensics matters, the guidelines provided by European Commission Monopoly Status Forensic Organizations (e.g. ENFSI) and European Commission funded programs on forensic research cross fertilization (e.g. COST actions);

Encouraging the highest ethical standards in the collection, preservation, examination and evaluation of evidence;

Actively promoting networking between professionals, researchers, students and technical partners in all forensics and biometrics branches;

Contributing to spread relevant information on new technologies and technical solutions for practitioners and researchers.

Identity Week Europe 2024

IDENTITY WEEK is the world’s largest and most important identity event, returning to Amsterdam in 2024!

ENFHEX

ENFHEX is an Expert Working Group of the European Network of Forensic Science Institutes (ENFSI) and supports the aims and objectives of ENFSI in the area of Forensic Handwriting Examination. The activities of ENFHEX will be directed to:

Exchange of information and expertise
Support on technical issues
Promoting quality assurance, proficiency testing and collaborative exercises
Harmonisation of examination procedures and techniques
Co-operation in research and development activities

Border Security Week Africa

Border Security Week is a regional event aimed at enhancing border security in Africa, using smart border control technologies. Border Security Week is earmarked to serve the three border environments by bringing together C-level executives from air borders, land borders, and the maritime environment. Border Security Week will look at safe and secure border and migration management technologies. The event will address the latest challenges and issues impacting border security in Africa. This annual event brings together a diverse lineup of speakers and panelists who offer in-depth insights, as well as actionable and practical models, methods, and mechanisms that have worked in other countries.

Border Security Week will bring together Border Management Authorities, Immigration Departments, Customs Authorities, Airports Authorities, Seaport Authorities, Border Patrol Police, Army, Bureau of Standards & Anti-Counterfeit Agency, Coast Guard Officers, and relevant stakeholders involved with border control.

Webinar – Can I recover fingerprints from…?

We explore the possibilities and limitations of fingerprint recovery from various surfaces and materials. This webinar will provide valuable insights into the latest techniques, technologies, and challenges faced in fingerprint recovery.

International Association for Identification

Education and Professional Development are core aspects of the IAI mission. To meet this mission the IAI holds an annual educational conference that offers a week of high quality, cutting-edge education and hands on training in the fields of forensic physical evidence and crime scene investigation.

American Society of Questioned Document Examiners

The theme for the meeting is Reflecting On and Improving the Foundational Knowledge of FDE. Our goal is to give our attendees the opportunity to sharpen their foundational knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) provided during their previous basic training and, for our trainees, our special session will focus on the KSAs of spectral examinations.

We have lined up a special day-long workshop provided by several examiners from the FBI QD section on the preservation and examination of charred and liquid soaked documents and we are working on developing it as a hands-on event.

AFSN 2024

The theme for the symposium this year is “Bridging Forensic, Humanitarian and Technological Progress”. The program will include opening ceremony, keynote lectures, Workgroup and Committee (WG/C) scientific sessions and business meetings, Annual General Meeting, and laboratory tour. A productive meeting which will provide an opportunity for forensic practitioners to meet with colleagues from across the region and learn about new approaches and best practices in their forensic fields.

Webinar – Building a Case Against Document Fraudsters

From uncovering forged signatures to detecting altered documents, learn the cutting-edge techniques and technologies used to catch even the most cunning counterfeiters. Whether you're a seasoned investigator or new to the field, this webinar offers invaluable insights to enhance your skills and bolster your efforts in combating document fraud.

Ohio IAI

The Ohio Identification Officers Association strives to be a professional association for those engaged in investigation, forensic identification and scientific examination of physical evidence.

PSE Brussels

ADS is proud to be working alongside the Department of Business and Trade (DBT) and the British Embassy to host the third instalment of the Public Security Exhibition (PSE) in Brussels, following on from previous successful editions in recent years.

This PSE will be focussed on showcasing cutting-edge UK security capabilities to help meet current security challenges in Belgium. This event will be an excellent opportunity to network and build relationships in-country, as well as capitalise on the international setting of Brussels through G2G, EU and NATO engagements in the security and resilience sector.