Forensic Focus

DFRWS USA 2026
2026-07-27 00:00 - 2026-07-31 23:59 (Europe/London)
The DFRWS USA conference will be held the week of July 27th – 31th, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia in-cooperation with George Mason University.

Forensics Europe Expo 2026
2026-07-01 00:00 - 2026-07-02 23:59 | Olympia London, Hammersmith Rd, London, W14 8UX, United Kingdom
Forensics Europe Expo (FEE) returns to Olympia London on 1–2 July 2026, bringing together the forensic science and investigative community for two days focused on operational practice, scientific advancement and collaboration across scene, laboratory and digital forensic disciplines.

Programme:

The 2026 conference programme has been structured to reflect how investigations unfold in practice, from the scene through to the laboratory and digital analysis.

Scene of Crime – focusing on recovery techniques, evidential integrity, contamination control and operational best practice for crime scene practitioners.

Laboratory Analysis – exploring scientific developments, validation standards and innovations across forensic disciplines including DNA, toxicology, trace evidence and analytical techniques.

Digital Forensics – addressing the rapidly evolving landscape of digital evidence, cyber investigations, AI-generated content and new approaches to analysing and presenting digital material in court.

Review the programme >>>

Exhibition:

Alongside the conference, the exhibition floor will feature leading providers of forensic equipment, laboratory technology, digital investigation tools and specialist services.

Attendees will have the opportunity to explore new technologies, view live demonstrations and engage directly with suppliers, helping forensic professionals evaluate solutions before investment decisions are made.

Networking

Forensics Europe Expo provides a unique opportunity for professionals across policing, laboratories, academia and investigative organisations to share knowledge, exchange experience and strengthen collaboration across disciplines.

The event also attracts an increasingly international audience, bringing together expertise from across Europe and beyond.

Co-location

FEE 2026 will be co-located with The Blue Light Show, providing attendees with access to a wider public safety and emergency response ecosystem, including professionals from policing, fire, ambulance and national security.

Free to attend

Those involved in crime scene examination, laboratory science, digital forensics, policing and investigative support are encouraged to attend and take advantage of the learning, networking and technology evaluation opportunities the event offers.

Review the programme and secure a FREE visitor pass:

www.forensicseuropeexpo.com

World Police Summit
2026-06-23 00:00 - 2026-06-25 23:59 | Dubai World Trade Centre, Sheik Zayed Road Convention Gate, Dubai, 9292, United Arab Emirates
The World Police Summit, hosted by Dubai Police, is set to return to the Dubai World Trade Centre. In 2025, the summit witnessed close to 53,000 in footfall, from over 110 countries, this global platform unites law enforcement professionals, policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators to redefine the standards of modern policing.

With more than 300 globally renowned speakers, 922+ Global Leaders and 85+ Chiefs of Police and over 170 leading exhibitors in safety and security, the Summit is the ultimate hub for driving innovation and transforming the global law enforcement ecosystem.

The premier platform where innovation meets real-world policing. Groundbreaking technologies, emerging trends, and collaborative strategies unite to address the evolving challenges in public safety and security through collaboration and innovation. Thematic Theaters offer a front-row seat to visionary insights from world-renowned experts, redefining what’s possible in the field and the Summit Awards shine a spotlight on excellence in policing and public safety.

ADF Certified Operator Training
2026-06-16 00:00 - 2026-06-17 23:59, 2026-04-21 08:00 - 2026-04-22 17:00, 2026-02-10 08:00 - 2026-02-11 17:00
The all-new ADF Certified Operator training has been redesigned from the ground up to cover the basics. By the end, you’ll be confident in connecting devices, accessing data on those devices, and identifying actionable intelligence or evidence in support of your case.

Why Attend?

Confidently Acquire Actionable Intelligence

Learn how to use the ADF software to quickly extract conclusive evidence from digital devices.

For Every Investigator

Our training sessions are designed to provide both technical and non-technical investigators with practical hands-on experience.

Expert Guidance

Learn from industry leaders with over combined 40+ years of experience in the digital forensic field.

Practical Knowledge

Participate in interactive sessions that focus on real-world applications, use cases, and challenges specific to your organisation.

Spaces are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot soon. We look forward to welcoming you to our training facility in Cheltenham!

