Workshops

The organisers of EAFS 2025 are delighted to announce that registration for the following workshops will open on 21st February. These workshops offer a unique opportunity for participants to engage with leading experts, explore innovative practices, and enhance their knowledge in key areas of forensic science. Designed to provide hands-on experience and in-depth discussions, each session aims to foster collaboration and professional development within the forensic community.

Registration is available as part of the online conference registration form and places are assigned on a first come basis. Delegates who have already registered for the conference will be emailed instructions on how they can add a workshop to their current booking.

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Registration Information

Monday 26th May – Half-Day Workshops – 09:00 – 12:45

Conference Track: Scenes of Crime: Trace Evidence and Interpretation

Presenters/facilitators: I. Kuiper1, L. Dawson2, A. Hellmann3
Affiliations: 1Netherlands Forensic Institute, The Hague, Netherlands, 2The James Hutton Institute, Aberdeen, United Kingdom, 3Federal Criminal Police Office/Bundeskriminalamt, Wiesbaden, Germany
Date: Monday 26th May 2025                  Time: 09:00 – 12:45
Cost: €35 including lunch box and coffee break
Target audience: Academic researcher/lecturer, Commercial forensic provider, Forensic practitioner/caseworker, Student/postgraduate, Other
Requirements: N/A
Maximum participants: 30 
Description: Within the ENFSI Animal Plant & Soil Trace (APST) working group, a very broad range of (forensic) disciplines come together, because they share some general basic principles: they deal with trace evidence of a biological nature which can be investigated by morphological traits, chemical and geological composition and/or the DNA. The investigative question can be where did the sample come from? Or what is the probability of the trace sample originating from the crime scene? In addition, the use of botanical traces will also be discussed in helping answer these types of question. Practitioners working with these traces require knowledge of a range of disciplines, including taxonomy, inter- and intra-species variation, population structure, distribution, reproduction strategies, and effects of sample biological deterioration. We will provide case relevant examples of soil and botanical comparison in criminal casework, wildlife forensics, microbiome-analyses to illustrate how established and new technologies, and types of databases, coupled with expert knowledge can be used to obtain potentially high evidential power in forensic casework.

Conference Track: Scenes of Crime: Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology

Presenters/facilitators: Z. Obertova1, D. Brits2, A.Petaros3
Affiliations: 1The University of Western Australia, Centre for Forensic Anthropology, Perth, Australia, 2University of Witwatersrand, Faculty of Health Sciences, Johannesburg, South Africa, 3Division of Forensic Medicine in Linköping, National Board of Forensic Medicine, Linköping, Sweden
Date: Monday 26th May 2025                  Time: 09:00 – 12:45
Cost: €35 including lunch box and coffee break
Target audience: Academic researcher/lecturer, Forensic practitioner/caseworker, Service agent, Student/postgraduate, Commercial forensic provider, Other
Requirements: N/A
Maximum participants: 40 
Description: This practical workshop, organized by the Forensic Anthropology Society of Europe (FASE), aims to equip participants with practical skills and theoretical knowledge in the search and identification of human bones at crime scenes. Police and crime scene investigators are typically the first responders when skeletal finds are reported, while forensic anthropologists commonly only interact with the crime scene remotely and are subsequently responsible for the analysis of the remains. Knowledge exchange and efficient communication between crime scene investigators and forensic anthropologists regarding the human remains is key for a competent scene management and comprehensive recovery operation.

Participants will engage in a series of interactive sessions that cover the methods and techniques used in locating and recognizing human skeletal remains. Emphasis will be placed on differentiating human remains from animal bones, identifying key anatomical features of human bones, assessing taphonomic changes, utilizing appropriate documentation techniques, and understanding the legal implications of a thorough bone recovery in forensic contexts.

By the conclusion of the workshop, participants will have gained essential skills that will enhance their proficiency in the identification and recovery of human remains from crime scenes. This workshop will not only serve as an educational platform but also foster collaboration and networking among forensic professionals across Europe and beyond.

Conference Track: Case Studies: Multidisciplinary cases

Presenters/facilitators: J. de Koeijer1, B. Aarts2, K. Herlaar3
Affiliations: 1Netherlands Forensic Institute, Special services and expertise, The Hague, Netherlands, 2Netherlands Forensic Institute, Biological traces, The Hague, Netherlands, 3Netherlands Forensic Institute, Chemical and physical traces, The Hague, Netherlands
Date: Monday 26th May 2025                  Time: 09:00 – 12:45
Cost: €35 including lunch box and coffee break
Target audience: Forensic practitioner/caseworker
Requirements: N/A
Maximum participants: 15 
Description: A gruesome murder of an elderly man by two ruthless perpetrators. Two suspects, each with their own story, trying to pin the violent acts on each other. Who is telling the truth? What do the traces reveal? The Public Prosecution Service approaches the Netherlands Forensic Institute (NFI) and requests an interdisciplinary forensic investigation (IFI). A comprehensive forensic investigation follows, providing evidence for the potential involvement of the suspects in the crime and also distinguishing their respective roles in the assault. The results are summarized in an IFI report, offering a combined evidential value in light of the current scenarios.

In this workshop, we will guide you through the process of:

Consulting and coordinating with judiciary to determine the framework of circumstances;Managing and filtering contextual information for various forensic disciplines;Analysing the case resulting in a forensic advice report;Coordinating different activity level evaluations considering various scenarios;Using graphical models to visualize and analyse forensic evidence;Combining all results into one interdisciplinary report.

Conference Track: Digital Evidence: Artificial Intelligence

Presenters/facilitators: R. Guerra,1, Ó. Ibáñez2,3, E. Bermejo4
Affiliations: 1University of Granada, Legal Medicine, Toxicology and Physical Anthropology, Granada, Spain, 2University of A Coruna, Computer Science and Information Technologies, A Coruña, Spain, 3University of A Coruña, Computer Science and Information Technologies, A Coruña, Spain, 4Panacea Coop Research, Ponferrada, Spain
Date: Monday 26th May 2025                  Time: 09:00 – 12:45
Cost: €35 including lunch box and coffee break
Target audience: Academic researcher/lecturer, Forensic practitioner/caseworker, Student/postgraduate, Other
Requirements: Participants should bring their own laptop and a mouse.
Maximum participants: 30 
Description: Human identification remains a critical challenge for forensic experts worldwide. In the field of Forensic Anthropology and Odontology (FAO), combining various approaches and techniques is essential to overcome the complexities of identifying unknown individuals, particularly in skeletonized remains. This workshop focuses on the integration of different lines of evidence, including both antemortem and postmortem data, to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of human identification.

Participants will be introduced to human identification software, and powerful tools to streamline the process of managing and analyzing evidence from multiple sources. This workshop provides practical training on how to effectively facilitate the comparison of data from forensic disciplines such as anthropology, odontology, and other medico-legal sciences.

Key topics include:

Best practices for handling and comparing antemortem and postmortem data

Techniques for integrating evidence from multiple forensic experts

Hands-on exercises to practice data input, analysis, and case management

By the end of the workshop, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how to integrate complementary forensic methodologies to improve human identification outcomes.

Conference Track: Marks, Impressions and Biometric Traces: Document, Handwriting and Signature

Presenters/facilitators: T. Dziedzic1, J. Morris2
Affiliations: 1Institute of Forensic Research, Forensic Handwriting and Questioned Documents Examination, Krakow, Poland, 2Scottish Police Authority, Forensic Services (SPAFS), Chemistry and Documents, Gartcosh, United Kingdom
Date: Monday 26th May 2025                  Time: 09:00 – 12:45
Cost: €35 including lunch box and coffee break
Target audience: Academic researcher/lecturer, Commercial forensic provider, Forensic practitioner/caseworker, Industry, Student/postgraduate, Other
Requirements: In order to fully benefit from the workshop, it is recommended that each participant is equipped with a laptop with Microsoft Excel installed (no prior Excel skills are required).
Maximum participants: 30 
Description: One of the modern modes of authorising electronic documents (e.g. in pdf format) is the use of digitally captured signatures (further as DCS; aka dynamic or online signatures). Composed of a series of data points recorded while sampling the writing movement, which are encrypted together with the document data, a DCS combines advantages of a biometric and a cryptographic signature. Due to their rapidly growing popularity in business and public administration, DCSs have already became objects of litigation and DCS-related cases have been mandated to forensic laboratories. As determining the authorship of a DCS requires – to some extent – a different examination procedure than conventional (pen-and-paper) handwriting, ENFHEX (Handwriting Working Group of ENFSI) has created a Best Practice Manual for this type of evidence and is currently training its member experts on the relevant method.

The workshop will introduce participants to this newly developed method and guide them through a practical phase where they will have the opportunity to apply the acquired knowledge by examining simple mock DCS cases. It addresses the widespread demand for training in the examination DCS.

Conference Track: Scenes of Crime: Capturing the Crime Scene

Presenters/facilitators: R. Irmler1, J. Joswig2
Affiliations: 1Federal Criminal Police Office, Forensics, Wiesbaden, Germany, 2Berlin Police, LKA KTI FEQM, Berlin, Germany
Date: Monday 26th May 2025                  Time: 09:00 – 12:45
Cost: €35 including lunch box and coffee break
Target audience: Forensic practitioner/caseworker
Requirements: N/A
Maximum participants: 30 
Description: Documenting all relevant information at a crime scene is often time-consuming and demands significant effort from police officers and forensic personnel to comprehensively capture evidence and traces. In many police authorities these tasks are still handled manually – such as writing notes, sketching crime scenes, maintaining lists of collected evidence and entering all information into police databases. That can lead to errors, duplicated data, and overall inefficiency.

