2023 Annual Conference

IABPA

2023 Annual Conference

Baltimore Inner Harbor Visitor Center | Visit Baltimore

Baltimore, Maryland

USA

October 9 - 13, 2023

Celebrating our 40th Anniversary

1983 - 2023

The Venue

Event Hosts

Conference Schedule/Workshops

View/Download PDF: 2023 IABPA Conference Schedule

Updated: September 1, 2023

Call for Presentations:

If you have an interesting case, BPA research or a related topic that you would like to present, follow the link below for requirements and instructions for submitting an abstract. Abstracts will be sent by email to Jenn Karschner

More info.... Call for Presentations

Abstract:

Forensic science evidence is very important in legal proceedings. It plays a critical –and growing– role in convicting the guilty and exonerating the innocent. For many decades much of the forensic evidence has been generally accepted as impartial, objective and even ‘infallible’. The last 15 years or so, however, have seen major new insights and discoveries about the true nature and limitations of forensic science evidence. When it comes to Bloodstain Pattern Analysis (BPA), the issues are magnified, mainly because BPA conclusions are often about activities rather than source, and BPA often depends and relies on contextual information. This Keynote will examine the reliability, validity, error rate, and bias in BPA, and speculate about the future of BPA.

Bio:

Itiel Dror (Ph.D. Harvard) is a cognitive neuroscientist who is interested in the cognitive architecture that underpins expert decision making. Dror's research, published in over 150 research articles, cited over 10,000 times (source: Google Scholar), demonstrates human vulnerabilities in expert judgments and decision making. He has worked in a variety of domains, from policing and aviation, to medical experts and bankers, showing that human factors impact even hard working, dedicated and competent experts. Specifically, in the forensic science domain he has focused attention and highlighted the role of the human experts in forensic decision making, and how cognitive factors can distort observations and conclusions. Dr. Dror has worked with and trained many forensic examiners in various agencies across the globe on how to minimize errors and enhance forensic decision making. More information is at: http://www.cci-hq.com

Registration Packages/Fees:

MEMBERS (in Person) - $450 USD
NON-MEMBERS (in Person) - $500 USD
STUDENTS (in Person) - $350 USD
VENDORS/EXHIBITORS - $1000.00
- (For more information regarding vendor and/or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jenn Karschner)

Banquet Guest Dinner Ticket - $50 USD
- Registration includes banquet dinner ticket for all registered attendees.
- To purchase a Banquet Guest Dinner Ticket separately, click HERE or go to our online store located under the Membership tab.

SPONSORSHIP Packages:

Please contact us for more detailed pricing information

Bronze
- Includes Vendor/Exhibitor package benefits, plus your company name listed as a sponsor in the conference program and a 1/4 page advertisement in the program.
Silver
- Includes Vendor/Exhibitor package benefits, plus your company name and logo listed as a sponsor in the conference program, a 1/2 page advertisement in the program, and name recognition by the conference master of ceremonies prior to one of the speaking sessions.
Gold
- Includes Vendor/Exhibitor package benefits, plus your company name listed as a sponsor in the conference program and a FULL 1/2 page advertisement in the program.

Special Sponsorships opportunities are also available. More info...

Hotel Reservations:

Our initial block of rooms has been filled. In response, the hotel has allotted additional rooms and extended the special rate for us.

Use this link for Hotel conference rate discount : Sheraton Hotel - IABPA 2023
- Standard Room Rates: USD$137.00*
- Includes Wi-Fi
- Cut-off date for reservation discount: September 15, 2023