Techno Security & Digital Forensics Conference East
2026-06-02 00:00 - 2026-06-04 23:59 | Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States
The 27th edition of the flagship Techno Security & Digital Forensics Conference will take place June 2—4, at the Myrtle Beach Sheraton & Convention Center in Myrtle Beach, SC. Join us for a unique education experience focused on the most active, urgent, and evolving areas of digital investigations impacting both the public and private sectors. The program is designed to address today’s challenges while preparing professionals for the future of DFIR. Educational sessions cover topics within the following primary tracks from which CPE credits can be earned: Digital Forensics, Incident Response, Financial Cyber Crimes, ICAC & Human Exploitation, AI and Emerging Tech in DFIR and eDiscovery, Compliance & Legal Technology.

Amped Connect
2026-06-01 00:00 - 23:59 | Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States
The event’s second edition is going to take place in Myrtle Beach, S.C., on June 1, 2026, the day before the Techno Security and Digital Forensics Conference 2026. So, fly in a day early and make the most of your trip! This is a full-day event dedicated to you and your self-improvement. Meet other Amped users from the United States and the Amped team and let us know your challenges.

Magnet User Summit 2026
2026-04-20 00:00 - 23:59 | JW Marriott Nashville, 201 8th Ave S, Nashville, Tennessee, 37203, United States
Kickstart your knowledge with the latest in Magnet Forensics innovations and industry trends—all from the top minds in the DFIR field.

Find out what’s new in digital investigations—especially when it comes to rapid changes coming to AI, cybersecurity, mobile forensics, cloud storage, automation and so much more.

See for yourself why Magnet User Summit comes back bigger every year! In addition to hands-on learning opportunities, presentations from guest speakers & partners, and pre-conference training, there’ll be engaging networking opportunities—including Magnet’s legendary Customer Appreciation Event—and many other activities to make the most of your time at #MUS2026.

Webinar: Mastering Triage: Intro to ADF Pro
2026-03-25 15:00 - 15:45
Join Rich Frawley, a Digital Forensic Specialist and seasoned law enforcement veteran, for an engaging demo webinar where we will explore the powerful capabilities of the ADF Pro digital forensics tool, designed for investigators and lab examiners.

Key topic covered:

Gather Actionable Evidence On-Scene: Support a variety of devices including smartphones, computers and connected devices in your investigative work. When dealing with iOS, macOS, chromeOS and other platforms, ADF Pro facilitates advanced logical acquisition and rapid triage capabilities for targeted evidence collection.

Process Cases Faster: Minimize the number of devices sent to the forensic lab by utilizing onsite rapid triage techniques. In the lab, ADF can quickly and efficiently process full file system acquisitions, which allows for the exclusion of devices that do not hold concrete evidence.

Increase Investigation Efficiency: With robust features like auto-scroll screenshots and intelligent classification of images and videos, ADF Pro allows for quick preview and analysis of large volumes of data in minutes. This technique significantly reduces the time needed for a full file system acquisition, enabling investigators to make decisions more rapidly.

Operate ADF Pro with Minimal Training: Enable law enforcement analysts, forensic examiners and investigators to effortlessly utilize the user-friendly features and workflows of ADF Pro, even in remote environments. The easy-to-use interface allows both seasoned professionals and newcomers to start adopting the tool without extensive training.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how ADF Pro can elevate your investigative work and keep you at the top of your game. Save your spot today and unlock the potential of digital forensics with ADF!

DFRWS EU 2026
2026-03-24 00:00 - 2026-03-27 23:59 | Linköping, Sweden
The Digital Forensics Research Conference Europe (DFRWS EU 2026) will be held Tuesday, March 24 through Friday, March 27 (2026), as a hybrid event in Linköping, Sweden. The event is organized in cooperation with Linköping University (LiU) and Digital Forensics Sweden. LiU is renowned for innovative, world leading research and technical education, fostering collaboration across various disciplines. The university will host both the DFRWS Workshop Day — featuring a series of technical hands-on workshops specializing in Digital Forensics — and the main DFRWS Conference sessions across its campuses in Linköping and Norrköping. The Digital Forensics Rodeo will be held at the Flygvapenmuseum, the Swedish Air Force Museum

This will also be the second year of the Digital Forensic Doctoral Symposium (DFDS), due to its success in 2025. Furthermore, the Women in Forensic Computing Workshop (WinFC) is co-locating with DFRWS and will be held on Monday, March 23. Please note that a separate WinFC registration is required.

Exterro INFORM 2026
2026-03-17 00:00 - 23:59 | Online
Ready to dive into a full day of high-energy, expert-led sessions designed just for digital forensics professionals? Here’s what you can expect:

A Full Day of Continuous, Region-Specific Programming:Get exclusive insights and strategies in 50-minute deep dives with leaders who understand your biggest challenges. Each session brings real-world solutions and skills you can apply immediately.