The aim was to develop a solution that enables the digital documentation directly on site in a collaborative and holistic manner. INSITU is a software system consisting of a smartphone app, a web application and a central backend for data synchronisation. The project is a joint initiative by the Berlin Police and the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA). INSITU will enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and collaboration during crime scene documentation by reducing time-consuming processes, preventing data duplication, and improving overall communication.

The development of the INSITU app is based on a human-centred design approach, involving all 20 German police authorities to ensure the app addresses the specific needs of police officers.

INSITU has the potential to harmonize and standardize the quality of crime scene documentation beyond Germany together with other countries, which in turn can lead to a better exchange of information in law enforcement.

At the EAFS 2025 we offer a hands-on workshop by using the INSITU app in a small crime scene scenario. Participants have the opportunity to jointly document evidences and traces, getting to know INSITUs features and automation processes.

Conference Track: Legal and Ethical Aspects: Presentation of Evidence

Presenters/facilitators: M. Taylor1, T. Hicks2, J. Kennedy3, N. Osborne4
Affiliations: 1National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Gaithersburg, United States, 2University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland, 3Kansas City Police Crime Laboratory, Kansas City, United States, 4National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST, Contractor), Auckland, New Zealand
Date: Monday 26th May 2025                  Time: 09:00 – 12:45
Cost: €35 including lunch box and coffee break
Target audience: Forensic practitioner/caseworker, Other
Requirements: N/A
Maximum participants: 60 
Description: This workshop will present the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)/National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Expert Working Group (EWG) Series on Human Factors in Forensic Science. The first report, published in 2012, examined human factors in latent print comparison. This report was followed by the handwriting examination report (2020), and the DNA interpretation report (2024). These reports apply a systems approach to understanding human factors as they relate to each forensic science discipline and contain recommendations that are designed to improve practice and reduce the likelihood and consequence of error and bias in forensic science.

This workshop will draw from a wide range of human factors research that can be broadly applied across multiple forensic disciplines. By “looking back to look forward,” we will show how common recommendations for reporting and communicating forensic science results can help promote quality, harmonization and consistency.

This interactive workshop will focus on empowering forensic practitioners and managers to effectively integrate human factors recommendations into their practices. We will explore several key areas of interest, including:

Enhancing Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC).Addressing variability in analytical and interpretation tasks.Improving the communication of forensic results, both quantitatively and qualitatively.Reporting the caveats and limitations of forensic results and opinions.Understanding the complexities and challenges of using results to help answer “how” and “when” questions related to the deposition of trace material (e.g., DNA, paint, glass, GSR).The critical role of management and leadership in guiding and supporting forensic scientists.

Conference Track: DNA and Body Fluids: DNA Typing with Potential Forensic Applications

Presenters/facilitators: R. Oefelein1, L. Devesse2, K. Lord1, C. Glynn3
Affiliations: 1DNA Labs International, Deerfield Beach, United States, 2Qiagen, Garstligweg, Switzerland, 3University of New Haven, Henry C Lee Institute of Forensic Science, New Haven, United States
Date: Monday 26th May 2025                  Time: 09:00 – 12:45
Cost: €35 including lunch box and coffee break
Target audience: Forensic practitioner/caseworker, Academic researcher/lecturer, Commercial forensic provider, Student/postgraduate
Requirements: N/A
Maximum participants: 100
Description: What is a library? If it is whole genome sequencing, why don’t I get the whole genome? This workshop is designed to be a crash course in all things sequencing. Existing commercial and custom panels for autosomal short tandem repeat (STR), X-STR, Y-STR, mitochondrial, and single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) testing will be discussed. Additionally, the differences between targeted sequencing, shotgun sequencing, amplicon versus ligation-based libraries, and additional sequencing methods will be compared. Whether or not bioinformatics is required based on the sequencing method will be explored, as well as the types of bioinformatic processes that may be employed including imputation. With any new technology comes the introduction of this procedure in the courtroom as well as the inevitable court challenges. Successfully presented expert witness testimony will be previewed as well as a look at ongoing court challenges. Finally, cases where sequencing has been utilized will be highlighted. The presenters of this workshop will span industry experts, a bioinformatician, and active casework users of sequencing technologies.

Conference Track: Forensic Medicine and Toxicology: Forensic Medicine

Presenters/facilitators: P. Setia1, P. Purohit2, YS Bansal3
Affiliations: 1All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Jodhpur, India, 2All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Department of Biochemistry, Jodhpur, India, 3Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Chandigarh, India
Date: Monday 26th May 2025                  Time: 09:00 – 12:45
Cost: €35 including lunch box and coffee break
Target audience: Academic researcher/lecturer, Forensic practitioner/caseworker, Student/postgraduate
Requirements: N/A
Maximum participants: 30 
Description: Classical methods estimating post-mortem interval (90 minutes)The most significant characteristic feature during an autopsy is the post mortem interval (PMI). The traditional approaches, are very subjective and are influenced by a variety of circumstances. These methods form the corner stone in forensic investigations. The learning objectives include-

The advantages and disadvantages of classical methods.The significance of classical methods of PMI in real-time scenarios.Case studies utilizing classical methods of PMI estimation will be discussedFeedback and quizzing

Proteomics in post-mortem interval- promising role (90 minutes)New approaches involving estimation of various cellular proteins like autophagy proteins, muscle proteins etc using different look promising. The learning objectives include-

The role of proteomics and challenges in PMI estimationCase studies utilizing proteomic methods of PMI estimation will be discussedThe role of animal studies will be discussedThe speaker’s experience of using proteomics as a useful tool in PMI estimationOpen discussion, Feedback, quizzing

Genomics in post-mortem interval-way ahead (90 minutes)The application of molecular biology techniques in forensics has increased tremendously. Currently thanatobiology, thanatomicrobiome have shown great promise in this field. The learning objectives include-

Role of genomics and challenges in PMI estimationThe role of animal studies will be discussedThe speaker’s experience of using genomics as a useful tool in PMI estimationCase studies utilizing genomic methods of PMI estimationFeedback and quizzing4. Volatile organic compounds and their role in determining PMI

The authors will share their experiences of using VOC for determining PMI

Conference Track: Interpretation: Evidence Evaluation

Presenters/facilitators: N. Stevenson1, M. Breathnach2, I. Fraser3, G. Davidson4
Affiliations: 1Scottish Police Authority Forensic Services, Research, Development and Innovation Team, Gartcosh, United Kingdom, 2Forensic Science Ireland, Dublin, Ireland, 3Forensic Science Northern Ireland, Carrickfergus, United Kingdom, 4Cellmark Forensic Services, Chorley, United Kingdom
Date: Monday 26th May 2025                  Time: 09:00 – 12:45
Cost: €35 including lunch box and coffee break
Target audience: Forensic practitioner/caseworker
Requirements: N/A
Maximum participants: 50 
Description: While there is a wealth of research in the area of DNA transfer and persistence, the practical application and interpretation of results in real-life casework can be challenging. In order to evaluate the significance of ‘crime-related’ DNA transfers following contact between nominals in a case, it is key to understand how a DNA transfer might have occurred. Often, an assessment of the prevalence of DNA by considering background levels of DNA from ‘non-crime’ related areas/items can assist with an evaluation of the results using a Bayesian framework.

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However, the choice of where to recover background samples from, how many and even whether they should be taken at all can be challenging and subjective.

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In order to provide best practice guidance, it was first important to assess the variability in current casework background sampling strategies within UK and Ireland Forensic providers. Therefore, the AFSP Body Fluids Forum undertook a survey of reporting forensic scientists with varying levels of relevant experience and asked key questions on proposed strategies in four ‘typical’ sexual assault casework scenarios.

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Workshop participants will take part in an interactive survey using two of those casework scenarios. Thereafter, the outcome of the interactive workshop survey and the AFSP survey will be presented and discussed.

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This workshop provides the opportunity to discuss approaches to this issue with a variety of forensic practitioners and learn from their past experiences and case challenges in order to refine future sampling strategies.

Conference Track: Education and Training: Continuous professional development

Presenters/facilitators: S. Willis1, C. Roux2, N. Nic Daeid1, F. Crispino3, M. Miranda4, P. Margot5
Affiliations: 1University of Dundee, Leverhulme Research Center for Forensic Science, Dundee, United Kingdom, 2University of Technology, Sydney, Centre for Forensic Science, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Sydney, Australia, 3Université du Québec à Trois- Riviéres, Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Physics,, Trois- Riviéres, Québec, Canada, 4Farmingdale State College, The Centre for Criminal Justice Studies, New York, United States, 5University of Lausanne, Forensic Science, Lausanne, Switzerland
Date: Monday 26th May 2025                  Time: 09:00 – 12:45
Cost: €35 including lunch box and coffee break
Target audience: Academic researcher/lecturer, Forensic practitioner/caseworker, Other
Requirements: N/A
Maximum participants: 49
Description: Published in 2022, The Sydney Declaration proposed a definition of forensic science and seven principles with the overarching goal of providing a global shared understanding of this discipline. The authors of The Sydney Declaration developed the principles with the idea that they would “inform education, training, research and operational practices” and “foster the development of a forensic science culture…unified by purpose and principles rather than means” (Roux et al 2022, p. 8). Based round the idea that the trace is the central concept of all branches of forensic science and, as the vector of information, needs to be understood and explored to gain an understanding of potential and limitations of forensic science.

The underlying assumption is that various initiatives undertaken to address criticisms of forensic science are not expected to be sufficient because they are based on means without an understanding of the true nature of traces and purpose. Much needed appropriate education and research are not pursued without this understanding.

The workshop will be an account of activities since original publication together with examples of application and an opportunity to contribute to critically review the Declaration. The workshop is suited to anyone interested in the principles of forensic science and how best to get advantage from it. This applies to stakeholders as well as practitioners.

The format will be a series of presentations and an opportunity for participants to contribute.

Conference Track: Marks, Impressions and Biometric Traces: Fingerprint Development

Presenters/facilitators: R. King1,2, J. Hicks2, A. Horvath2
Affiliations: 1University of South Wales, Forensic Science, Pontypridd, United Kingdom, 2West Technology Forensics, Research and Development, Bristol, United Kingdom
Date: Monday 26th May 2025                  Time: 09:00 – 12:45
Cost: €35 including lunch box and coffee break
Target audience: Forensic practitioner/caseworker, Academic researcher/lecturer, Commercial forensic provider
Requirements: N/A
Maximum participants: 35
Description: Vacuum Metal Deposition (VMD®) is a pivotal technique in forensic science, renowned for its effectiveness and sensitivity in enhancing latent fingermarks from an unprecedented range of evidence types. Whilst the fundamental principles of VMD remain unchanged, the technology has evolved significantly over recent decades, with modern solutions now widely accessible to fingermark enhancement laboratories, irrespective of their size.

This workshop aims to provide a comprehensive overview of VMD, focusing primarily on its application in fingermark enhancement. Participants will gain insights into the theory and mechanisms involved in VMD, including the creation of a vacuum environment, the selection of metal sources, and the deposition methods that are used.

The core of the workshop will delve into the process of using VMD to visualise latent fingermarks on various substrate types, including non-porous materials like plastic, glass, and metal, and porous surfaces such as fabric and paper. Participants will explore the practical aspects of VMD in forensic laboratories, including the preparation of samples, the optimisation and automation of deposition parameters, and the basic imaging of enhanced fingerprints. There will be opportunities for attendees to process their own samples (please feel free to bring along any sample types of interest to you).

Case studies will also be presented to illustrate the successful application of VMD in real-world forensic scenarios, highlighting its impact in solving crimes and securing convictions. Looking ahead, the workshop will address future prospects of VMD technology in forensic science and provide an overview of recent research and development outputs.

Conference Track: Digital Evidence: Forensic Visualisation (VR, AR, 3D)

Presenters/facilitators: M. Glardon1, K. Busse1, F. Riva2
Affiliations: 1University of Bern / Insitute of Legal Medicine, Forensic Medicine and Imaging, Bern, Switzerland, 2University of Lausanne, School of Criminal Science, Lausanne, Switzerland
Date: Monday 26th May 2025                  Time: 09:00 – 12:45
Cost: €35 including lunch box and coffee break
Target audience: Forensic practitioner/caseworker, Academic researcher/lecturer, Other
Requirements: N/A
Maximum participants: 20 
Description: The 3D reconstruction of forensic cases offers unique opportunities to combine information from various traces. However, the possibility to create impressive visualisations of a possible scenario also comes with risks and an illusion of accuracy.

To enable an enriching exchange, the participants should already have some experience with the generation or the use of 3D reconstruction for reporting. This is not an introductory workshop. Magistrates who had to present or assess 3D recontructions in court are also warmly welcomed.

In the workshop, we aim to show the successful use of 3D recontruction to combine informations from multiple different traces (shooting incident reconstruction, BPA, medical imagery, MVC reconstruction). We will also show visualisations that where missunderstood by the parties and the courts or inadequate to show accurately the succession of events.

The cases shown are meant to prompt a discussion amongst the participants about their own successes or mishaps in using 3D reconstruction. The participants are welcome to contact the workshop authors in advance to show cases of their own case portfolio (we will do a pre-screening to ensure that we stay on schedule and have a representative sample of cases).

Monday 26th May – Half-Day Workshops – 13:45 – 17:30

Conference Track: DNA and Body Fluids: Evaluative Reporting of DNA Findings

Presenters/facilitators: M. Breathnach1
Affiliations: 1Forensic Science Ireland, Celbridge, Ireland
Date: Monday 26th May 2025                  Time: 13:45 – 17:30
Cost: €35 including lunch box and coffee break
Target audience: Forensic practitioner/caseworker
Requirements: N/A
Maximum participants: 25 
Description: The evaluative approach recommended by ENFSI for reporting of scientific findings has been regularly used by casework scientists from Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) in the Irish Courts. The sexual assault team in FSI have developed accredited sampling methodologies which have allowed for the robust evaluation of scientific findings in cases of alleged sexual assault, within the logical framework using all the available published data and in-house expertise.

The aim of this workshop is to provide participants with real-life case studies from Forensic Science Ireland, which have been rigorously tested in the Irish courts. To provide an opportunity for participants to identify the issue(s) in the case and the prosecution’s and defence’s propositions. The workshop will explore and discuss the expectations given the propositions in these cases and the use of available datasets. Participants will form a suitable sampling strategy and any pitfalls that scientists may encounter with this approach. The workshop aims to be an interactive discussion session.

We will provide the participants with the sampling strategy employed at FSI in these real-life cases and all outcomes of these scientific examinations. The participants will be in a position to develop the Likelihood Ratio (LR) and how additional contextual information may have impacted on the final LR. We will demonstrate the Bayesian approach and how it was used in the reporting of the scientific findings and how the scientists presented this evidence in court.

Conference Track: Digital Evidence: Artificial Intelligence

Presenters/facilitators: H. Henseler1,2, H. van Beek1,3
Affiliations: 1Netherlands Forensic Institute, Hansken, The Hague, Netherlands, 2University of Applied Sciences Leiden, Department of Computer Science, Leiden, Netherlands, 3Open University of the Netherlands, Faculty of Science, Heerlen, Netherlands
Date: Monday 26th May 2025                  Time: 13:45 – 17:30
Cost: €35 including lunch box and coffee break
Target audience: Forensic practitioner/caseworker, Academic researcher/lecturer, Student/postgraduate
Requirements: N/A
Maximum participants: 50 
Description: This workshop targets law enforcement agencies, forensic labs, and judicial bodies engaged with or exploring Hansken, the open platform for Digital Forensics as a Service (DFaaS). This session will delve into recent developments within the Hansken Community, including practical advancements, best practices, and technical insights shaping the platform’s role in digital investigations.

Participants will gain an overview of Hansken’s evolving Community support model, explore recent innovations like the Aardwolf project for uncovering unknown applications, and hear firsthand lessons from Hansken’s role in the Marengo trial, a high-profile criminal case. Addressing the complex challenge of privileged information, we will cover effective handling techniques to secure sensitive data. For organizations focusing on streamlined implementation, “Hansken in Containers” presents a modernized approach to make deployment and maintenance scalable and adaptable to IT infrastructure needs.

The workshop also includes interactive sessions on Hansken’s analytical features, such as visualizing and analyzing trace relationships and integration of Large Language Models, providing investigators with dynamic insights into case data. Together, these topics highlight Hansken’s capabilities to facilitate collaboration, support courtroom evidence presentation, and improve digital trace analysis.

Conference Track: Digital Evidence: Digital Imaging

Presenters/facilitators: A. Guativonza1, O. Ibañez1, E. Bermejo2
Affiliations: 1University of A Coruna, CITIC, Coruna, Spain, 2Panacea Cooperative Research, Research, Granada, Spain
Date: Monday 26th May 2025                  Time: 13:45 – 17:30
Cost: €35 including lunch box and coffee break
Target audience: Forensic practitioner/caseworker, Academic researcher/lecturer
Requirements: Participants must bring laptops and mouse.
Maximum participants: 30 
Description: This workshop will focus on laying out the foundations of forensic facial analysis, covering essential concepts and techniques, followed by a detailed overview of current applications and state-of-the-art advancements. To that end, we will analyze different approaches used in facial identification, such as morphological description, photo-anthropometry and facial superimposition, as well as the recommendations from international working groups.

Participants will be introduced to the evolving role of Artificial Intelligence in the field of forensic facial comparison, focusing on how this can create useful tools for forensic experts. Emerging technologies in forensic facial analysis, such as AI-based photo-anthropometry and 3D/2D superimposition, will be discussed in detail, highlighting the statistical foundations of facial variability. The workshop features hands-on demonstrations and practical exercises with innovative AI tools, providing participants with practical experience in applying these methods.

Key sections include:

Introduction to Forensic Facial Comparison – Overview of techniques and their limitations, real-life case studies, and group discussions.

AI in Forensic Science – Understanding AI’s role in improving facial recognition, detecting deep fakes, and mitigating the limitations of traditional techniques.

Emerging Technologies – Exploration of cutting-edge tools such as 3D facial superimposition and AI-based ranking for candidate exclusion.

Prerequisites: Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop with access to Google Chrome and a mouse, in order to get the most out of this experience. No additional software installation is required.

Conference Track: Scenes of Crime: Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology

Presenters/facilitators: P.M. Barone1,2, C. Davenport3, M. Groen4, M. Herzberg5, J. Struik5
Affiliations: 1The American University of Rome, Rome, Italy, 2Forensic Geoscience Italy, Rome, Italy, 3Blake Archaeology and Anthropology Services, Sheffield, United Kingdom, 4Netherlands Forensic Institute, The Hague, Netherlands, 5Dutch National Police, The Hague, Netherlands
Date: Monday 26th May 2025                  Time: 13:45 – 17:30
Cost: €35 including lunch box and coffee break
Target audience: Academic researcher/lecturer, Forensic practitioner/caseworker, Service agent, Industry, Student/postgraduate
Requirements: N/A
Maximum participants: 100 
Description: This workshop explores the role of forensic archaeology in large-scale mass incidents, with focus on aviation disasters. By recreating a simulated air crash scenario, participants will engage in a practical experience designed to mirror real-world mass disaster recovery operation. This approach will offer insights into the complexities of victim and evidence recovery and the integration of forensic archaeologists within disaster response teams.