Global Forensics Leaders & Community Icons:From notable clients to leading industry voices, our presenters aren’t just speakers—they’re trailblazers and innovators who’ll show you the latest in forensic investigation techniques and predictions that will shape the year ahead.

Connect with Forensics Pros Around the World:At Exterro INFORM, you’re part of an exclusive, global community. Gain new ideas, share insights, and forge connections with peers and experts—all from the comfort of your own workspace.

ADF Weekly Computer Training Sessions
2026-02-26 17:00 - 18:30
Join ADF experts for weekly introductory training sessions designed to help users get up and running quickly and gain the knowledge they need to get the most out of ADF’s computer forensic software.

ADF Weekly Mobile Training Sessions
2026-02-25 17:00 - 18:30
Join ADF experts for weekly introductory training sessions designed to help users get up and running quickly and make the most of ADF’s mobile forensic software.

Webinar: Satisfying The Landeck Ruling With Advanced Search Profiles In ADF Pro
2026-02-18 13:00 - 13:45
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As proportionality and necessity become key factors in obtaining evidence from mobile devices, we look at how investigators are increasingly required to be laser focussed on relevant data and avoid collateral intrusion.

We look at the recent Landeck ruling from the European Court, which is having a significant impact on digital investigations across the EU, as well as the broader issues of collateral intrusion and how to increase confidence amongst witnesses and victims who may be required to submit devices as part of the investigation.

Join us for an engaging webinar where attendees will learn:

A proactive approach to triaging and collecting only pertinent information using ADF Pro

How to minimise collateral intrusion whilst still building a strong case

The implications of the recent European Court (Landeck) ruling for their investigative work

Digital Forensics Workshop / ITASEC26
2026-02-09 00:00 - 23:59 | Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Piazza d’Armi, Cagliari, Italy
This workshop provides a forum for digital forensic consultants (CTU/CTP), industry, law enforcement, judiciary, and academia to discuss current challenges and future directions in Digital Forensics. Unlike existing events with a mainly academic focus, it emphasizes practical issues and solutions relevant to real investigations. The program will explore limitations of current forensic tools and methodologies in areas such as mobile forensics, memory and computer acquisition, IoT, and open-source tools. Emerging challenges will also be addressed, including the forensic analysis of AI-generated content (e.g., deepfakes) and the application of AI techniques to support investigations. Both technical and legal perspectives will be considered to ensure solutions are effective and admissible in court. The workshop will include introductory talks, thematic discussions moderated among professionals, and paper presentations. Submissions are encouraged on novel methodologies, guidelines, and protocols for the forensic analysis of mobile, IoT, and AI-related data.

FOSDEM 2026
2026-01-31 00:00 - 2026-02-01 23:59 | Université libre de Bruxelles, Av. Franklin Roosevelt 50, 1050, Bruxelles, Belgium
FOSDEM 2026 will take place at the Université libre de Bruxelles, Belgium, on Saturday, January 31st and Sunday, February 1st, 2026. If you’re building, breaking, or bending open source forensic tools—or just doing weird and wonderful things in the world of digital forensics—we want to hear from you.

Whether you’re hacking on memory parsers, wrangling cloud artifacts, reverse‑engineering obscure formats, or just have a good war story from the trenches, this is the place to share it. Funny titles encouraged, demos welcome, and yes—if you’ve ever dropped chain of custody or Locard’s exchange principle into casual conversation, you’ll feel right at home

16th EAI International Conference on Digital Forensics & Cyber Crime
2025-11-17 00:00 - 2025-11-19 23:59 | Miami, Florida, United States
ICDF2C conference focuses on emerging topics like AI and machine learning in digital forensics, adversary engagement, and threat intelligence. It also covers traditional topics such as digital investigations, cybersecurity, incident response, and risk management, fostering collaboration among academics, practitioners, and vendors.

2025 Digital Forensics Summit
2025-11-12 00:00 - 23:59
The 2025 Digital Forensics Summit will look at:

The vision for Digital Forensics in the context of Police Reform

Who is leading on a national strategy for improving digital forensics capabilities?

How will NCoP integrate with other organisations working on digital capability in law enforcement?

Implementation of the vision

How can we ensure a consistent delivery model? Will there be central mandation or ‘strong guidance’?

How do we meet the challenge of differing digital maturity levels across forces?

Is the vision sustainable given the costs of digital forensic licenses and capabilities as well as the reliance on commercial industry tech solutions?

The changing landscape of technological advancement and the impact of AI – opportunities and challenges

How are concerns around legality and privacy being addressed?

How do policing tackle the increasing complexity of digital investigations and what is the regulators role in supporting this?

How will NCoP work alongside the FSR in its support of the legislation framework for digital forensics?