The workshop will cover key forensic archaeological methodologies, including site survey, 3D documentation and recovery of human remains, personal effects and crash related evidence. Participants will learn best practices for preserving evidence, maintaining chain of custody, and how to work collaboratively with pathologists, forensic anthropologists, and law enforcement agencies.

The international relevance of this workshop lies in its ability to raise awareness to standardized field protocols that could be applied in the event of mass incidents. Air crashes of ten require cooperation between multiple teams and countries, making it vital to develop common field protocols for efficient and respectful recovery operations. By enhancing the understanding of how forensic archaeology could support field recovery operations, this workshop will also contribute to humanitarian response and justice for victims and their families.

Conference Track: Marks, Impressions and Biometric Traces: Fingerprint Development

Presenters/facilitators: A. Mattei1, M. Hilgert2, R. Steiner3, M.A. Fabiano1, J. Broezl2, S. Claveria Juste4, F. Zampa5, B. Chanson6, I. Hefez7, R. Ramotowski8, G. Fiumara8
Affiliations: 1Raggruppamento Carabinieri Investigazioni Scientifiche, Reparto Investigazioni Scientifiche di Messina, Messina, Italy, 2Bundeskriminalamt, KT-14, Wiesbaden, Germany, 3University of Lausanne, Ecole des Sciences Criminelles, Lausanne, Switzerland, 4Divisió de Policia Científica. Policia de la Generalitat – Cos de Mossos d’Esquadra, Unitat Central d’Inspeccions Oculars, Sabadell, Spain, 5Raggruppamento Carabinieri Investigazioni Scientifiche, Reparto Investigazioni Scientifiche di Parma, Parma, Italy, 6Switzerland Federal Police Office, AFIS/DNA Services, Bern, Switzerland, 7Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel, 8National Institute of Standards and Technology, Special Program Office, Gaithersburg, United States
Date: Monday 26th May 2025                  Time: 13:45 – 17:30
Cost: €35 including lunch box and coffee break
Target audience: Academic researcher/lecturer, Commercial forensic provider, Forensic practitioner/caseworker, Student/postgraduate, Industry
Requirements: N/A
Maximum participants: 30 
Description: As early as 2004 the ENFSI Fingerprint Working Group (FINWG) has organised proficiency tests (PTs) and collaborative exercises (CEs) as a way of raising standards within the fingerprint profession.

What emerged from the review of the PTs and CEs carried out within FINWG between 2004 and 2012, was the extreme heterogeneity of the material provided for both visualisation and comparison tests. The exercises were often run by different Forensic Science Institutes, which may unconsciously transfer their own subjective thoughts into the testing material, without the necessary guidance defining and explaining the testing criteria.

Under these premises the Direct Grant (DG) 2013 “TVEFS-2020” work package (WP) T3 was created, as part of activities under the EFSA 2020, to set down the rules under which PTs and CEs need to be developed within the fingerprint domain.

This workshop will explain the boosting effect of the DGs 2013, 2020 and 2022 on the improvement of the procedures applied to design the annual testing program. The leading role of the FINWG will be outlined, as well as the functions of the ad hoc Advisory Group. Moreover, the document “Guidance on the conduct of PTs and CEs within the ENFSI FINWG” (2021) will be presented, as well as the “Guidance the selection of commercial PTs in the fingerprint domain”. This workshop will present also the outcomes of the most recent FINWG 2024 CEs, realised under the DG 2022 “FOR-FUTURE” WP3, and the on-going activities for 2025. Participants will be engaged in an interactive discussion.

Conference Track: DNA and Body Fluids: Transfer, Persistence, Prevalence and Recovery

Presenters/facilitators: T. Hicks Champod1, N. Laan2, B. Aarts3, E. Wijnhorst2
Affiliations: 1University of Lausanne | UNIL · Ecole des sciences criminelles (ESC), Lausanne, Switzerland, 2Netherlands Register of Court Experts, Utrecht, Netherlands, 3Netherlands Forensic Insitute, Humaan Biologische Sporen, Den Haag, Netherlands
Date: Monday 26th May 2025                  Time: 13:45 – 17:30
Cost: €35 including lunch box and coffee break
Target audience: Other, Forensic practitioner/caseworker, Commercial forensic provider
Requirements: N/A
Maximum participants: 30 
Description: Questions concerning DNA are shifting from “Who is the donor?” towards “How did it get on the crime scene?”. Experts are asked more frequently to report considering activity level propositions. Reporting DNA-results given activites has been demarcated by the Netherlands Register of Court Experts (NRGD) together with experts from this field. The NRGD assures the quality of the registered experts, but also has the goal to improve the quality where possible. This workshop will focus on improving the quality of DNA reports considering activities by letting attendees assess these and discuss those assessments during the workshop. Accordingly, attendees will learn what the hallmarks are for a good quality DNA report considering transfer mechanisms. Experts can learn from one another and improve the quality of their own written reports. Attendees not reporting in this way can learn how these reports are written, how to assess, and how reporting can be improved.

The NRGD has anonymized DNA reports containing evaluations of biological results given activity level propositions. Attendees of this workshop are encouraged to submit their own reports. If necessary, the NRGD will translate the reports to English. We will anonymize the report such that it cannot be related to the author or institute. Prior to the workshop all attendees will be send a few reports including assessment forms and will be asked to assess the reports. All assessments will be analysed to determine any points of improvement, similarities and inconsistencies that will be discussed during the workshop.

Conference Track: Drugs: Emerging Trends/Threats

Presenters/facilitators: A. Moorthy1, S. Shuda2, E. Sisco2
Affiliations: 1Trent Universty, Peterborough, Canada, 2National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, United States
Date: Monday 26th May 2025                  Time: 13:45 – 17:30
Cost: €35 including lunch box and coffee break
Target audience: Forensic practitioner/caseworker, Student/postgraduate
Requirements: N/A
Maximum participants: 30 
Description: Mass spectrometry is the most commonly employed instrument for analyzing seized drugs, and yet correctly interpreting mass spectra can still be a challenge–particularly when analyzing emerging and unknown drugs in complex mixtures. In this workshop, we will (1) cover the basics of gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS), direct analysis in real time mass spectrometry (DART-MS) and standard data analysis procedures, (2) describe some well-known and lesser-known challenges faced during mass spectral interpretation, and (3) share some strategies and state-of-the-art software tools currently available to support mass spectral interpretation. We will also provide attendees the opportunity to practice employing freely available software tools and mass spectral libraries on de-identified case samples.

Conference Track: Scenes of Crime: Trace Evidence and Interpretation

Presenters/facilitators: L. Lutz1, L. Thümmel1, J. Amendt1
Affiliations: 1Institute of Legal Medicine, University Hospital, Goethe-University, Forensic Entomology, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Date: Monday 26th May 2025                  Time: 13:45 – 17:30
Cost: €35 including lunch box and coffee break
Target audience: Forensic practitioner/caseworker, Academic researcher/lecturer, Student/postgraduate
Requirements: N/A
Maximum participants: 30 
Description: Although insects are a common, useful and easily collected trace in criminal investigations, they are still too rarely recognized, sampled and analyzed. A lack of awareness of the potential of entomological evidence and lack of knowledge of proper preservation methods are reasons why insects are still a vastly underused investigative tool. This workshop focuses on the key principles of forensic entomology in both criminal investigations and research. It will introduce participants to the theoretical background of forensic entomology, present real case studies and explain new innovative techniques (FTIR spectroscopy) for analyzing entomological evidence and training CSI officers. The participants will learn:

A short history of forensic entomology: Why, how and when do insects become important?Sampling Insects – Best PractiseTemperature modelling of the crime sceneA current training concept in Germany: first experiencesWhat does an entomological report include? Do’s and Dont’sNew techniques in forensic entomologyThe course will be interactive, with small exercises and group discussions, and hopefully after the course we’ll have more insect enthusiasts among forensic scientists and practitioners.

Conference Track: Marks, Impressions and Biometric Traces: Document, Handwriting and Signature

Presenters/facilitators: C. Merceron1, T. Souvignet1
Affiliations: 1School of Criminal Justice, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
Date: Monday 26th May 2025                  Time: 13:45 – 17:30
Cost: €35 including lunch box and coffee break
Target audience: Forensic practitioner/caseworker, Academic researcher/lecturer, Student/postgraduate
Requirements: The participants have to bring their own personal computer.
Maximum participants: 30 
Description: With the PDF format becoming the standard for digital documents, document experts are increasingly called upon to assess the authenticity and integrity of PDF files. The nature of PDF documents, positioned at the crossroads of traditional and digital documents, calls for a tailored approach of examination drawing from both fields of expertise.

This workshop aims to create synergies between traditional (physical) document experts and digital forensic specialists and equip them with essential skills to detect and analyze modifications in PDF documents.

The session begins with a detailed overview of the PDF format, covering its technical structure and relevant ISO standards, to provide a shared foundational knowledge. Attendees will create and modify PDF documents following varied case scenarios, producing typical traces of modifications. They will then analyze these altered files to identify traces stemming from these modifications. Furthermore, the workshop organizers will present them with challenging modified documents to strengthen their newly acquired skills.