How does policing keep ahead of new technologies which can very rapidly render police capabilities obsolete? What is the approach to R&D in this area which straddles policing and other security services?

Digital Forensics Challenge 2025 (DFC 2025)
2025-11-11 00:00 - 23:59
Hosted by the Korean Institute of Information Security and Cryptology(KIISC), the Digital Forensics Challenge 2025 (DFC 2025) aims to expand our knowledge of digital forensics and to contribute to this field. Now in its eighteenth year, it plays a significant role in developing new technologies and training forensic experts such as researchers and graduate students in the field of information security.

The challenge consists of two main categories: the Digital Forensics Challenge and the Tech contest. Participants can take part in one or both competitions.

In the Digital Forensics Challenge, an answer sheet for each problem should be submitted in a detailed write-up. Participants are free to solve and submit answers to a total of 20 problems, which will be released all at once, anytime before the submission deadline.

In the Tech Contest, participants are allowed to freely suggest new forensic analysis methods. In this project, you are more than welcome to offer us all kinds of fresh, new techniques that haven’t been published before. The goal is to identify new opportunities to help investigators discover clues in solving real cases. All submissions must include a detailed response that explains the type of information stored and how it can be reproduced.

DFRWS APAC 2025
2025-11-10 00:00 - 2025-11-12 23:59
The DFRWS APAC conference will be held in Seoul, South Korea 10-12 November, 2025 in-cooperation with Korea Digital Forensics Week. Peruse the full program of Keynote Speakers, Workshops, Papers and Presentations here: https://dfrws.org/apac-2025-program/

Techno Security & Digital Forensics Conference
2025-10-27 00:00 - 2025-10-29 23:59 | Town and Country Resort, 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, California, United States
For over 26 years, Techno Security & Digital Forensics Conference has been the most important gathering of private sector and government attendees dedicated to the digital forensics and computer security industries. But Techno is more than a conference. It’s where the community comes together to learn, network and share.

As our West Coast event continues to grow, we look forward to collaborating with leading agencies and companies from North America and around the world. We are proud and honored to be part of this special community and look forward to seeing you in San Diego, CA.

2025 Annual Symposium on eCrime
2025-10-23 14:00 - 22:00
The fourth year of the 2025 Annual Symposium on eCrime is co-hosted by Rob Fried, Dr. Henry Lee and his team at the Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science on the campus of University of New Haven!The event welcomes world class experts to deliver keynote presentations on emerging trends in digital forensics, including Artifical Intelligence [AI], Dark Web, Electronic Storage Device [ESD] K9s!

Digital Justice & Policing 2025
2025-10-23 00:00 - 23:59 | University of Strathclyde, 17 Richmond St, Glasgow, G1 1XQ
Bringing together key players from frontline justice services in Scotland, including the police, courts, the legal community, victim support agencies and prisons.

Digital Justice & Policing 2025 looks at how technology and innovation is reshaping those services, with the aim of improving efficiencies as a whole, but also helping ordinary citizens who interact with ‘the system’.

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS FOR 2025:

Chief Constable Jo Farrell, Police Scotland

Andrew Hendry, Chief Digital & Information Officer, Police Scotland

Keith Dargie, Head of Business Services and Chief Information Digital Officer, Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal Service

Nigel Ironside, Head of Digital Services, Scottish Prison Service

Calum Dundas, Deputy Data Officer, Police Scotland

Prof. Elizabeth Aston, Director, Scottish Institute for Policing Research

Cheryl Glen, Corporate Services Manager, Scottish Biometrics Commissioner

Kate Wallace, Chief Executive, Victim Support Scotland

The event this year will cover some of the major recent developments in justice and policing including a new national digital evidence service, body-worn video, and a new victims and witnesses gateway.

From The Source (FTSCon)
2025-10-20 00:00 - 23:59 | Convene, 1201 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, Virginia, United States
On Monday, October 20, 2025, The Volatility Foundation will once again host From The Source (FTSCon) – a one-day summit offering a unique opportunity to connect in-person with an international cadre of pioneering researchers and practitioners who work on the most advanced digital investigations. And this year, there are two follow-on training course offerings!

SANS DFIR Europe Prague 2025
2025-09-28 00:00 - 2025-10-04 23:59 | Vienna House By Wyndham Andels Prague & Virtual (CET), Stroupežnického 21, 150 00 Praha, Czech Republic
At SANS, our mission remains steady. We continue to deliver relevant cyber security knowledge and skills, empowering students to protect people and their assets. Register for SANS DFIR Europe Summit & Training 2025 (28 September – 4 October) and continue to build practical cyber security skills you can implement immediately. Choose your course and register now.

SANS DFIR Europe Prague 2025

In-Person Summit & Training

Take your training at the training venue with professional support

Practical cyber security training taught by real-world practitioners

Hands-on labs in a virtual environment

Courses include electronic and printed books

Most courses align with GIAC certifications

Please note, courses are available In-Person in Prague during this event. Please see course details below for availability. For In-Person courses, seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Register now to secure your spot.

Amped User Days 2025: Advancing Forensic Expertise In A Changing Digital World
2025-09-09 00:00 - 2025-09-12 23:59 | Online
Amped User Days 2025 is back this September! Join a global community of forensic professionals for three days of live, hands-on learning. This virtual event goes beyond software demos. It’s about helping you from pixel to evidence as you face challenges every day in the field, including deepfakes, AI-generated CSAM, and maintaining evidentiary integrity.

You’ll gain real strategies, expert guidance, and practical techniques you can apply right away. Learn directly from the experts behind the tools you use every day.

Because you’re not just working with video and image evidence – you’re confronting fast-evolving technology, rising legal standards, and an increasing wave of synthetic media. Over these three focused days, you’ll take part in conversations that tackle the challenges of modern casework and equip you with the skills to meet them head-on.

Cyclopes Practitioner Workshop - Digital Media Investigator Wellbeing
2025-06-24 00:00 - 2025-06-25 23:59
The workshop will be held on 24-25 June 2025 in Munich, Germany.Interested to participate? Contact: contact@cyclopes-project.euMore information coming up soon.

Data Capture Wizard: Acquisition & Storage Media – CPD Short Course
2025-06-23 00:00 - 2025-06-27 23:59 | University of Southampton, University Rd, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, United Kingdom
Think acquisition is simple? Think again. TPMs are gatekeeping encryption, IoT devices are breeding like cyber-rabbits, and even your fridge is now a potential crime scene. Welcome to 2025, where digital forensic acquisition is a battlefield, and you need the right tools, skills, and sheer cunning to collect evidence effectively.

This five-day course is your hands-on, practitioner-led guide to mastering the modern acquisition landscape. Every topic includes purpose-built, interactive practical exercises, using appropriate low level tools (yes, including SDRs and chip-off methods, because sometimes you have to get that hands-on).

What’s on the menu?

– The Generalised Acquisition Framework – ensuring scientific rigor (already successfully used in cases worldwide!)– Verification & Advanced verification – because just acquiring isn’t enough anymore– Memory acquisition – RAM, volatile storage, and those sneaky artifacts– Servers, networks, and cloud – because the evidence isn’t always on a single device– Web & social media – OSINT meets forensic extraction– Mobile phones & portable devices – everything from burner phones to encrypted nightmares– Unusual devices – smartwatches, medical devices, even games consoles– CCTV – cracking DVR systems & video forensics– IoT – Washing machines, fridges, toasters, and rogue vacuum cleaners included– Data in transit – capturing the evidence before it disappears– Wireless acquisition – untangling the chaos of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and more– Low-level hardware acquisition – chip-off, JTAG, ISP, and beyond– Vehicles – because cars are computers now– Equipment interference – when you need to get extra creative– ISO and FSR compliance strategies

Where’s the fun happening?

– Work in our custom electronics lab (170+ seats)– Get hands-on in a large-scale technical teaching lab (170+ seats)– Experiment in an anechoic chamber – because sometimes you need a Faraday cage for science

Taught by practitioners who are also academics, this isn’t just theory, it’s real-world, trial-by-fire, hands-dirty low level learning.

Cost: £3,700 per studentBursaries available (but limited!)

If you want to stop acquisition from being the nightmare that keeps you up at night, this course is for you!

To Book or Ask Questions:

Contact the Sherfox Team (ECS @ UoS) on ecs.digital.forensics@soton.ac.uk

Forensics Europe Expo
2025-06-18 00:00 - 2025-06-19 23:59 | Olympia London, Hammersmith Rd, London, W14 8UX, United Kingdom
For over a decade, Forensics Europe Expo has been the most important gathering of European law enforcement & private sector specialists dedicated to all aspects of forensic investigation. Whether your interests are in the field of Crime Scene Investigation, Digital Forensics, Forensic Analytics or Forensic Laboratory Equipment, FEE is where you’ll find more than just a conference; it’s where the entire forensic investigation community comes together to learn, network and ultimately procure products to help solve crime and make our environment a safer place.

Join your industry peers at FEE in London to see the latest products and services covering the four key pillars of forensic investigation:

► Digital forensics► Laboratory equipment & solutions► Scene of crime► Forensic analytics