By the workshop’s conclusion, attendees will be initiated to detect these key traces, enhancing their ability to examine PDF document authenticity and integrity in real-world cases.

Monday 26th May – 90 Minute Workshop – 09:00 – 10:30

Conference Track: Interpretation: Likelihood Ratios

Presenters/facilitators: G.S. Morrison1
Affiliations: 1Aston University, Forensic Data Science Laboratory, Aston Institute for Forensic Linguistics, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Date: Monday 26th May 2025                  Time: 09:00 – 10:30
Cost: €20 including one tea and coffee break
Target audience: Academic researcher/lecturer, Forensic practitioner/caseworker, Student/postgraduate, Other
Requirements: N/A
Maximum participants: 40
Description: Among experts in forensic inference and statistics the likelihood-ratio framework is widely regarded as the logically correct framework for evaluation of forensic evidence. Its use is also recommended by key organizations, including by the European Network of Forensic Science Institutes. There is, however, a great deal of misunderstanding about likelihood ratios among lawyers and forensic scientists.

The likelihood-ratio framework makes explicit the questions which must logically be addressed by the forensic scientist and considered by lawyers, judges, and trier’s of fact in assessing the work of the forensic scientist.

This workshop explains the logic of the likelihood-ratio framework in a way which is accessible to a broad audience and which does not require any prior knowledge of the framework. It uses intuitive examples and audience-participation exercises to gradually build a fuller understanding of the likelihood-ratio framework.

Feedback from participants of earlier instances of this workshop:

“I have attended several presentations on the likelihood-ratio framework over the last few years. Yours was the first that actually made it understandable.” (Head of the forensic science division of a large public defender office)

“A strength of the workshop was that it was very interactive. It was nice to see how the likelihood ratio applied to forensic evidence contexts and working through concrete examples helped me to understand and practice the concepts. I also thought that it was helpful to work through simple and fun examples to ease into the more complex forensic type problems. Great workshop overall!”

Monday 26th May – 90 Minute Workshop – 11:15 – 12:45

Conference Track: Interpretation: Forensic Statistics

Presenters/facilitators: G.S. Morrison1
Affiliations: 1Aston University, Forensic Data Science Laboratory, Aston Institute for Forensic Linguistics, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Date: Monday 26th May 2025                  Time: 11:15 – 12:45
Cost: €20 including one tea and coffee break
Target audience: Academic researcher/lecturer, Forensic practitioner/caseworker, Student/postgraduate, Other
Requirements: N/A
Maximum participants: 40
Description: Publications such as Forensic Science Regulator (2021) “Codes of Practice and Conduct: Development of evaluative opinions” and Morrison et al. (2021) “Consensus on validation of forensic voice comparison” have emphasized the importance of both calibrating and validating forensic-evaluation systems that output likelihood ratios. This workshop provides an introduction to both of these (related) topics.

Participants will gain an understanding of how to conduct empirical calibration and empirical validation of likelihood-ratio systems, including:

  • an understanding of the meaning of calibration and validation in relation to likelihood ratios;
  • requirements for data used for calibration and validation;
  • the use of statistical models (including logistic regression) to perform calibration;
  • the calculation of the log-likelihood-ratio cost (Cllr) as a validation metric; and
  • the use of Tippett plots to represent validation results and to support (or not) the likelihood-ratio value calculated for the comparison of the items of interest in the case.

This is an updated version of a workshop that received positive feedback at EAFS 2022. Updates include coverage of Morrison (2024) “Bi-Gaussianized calibration of likelihood ratios”.

Feedback on the EAFS 2022 workshop from the deputy director of a national forensic laboratory:

“The workshop was very well prepared and conducted. Although I have only a basic knowledge of likelihood ratios, you explained everything very clearly. You are most definitely one of the few people who have a great talent to be a very-very good teacher.”

Monday 26th May – 90 Minute Workshops – 13:45 – 15:15

Conference Track: Digital Evidence: Artificial Intelligence

Presenters/facilitators: Z. Geradts1
Affiliations: 1University of Amsterdam / Netherlands Forensic Institute, Multix / Digital and Biometric Traces, Den Haag, Netherlands
Date: Monday 26th May 2025                  Time: 13:45 – 15:15
Cost: €20 including one tea and coffee break
Target audience: Academic researcher/lecturer, Forensic practitioner/caseworker, Student/postgraduate
Requirements: N/A
Maximum participants: 50 
Description: This workshop delves into the fascinating yet complex world of deepfakes, offering both theoretical insights and practical experience. Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of how deepfakes are created, detected, and verified in forensic contexts, with an emphasis on recent advancements in detection techniques.

Understanding Deepfake Technology

We’ll begin with a comprehensive overview of deepfake creation, covering the fundamentals of generative adversarial networks (GANs) and the tools and techniques used to produce convincing synthetic media.

Hands-On Deepfake Creation and Detection

Attendees will engage in hands-on activities, learning to generate deepfake content in a controlled environment and exploring basic tools to spot manipulation. This exercise provides insights into the ease of creation, helping participants understand the need for sophisticated detection methods.

Forensic Detection Techniques

Explore cutting-edge research on deepfake detection, including AI-based methods and physiological cues. Special focus will be given to recent innovations, such as monitoring blood flow patterns to reveal subtle inconsistencies unique to manipulated content.

AI-Powered Detection Methods

Dive into the latest AI advancements in deepfake detection, with an exploration of machine learning algorithms designed to identify anomalies in facial expressions, eye movement, and other micro-expressions. Participants will learn how AI-based forensics tools contribute to the forensic process, bolstering authenticity verification.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the workshop, participants will have a well-rounded understanding of the creation and detection of deepfakes, with practical skills in limits of identifying fake media.

Conference Track: Forensic Medicine and Toxicology: Forensic Medicine

Presenters/facilitators: M. Reynolds1, R. Ahadi2, F. Clark2, C. Lawrence2, G. Lowell2, K. Quinlan2
Affiliations: 1Cook County Office of the Medical Examiner, Pathology, Chicago, IL, United States, 2Rush University Medical Center, Pediatrics, Chicago, IL, United States
Date: Monday 26th May 2025                  Time: 13:45 – 15:15
Cost: €20 including one tea and coffee break
Target audience: Forensic practitioner/caseworker, Student/postgraduate, Academic researcher/lecturer, Service agent, Other
Requirements: N/A
Maximum participants: 25 
Description: Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) has been a scourge upon humanity since time immemorial, and takes the lives of approximately 3500 infants each year in the United States. In Cook County, Illinois (including the City of Chicago), approximately one infant dies suddenly and unexpectedly during sleep each week. In 2019, the Cook County Office of the Medical Examiner became a partner in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)-funded SUID Case Registry, establishing a surveillance system now used to inform prevention programming. In 2023, the Cook County SUID Case Registry and Prevention Team began using a modified Injury Equity Matrix (IEM) tailored to examine SUID. Use of the modified IEM has facilitated new ways of thinking about SUID prevention and led to proactive safe sleep approaches.

This workshop will introduce participants to historical perspectives on SUID, give an overview of modern forensic investigation and case workup from the perspective of a practicing pediatric and forensic pathologist, and review data from the Cook County SUID Case Registry and community intervention efforts. Attendees will be guided through practice using the modified IEM for two sample cases, and will discuss the potential prevention recommendations that emerge from this practice. The learning objectives are: 1. Understanding the history and terminology of SUID and the classification of such deaths, 2. Understanding the forensic investigation and medicolegal workup of such cases, and 3. Using the modified IEM as a tool to barriers to safe infant sleep practices at individual and community levels.

Conference Track: Scenes of Crime: Capturing the Crime Scene

Presenters/facilitators: N. Nic Daéid1, E. Ljungkvist1, R. Buckley2, A. Myyrä3
Affiliations: 1University of Dundee, Leverhulme Research Center for Forensic Science, Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom, 2Metropolitan Police Service, Crime Scene Examination and Fire Investigation, London, United Kingdom, 3National Bureau of Investigation Forensic Laboratory, Marks-team, Helsinki, Finland
Date: Monday 26th May 2025                  Time: 13:45 – 15:15
Cost: €20 including one tea and coffee break
Target audience: Academic researcher/lecturer, Forensic practitioner/caseworker, Commercial forensic provider
Requirements: N/A
Maximum participants: 80 
Description: The ENFSI OOS conference in May 2024 “Visualising the Future” was a big success with the exploration of the recording of crime scenes using photographic and 3D imaging methods. Three strands were focused on:

3D imaging methods; technical methods and production.Assisting the investigation and end users; case studies exploring value added.Improvement and pedagogy; proficiency testing, assessment, validation and collaborative exercises.This workshop at the EAFS 2025 is a following up with a focus on the current rapid development of visualisation technologies external to forensic science and the need for an increased collaboration between academics and practitioners, leveraging emerging technologies and drawing learning and approaches from different areas of practice. This workshop emphasises the need for integrating technological transformation into:

Understanding end-user’s needs regarding imaging and visualisation technologiesStrengthening CollaborationTraining and Development for Forensic PractitionersExpanding Network and Community EngagementThe results from this workshop will be the input for the coming ENFSI conference August 2025 “Visualising the Future”.

Read more about the ENFSI OOS 2024: https://www.meetdundeecityregion.co.uk/attending/conferences/enfsi-oos-2024

Conference Track: Education and Training: Other

Presenters/facilitators: F. Carlysle-Davies1, H. Tidy2
Affiliations: 1University of Strathclyde, Centre for Forensic Science, Glasgow, United Kingdom, 2Teesside University, Science, Middlesborough, United Kingdom
Date: Monday 26th May 2025                  Time: 13:45 – 15:15
Cost: €20 including one tea and coffee break
Target audience: Academic researcher/lecturer, Commercial forensic provider, Industry, Student/postgraduate
Requirements: N/A
Maximum participants: 50 
Description: Forensic Science offers some unique opportunities where research in Learning, Training and Teaching is concerned, with a wide range of subjects covered from core scientific principles to refined legal presentation skills and everything in-between. This makes the Forensic Sciences perfectly placed for those at the forefront of teaching these subjects to be able to actively engage in wide-ranging educational research for the benefit of not only the forensic sciences but beyond. However, as the majority of those working in forensic science come from a scientific background the move into educational research can be a challenge.

This workshop is designed to be an interactive opportunity for those wishing to consider their own teaching and training practices. Attendees will consider how they innovate to provide a more fulfilling student experience with an aim to develop effective research projects and publications. The facilitators will begin by sharing a case study of how a collaboration in the forensic sciences was borne to produce educational research that was published through a peer reviewed journal in 15 months. The workshop will also cover tips and tricks for handling things such as ethical approval for surveys and methods for qualitative evaluation of survey outputs.

As a group we will explore what opportunities there might be to shape and define educational practices in the forensic sciences through our own learning environments and students. Those attending will be inspired to consider turning their practices into educational research activities as well as networking with those in the session.

Monday 26th May – 90 Minute Workshops – 16:00 – 17:30

Conference Track: Scenes of Crime: Capturing the Crime Scene

Presenters/facilitators: M. Zuidberg1, M. de Gruijter1
Affiliations: 1Netherlands Forensic Institute, Specialized Services and Experience, The Hague, Netherlands
Date: Monday 26th May 2025                  Time: 16:00 – 17:30
Cost: €20 including one tea and coffee break
Target audience: Forensic practitioner/caseworker, Student/postgraduate, Academic researcher/lecturer, Other
Requirements: N/A
Maximum participants: 40 
Description: Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) is crucial for effective forensic examination, yet concerns about the robustness and transparency of current practices persist in the Netherlands. Various CSIs investigating the same mock crime scene yield differing results, highlighting implicit decision-making processes that can undermine investigations. To address these challenges, we present a joint research initiative titled “Scenario-based Crime Scene Investigation: Towards a Robust and Transparent Method,” which involves collaboration among the Dutch Police, Public Prosecution, and Forensic Institute.

This workshop builds on a previous session held three years ago, where we introduced the initial steps in this development. We will showcase the advancements made since then and outline a newly developed framework that introduces a systematic approach to CSI through explicit thinking steps designed to enhance the quality and consistency of evidence collection. Participants will engage with practical exercises, allowing them to apply these scientifically grounded steps in real-time scenarios. This aligns with the principles articulated in the Sydney Declaration, emphasizing the need for a more scientific approach to crime scene investigations.

Our workshop not only aims to disseminate recent insights and advancements in our research but also provides a platform for experts to offer valuable feedback. This interaction is vital for reinforcing the relevance of CSI within the forensic science domain and shining a much-needed light on this critical area of research.

Conference Track: Education and Training: Other

Presenters/facilitators: A. Kuffel1, V. Galais1
Affiliations: 1University of Dundee, Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science, Science and Engineering, Dundee, United Kingdom
Date: Monday 26th May 2025                  Time: 16:00 – 17:30
Cost: €20 including one tea and coffee break
Target audience: Academic researcher/lecturer, Student/postgraduate
Requirements: N/A
Maximum participants: 30 
Description: This workshop is designed to tackle critical challenges in forensic science research, with a strong emphasis on the repeatability and reproducibility of experiments, as well as the importance of using rigorous scientific methods to study the transfer and persistence of evidence. Speakers from the Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science (LRCFS) will share insights on how these concepts are integrated into their research, providing practical examples drawn from the study of DNA and fibre evidence.

Participants will gain practical tools and strategies for designing robust experiments, ensuring that future research is built on solid, reproducible foundations. The session will delve into best practices for experiment design, covering key aspects such as ensuring repeatability, reproducibility, and data transparency, while also highlighting cost-effective research approaches.

Interactive elements, such as fibre counting challenges, will engage participants with real-world forensic tasks, reinforcing the workshop’s core principles. Open discussions will invite participants to share their ideas and solutions to the common challenges faced in forensic research, creating a dynamic environment for knowledge exchange.

Conference Track: Chemistry: Other

Presenters/facilitators: M. Janssen1, J. Hulshof2, M. Grutters3
Affiliations: 1Netherlands Forensic Institute, Microtraces and materials, The Hague, Netherlands, 2Netherlands Forensic Institute, Illicit drugs, The Hague, Netherlands, 3Netherlands Forensic Institute, Chemical Identification, The Hague, Netherlands
Date: Monday 26th May 2025                  Time: 16:00 – 17:30
Cost: €20 including one tea and coffee break
Target audience: Forensic practitioner/caseworker, Academic researcher/lecturer
Requirements: N/A
Maximum participants: 35
Description: In the forensic community experts often meet in highly specialized areas. When results are combined with DNA or digital evidence, we deem this an interdisciplinary approach. However, there is quite a large unaddressed intermediate field in which the chemists from different specialized expertises need to find eachother. At the Netherlands Forensic Institute (NFI) we see this challenge when for example criminals dump the trash created when producing illicit drugs. The contents of the containers will tell us which drug was produced but the containers themselves could possibly be used to connect a production facility to this dumping site. Does the illicit drugs expert however know which plastics to analyse or how to analyse these plastics? A similar thing happens with additive manufacturing (AM). 3D printing most of a firearm is a new reality. But does the firearm examiner know what the plastics can tell? Does the chemist know enough about the firearm construction? Does the chemist or CSI recognize potential investigative leads in the build of the firearm? The forensic challenges created with AM therefore are broad and span several disciplines: chemistry, firearms, toolmarks amd CSI.

In this workshop the NFI will present several investigations that span multiple classically recognized forensic disciplines. We would like to discuss with the audience how the intake of these cases is handled and how we approach reporting. We would love to hear from other institutes how similar cases are handled. The fruit juice? join us and find out why it is in the title!

Conference Track: Digital Evidence: Artificial Intelligence

Presenters/facilitators: N. NicDaeid1, T. Russier2, R. Ypma3
Affiliations: 1University of Dundee, Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science, Dundee, United Kingdom, 2Service National de Police Scientifique, Chef de la Division des Supports Numériques, Paris, France, 3NFI, The Hague, Netherlands
Date: Monday 26th May 2025                  Time: 16:00 – 17:30
Cost: €20 including one tea and coffee break
Target audience: Academic researcher/lecturer, Commercial forensic provider, Forensic practitioner/caseworker, Industry, Service agent, Student/postgraduate, Other
Requirements: N/A
Maximum participants: 56
Description: In 2023 ENSFI established a task force to explore the use of AI in forensic science, the opportunities it may bring and the challenges it may raise. The role of AI (in particular deep learning) in forensic investigation and evidence evaluation will only increase in the coming years. This technology provides opportunities to many subfields, but also raises concerns about the risks of misuse and. As the ENFSI AI task force, we have been working on a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis for AI in forensic science across multiple evidence types. In this workshop we will discuss this analysis with a focus on the opportunities and threats of using AI in forensic science, and give examples of current and planned use of this technology.

But we also want to hear from you! And seek your help in understanding the opportunities in your field and whether you are already using AI, or planning to? What risks do you see, or concerns do you have? Are there areas where you think AI could or should never be applied? We seek your participation in the AI and forensic science debate so as to inform the recommendations that the task force may make in the future.

Tuesday 27th May – Half Day Workshops – 14:45 – 18:15

Conference Track: Scenes of Crime: Trace Evidence and Interpretation

Presenters/facilitators: E. van den Heuvel1,2, P. Zoon3, R. de Graaff4, D. Perisynakis5
Affiliations: 1De Nederlandsche Bank, Cash Policy and Overisght, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 2Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Forensic Research, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 3Netherlands Forensic Institute, Microtraces & Materials, Den Haag, Netherlands, 4Police, Forenisic Investigation, Ijmuiden, Netherlands, 5Hellenic Police Headquarters, Chemical and Physical Examinations Department, Athens, Greece
Date: Tuesday 27th May 2025                  Time: 14:45 – 18:15
Cost: €35 including lunch box and coffee break
Target audience: Academic researcher/lecturer, Forensic practitioner/caseworker, Service agent, Industry, Commercial forensic provider, Student/postgraduate, Other
Requirements: N/A
Maximum participants: 49
Description: More and more cash systems throughout Europe are (being) equipped with intelligent banknote neutralization systems (IBNS). The purpose of these systems is to secure banknotes against unauthorized access like forceful entry into a cash dispenser (ATM). The nature of ATM attacks tends to be transnational, meaning that attacks carried out in one country have a significant suspect population that originates from another country. Hence, IBNS-stained banknotes tend to end up in another country then the where the crime was committed. It is therefore of importance to know the situation in different countries.

This workshop aims to give participants insight into phenomenon of IBNS-stained banknotes. It will start with an overview of the current state of play in Europe by presenting the results of survey that was send to the members of the ENFSI paint, glass and taggant WG. The role of (central) banks and the ECB in the process of detecting stained notes in the cash-cycle will be discussed as well as the application of IBNS-glue-based systems to neutralize banknotes during an ATM-attack. In a hands-on part, an experienced crime scene examiner will show the benefits of using forensic light sources and hyperspectral imaging to detect IBNS-ink stains on materials like dark clothing or car upholstery. Finally, a presentation on a collaboration with banks that allows the collecting of IBNS-stained banknotes from cash deposits, will be presented. The information from this analysis gives insight into to the criminal networks that commit the ATM-attacks and allows to tailor an investigative approach.

Conference Track: Education and Training: Academic Courses

Presenters/facilitators: E. Alladio1, A. Mazzoleni1, C. Scagliarini1, G. Solarino1
Affiliations: 1University of Turin, Chemistry, Turin, Italy
Date: Tuesday 27th May 2025                  Time: 14:45 – 18:15
Cost: €20 including one tea and coffee break
Target audience: Academic researcher/lecturer, Commercial forensic provider, Forensic practitioner/caseworker, Student/postgraduate
Requirements: N/A
Maximum participants: 20 
Description: Explore Sp​ectrApp (https://www.spectrapp.unito.it), an innovative open-source tool developed by the Department of Chemistry at the University of Turin. This workshop will introduce participants to SpectrApp’s powerful capabilities for forensic data analysis. Combining advanced machine learning with a user-friendly interface, SpectrApp caters to both experts and newcomers. Attendees will learn to apply multivariate data analysis and chemometric strategies. The workshop will cover diverse visualization methods, including univariate, bivariate, and multivariate plots, to help identify complex patterns in data. Participants will gain hands-on experience with cluster analysis, Principal Component Analysis (PCA), and advanced methodologies like PLS-Discriminant Analysis (PLS-DA) and PLS-Regression (PLS-R). They will also learn how SpectrApp facilitates the prediction of new samples, enhancing forensic investigations.

By the end of this session, attendees will: (1) become familiar with SpectrApp; (2) employ multivariate analysis techniques; (3) implement chemometric strategies; (4) navigate diverse graphical tools; (5) utilize PLS-DA and PLS-R; (6) perform sample prediction; and (7) integrate machine learning for more advanced data exploration.

This workshop will significantly impact the forensic science community by showcasing how SpectrApp leverages machine learning for robust data analysis. By equipping participants with practical skills and fostering a user-friendly approach, the workshop aims to democratize forensic data analysis, encouraging broader usage and fostering collaboration within the field.

Tuesday 27th May – 90 Minute Workshop – 14:45 – 16:15

Conference Track: Drugs: Analytical Challenges

Presenters/facilitators: S. O’Malley1, D. Casey1, J. Power2, C. May1, G. McLaughlin1
Affiliations: 1Forensic Science Ireland, Chemical Analysis Discipline, Celbridge, Co.Kildare, Ireland, 2TU Dublin, Chemistry, Dublin, Ireland
Date: Tuesday 27th May 2025                  Time: 14:45 – 16:15
Cost: €20 including one tea and coffee break
Target audience: Forensic practitioner/caseworker
Requirements: N/A
Maximum participants: 40 
Description: In recent times, the number of seized materials containing novel cannabinoids has increased dramatically across Europe. The arrival of these novel cannabinoids onto the recreational drug market has been facilitated by recent legislative changes across North America and Canada, and has led to a surge of products, such as vapes, oils, edibles and drinks.

The variety of matrices, in combination with the volume of natural, semi-synthetic and synthetic cannabinoids has presented forensic laboratories with several unique challenges that have pushed the limits of existing analytical procedures. Forensic chemists are now often faced with complex casework samples that may contain previously unidentified compounds that can defy legislative mechanisms. The use of traditional approaches for analysis, such as gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and thin layer chromatography (TLC) can become inadequate for such cases.

In this workshop, we have brought together experts to discuss the evolving market trends for cannabinoids, the analytical challenges and solutions, and legislative implications.

Wednesday 28th May – Half Day Workshop – 09:45 – 13:00

Conference Track: Education and Training: Continuous professional development

Presenters/facilitators: G. Massonnet1, J.-E. Grunwald2, C. Gannicliffe3
Affiliations: 1University of Lausanne, Ecole des Sciences Criminelles, Lausanne, Switzerland, 2Bayerisches Landeskriminalamt, Microtrace / Biology, Munich, Germany, 3SPA Forensic Services, Aberdeen Laboratory, Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom
Date: Wednesday 28th May 2025                          Time: 9:45 – 13:00
Cost: €35 including lunch box and coffee break
Target audience: Forensic practitioner/caseworker, Academic researcher/lecturer, Student/postgraduate
Requirements: Participants need to bring a laptop with WIFI connectivity. Complimenary wi-fi is available in the meeting room for workshop attendees.
Maximum participants: 30 
Description: The ENFSI Guideline on Evaluative Reporting was published in 2015. However, the implementation of the evaluative reporting model requires significant training, underpinned by a thorough understanding of the principles of probability and uncertainty.

The aim of this EU-funded ENFSI project was to fill this gap by creating a visually engaging and interactive e-learning course on applying evaluative reporting to the interpretation of textile evidence, in a pragmatic and practical format suited to the needs of the practitioner. The modules explain the basic principles of evaluative reporting by using simple, discipline-specific examples. The course then gradually builds on them to introduce the key concepts of how to formulate propositions and to express the value of the findings. Source and activity level proposition are discussed, and explanations are given on how to assign values to key parameters: occurrence, background transfer and persistence. Finally, all this knowledge is applied in an engaging and interactive format in mock case scenarios, with frequent knowledge checks and quizzes.

To begin the workshop, we will first give an overview of how the “Evaluative Reporting and Interpretation” e-learning course was conceived, planned, and how we delivered the project over a two-year pan-European collaboration.

In a hands-on session, the participants will actively explore the e-learning evaluative reporting course with the guidance of the organisers.

Finally, we will interactively discuss how e-learning activities on evaluative reporting could be further developed and implemented and will discuss how this concept could be adapted more widely by other forensic disciplines.

Wednesday 28th May – Half Day Workshop – 14:45 – 18:15

Conference Track: Forensic Management and Quality Systems: Other

Presenters/facilitators: M. Bueno Fernandez1, D. Kerzan1, A. Lukomska1
Affiliations: 1ENFSI, ENFSI Secretariat, WIESBADEN, Germany
Date: Wednesday 28th May 2025                Time: 14:45 – 18:15
Cost: €35 including lunch box and coffee break
Target audience: Other
Requirements: N/A
Maximum participants: 49
Description: In times when international crime poses a real threat, where technological advances are constant, it is important to remember the importance of building together a European Forensic Science Area. The Council of the European Union considered it necessary to continue work in the field of Forensic Sciences by adopting a specific action plan with a timeframe of 2030 (EFSA 2.0). This workshop is addressed to Member States, the European Commission, relevant EU agencies (EJTN, CEPOL, EUROPOL, eu-LISA,) within their mandate, and other relevant institutions and organizations (ECTEG, Academia…) to summarize the status quo in implementation of EFSA 2.0, identify the priority areas and take next steps in the development of action plan, in order to meet current and future needs with the view to strengthen the impact and reliability of forensic results across Europe.

Workshop will present the strengths and opportunities that will arise from EFSA 2.0 project in the near future and present first results and deliverables already achieved by ENFSI.

Conference Track: Education and Training: Continuous professional development

Presenters/facilitators: D. Meuwly1, T. Hicks2, Y. O’Dowd3, C. McKibben4, C. Champod2, C. Berger1
Affiliations: 1Netherland Forensic Institute, The Hague, Netherlands, 2University of Lausanne, School of Forensic Science, Dorigny, Switzerland, 3Forensic Science Ireland, Biology, Dublin, Ireland, 4Forensic Science Northern Ireland, Drugs, Carrickfergus, United Kingdom
Date: Wednesday 28th May 2025                          Time: 14:45 – 18:15
Cost: €35 including lunch box and coffee break
Target audience: Academic researcher/lecturer, Commercial forensic provider, Forensic practitioner/caseworker, Industry, Student/postgraduate, Other
Requirements: N/A
Maximum participants: 360
Description: Overview: This workshop, hosted by the WP2-UNLOCK team of the ENFSI Monopoly project “Certain-FORS,” is designed to prepare forensic scientists and practitioners for the 2025 fUNdamentaL fOrensiC Knowledge (UNLOCK) Examination.

This online examination aims to develop, assess and demonstrate general forensic science knowledge and support harmonized practices across ENFSI laboratories. The 2025 examination session will be available free of charge and is scheduled for the second semester (July – December) of 2025. This examination offers a unique opportunity for forensic practitioners to showcase their general forensic competence on a European level.

Target Audience: The workshop is intended for forensic scientists and practitioners who plan to take the UNLOCK examination or are interested in enhancing their general forensic science knowledge.

Workshop Objectives:

Introduction to the UNLOCK reader and examination: Explanation of the reader’s structure and exam’s organization.Key Topics Covered: Overview of the subjects included in the reader and example of a quiz.Guided Preparation: Description of the essential literature provided in the reader and an interactive Q&A session to address participants’ questions Participant Requirements:

Pre-registration: Early registration is encouraged to allow participants time to review the reader, which will be distributed to ENFSI laboratories via designated contacts provided by the UNLOCK team.Preparation: Participants should prepare questions in advance, based on their initial review of the material.Post-workshop Access: Participants will receive access to an online platform to support their continued preparation.For any inquiries, please contact: unlock@unil.ch.

Wednesday 28th May – 90 Minute Workshops – 14:45 – 16:15

Conference Track: Digital Evidence: Mobile Device, Network and Location Forensics

Presenters/facilitators: A. Desbiolles1, B. Meylan1, J. Polewczyk1, T. Souvignet1, I. Labidi
Affiliations: 1School of Criminal Justice, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
Date: Wednesday 28th May 2025                          Time: 14:45 – 16:15
Cost: €20 including one tea and coffee break
Target audience: Forensic practitioner/caseworker, Academic researcher/lecturer, Student/postgraduate
Requirements: The participants have to bring their own personal computer (MAC highly recommended).
Maximum participants: 20 
Description: Apple Unified Logs (AUL) were introduced almost a decade ago, and over the years the amount of data available has grown significantly. However, the full potential of this data source remains somewhat untapped. As we approach the tenth anniversary of AUL, we want to bring it back into the spotlight and explore future applications and upcoming challenges in interpreting and visualising the rich data it provides. This workshop will also present practical use cases to underline the investigative possibilities.

The goal of this workshop is to provide attendees with hands-on experience with Apple Unified Logs and highlight their potential for forensic investigations. Attendees will learn how to collect, analyse and categorise logs to uncover the valuable insights they can provide in an investigative context.

Ideally, attendees will bring their own Macbook laptop and iOS device so that they can uncover their own traces and reconstruct their activities.

Conference Track: Case Studies: Emerging Technologies in casework

Presenters/facilitators: N. Osborne1, M. Taylor2, H. Waltke3
Affiliations: 1National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST, Contractor), Auckland, New Zealand, 2National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Gaithersburg, United States, 3National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST, Contractor), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Date: Wednesday 28th May 2025                            Time: 14:45 – 16:15
Cost: €20
Target audience: Forensic practitioner/caseworker, Service agent, Commercial forensic provider, Student/postgraduate, Academic researcher/lecturer, Industry
Requirements:
Maximum participants: 60 
Description: Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize forensic science by enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and consistency across various disciplines. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is leading efforts to understand how forensic science service providers (FSSPs) can safely integrate trustworthy AI into their processes. Part of this effort includes the development of use case cards and an inventory of possible use cases. Each use case card presents a specific scenario or example that describes how AI technology can be applied to address a challenge or transform a process within forensic science.

Participants will learn how the NIST AI Use Case Inventory serves as a comprehensive resource for identifying where AI can be applied to transform forensic processes. The workshop will also showcase how NIST’s forensic science process maps—which outline key decision points in forensic examinations—can be used to recognize and evaluate potential AI use case opportunities.

Key topics include:

The Transformative Potential of AI in Forensic Science: Understanding how AI technologies can revolutionize forensic methodologies and outcomes.Introduction to the NIST AI Use Case Inventory: Exploring a curated list of AI applications in forensic contexts, providing a roadmap for adoption.Understanding and Applying NIST’s Process Maps to Identify AI Opportunities: Practical guidance for FSSPs on leveraging process maps to uncover and assess AI use cases.By the end of the workshop, attendees will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to consider and implement AI solutions, driving innovation and improvement in their forensic practices.

Wednesday 28th May – 90 Minute Workshop – 16:45 – 18:15

Conference Theme: Forensic Management and Quality Systems: Quality Systems and Accreditation

Presenters/facilitators: A. Mattei1, F. Zampa2, J. Buegler3, A. Kneppers4, M. Weddfelt5, P. Maida1
Affiliations: 1Raggruppamento Carabinieri Investigazioni Scientifiche, Reparto Investigazioni Scientifiche di Messina, Messina, Italy, 2Raggruppamento Carabinieri Investigazioni Scientifiche, Reparto Investigazioni Scientifiche di Parma, Parma, Italy, 3Bavarian State Bureau of Investigation, Munich, Germany, 4Netherlands Forensic Institute, The Hague, Netherlands, 5Swedish National Forensic Centre, Linkoeping, Sweden
Date: Wednesday 28th May 2025                          Time: 16:45 – 18:15
Cost: €20 including one tea and coffee break
Target audience: Forensic practitioner/caseworker, Commercial forensic provider, Academic researcher/lecturer, Industry
Requirements: N/A
Maximum participants: 30 
Description: The learning objective of this interactive workshop is to provide insights into the design and realisation of a multidisciplinary collaborative exercise (CE). Interdisciplinary examination of forensic exhibits requires careful consideration of how forensic examinations can influence each other. This effect can be direct and obvious, or indirect and understated. A multidisciplinary CE should test the ability of a forensic laboratory to account for these difficulties. Therefore, the CE should be set up in a way that considers how the applied procedure can influence the ability to recover traces.

Building on lessons learned from previous successful experiences made through the ENFSI EU Direct Grants 2016-2022, this workshop summarises the concepts, planning, design, preparation, implementation, coordination and evaluation of a Multidisciplinary CE, covering a range of forensic disciplines. This means that experts designing the test material should assess sequential recovery plan scenarios. Attention will be given to developing a combination of traces on a test material where the analyses impact each other. These mutual dependencies are referred to as “critical points”. The level of difficulty of an exercise can be controlled at these “critical points” and on specific traces. The multidisciplinary CE is not meant to allow laboratories to benchmark themselves against other laboratories in terms of the outcome of laboratory results or the strength of conclusions, but primarily aims at determining the optimal sequence of examinations. Join us to learn how to make it work and give us valuable insights that will help us do even better in the future!

Thursday 29th May – Half Day Workshop – 09:45 – 13:00

Conference Track: Forensic Management and Quality Systems: Other

Presenters/facilitators: C. Berger1,2, D. Meuwly2,3
Affiliations: 1Leiden University, Faculty of Law, Leiden, Netherlands, 2Netherlands Forensic Institute, Principal scientists, The Hague, Netherlands, 3University of Twente, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, Enschede, Netherlands
Date: Thursday 29th May 2025                Time: 09:45 – 13:00
Cost: €35 including lunch box and coffee break
Target audience: Forensic practitioner/caseworker, Other
Requirements: N/A
Maximum participants: 110
Description: In the past 7 years an international technical committee (TC272) has developed the international standard ISO 21043 Forensic Sciences, which came out just before the EAFS2025 conference.

This is the first international standard for forensic science, based on a worldwide consensus, and a unique opportunity to move forensic science forward.

The workshop facilitators were both lead editors of parts of the standard, which concerns 5 parts:

1) Vocabulary;

2) General requirements for the forensic process, and the recovery and management of items;

3) Analysis;

4) Interpretation;

5) Reporting.

They will offer their unique perspective and the inside story of how the ISO 21043 Forensic Sciences came to be.

Participants will be actively involved in the exchange of views related to the implementation of this worldwide standard.

Knowing the philosophy and reasoning behind every part of the standard the facilitators will help you get an overview of the standard, and how it can benefit your work.

The workshop is aimed at a wide audience, including quality managers, forensic scientists, management and even customers: anyone interested in improving the quality of forensic science, and/or making that quality demonstrable.

Thursday 29th May – 90 Minute Workshop – 09:45 – 11:15

Conference Track: Digital Evidence: Forensic Visualisation (VR, AR, 3D)

Presenters/facilitators: A. Recio1
Affiliations: 1Universidad de Extremadura, 06011, Spain
Date: Thursday 29th May 2025                Time: 09:45 – 11:15
Cost: €20 including one tea and coffee break
Target audience: Forensic practitioner/caseworker, Academic researcher/lecturer, Service agent
Requirements: N/A
Maximum participants: 40 
Description: This workshop provides a comprehensive introduction to the Eyescloud3D platform, showcasing its capabilities in forensic investigations. Participants will learn how to recreate crime scenes and analyze evidence using advanced 3D visualization tools.

The session is divided into three key parts to give a thorough understanding of the technology and its practical applications.

First, we will introduce the Eyescloud3D platform and explain the fundamentals of photogrammetry, the process behind 3D scene generation. Participants will discover how this technology converts images into detailed 3D models, essential for analyzing forensic evidence and crime scenes.

In the second part, we will demonstrate hands-on scene creation. Using dummies, objects, and other crime scene elements, participants will observe the process of real-time scene reconstruction. You will learn how to efficiently gather data and generate accurate 3D representations that can be used to assess forensic evidence.

The final part of the workshop will focus on the analysis tools within the 3D viewer. We will show how to navigate through the models and interact with key features to interpret the data and draw conclusions.

By the end of the workshop, participants will have practical skills to recreate and analyze 3D crime scenes, helping to enhance forensic investigations and evidence evaluation using Eyescloud3D.

Thursday 29th May – 90 Minute Workshops – 14:45 – 16:15

Conference Track: DNA and Body Fluids: Body Fluid Identification

Presenters/facilitators: N. Subhashini1
Affiliations: 1SERATEC GmbH, Research and Development, Göttingen, Germany
Date: Thursday 29th May 2025                Time: 14:45 – 16:15
Cost: €20 including one tea and coffee break
Target audience: Academic researcher/lecturer, Forensic practitioner/caseworker, Student/postgraduate, Industry, Commercial forensic provider, Other
Requirements: N/A
Maximum participants: 20 
Description: An engaging workshop on the application of lateral flow assays in forensic science. Designed for researchers and criminalists, this session explores cutting-edge techniques for rapid body fluid identification at crime scenes and laboratories. Learn how lateral flow technology enhances forensic investigations with its portability, specificity, and speed. Through hands-on demonstrations and case studies, participants will gain practical insights into optimizing these tests for DNA extraction and forensic analysis. The workshop also explores the latest breakthroughs in body fluid identification using innovative DNA and RNA detection. Engage in hands-on demonstrations, understand the science behind nucleic acid based lateral flow assays, and collaborate with peers on applying this groundbreaking technology to forensic casework. Join us and advance your forensic toolkit!