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2026 Conference

Animal ForensiCon

ISAFS logoInternational Society for Animal Forensic Sciences

Animal ForensiCon: The Animal Forensic Investigations Conference

Animal ForensiCon will be held May 6–8, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. The conference includes workshops and educational sessions related to animal forensic investigations.

DatesMay 6–8, 2026
LocationOrlando, Florida
HostUF Veterinary Forensic Sciences Laboratory
Conference InformationContact ISAFS

ForensiCon offers workshops and educational sessions on a wide variety of topics pertaining to criminal investigations, law, small animal investigations, equine and livestock investigations, and wildlife crimes.

Attendees will have the opportunity to network with faculty, experts, and investigators.

Criminal InvestigationsAnimal forensic investigation topics related to casework and evidence.
LawLegal education related to animal crime investigations and prosecutions.
Small Animal InvestigationsForensic topics involving companion animals and related investigations.
Wildlife CrimesEducational sessions related to crimes involving wildlife.
Equine InvestigationsAnimal forensic education involving horses and related casework.
Livestock InvestigationsAnimal forensic topics involving livestock and agricultural animals.

2026 Agenda

Three days of animal forensic education.

The 2026 Animal ForensiCon agenda includes workshops, masterclasses, panels, information sessions, and invited presentations.

Wednesday, May 6

Workshops & Masterclasses

  • Forensic Photography
  • Forensic Entomology: Collection and Shipping
  • Veterinary Forensic Medicine
  • Animal Crime Scene Processing
  • Crimes Against Wildlife
  • Animal Cruelty and Human Violence
Thursday, May 7

Panels & Information Sessions

  • Opening Remarks
  • Reptile Husbandry and Welfare
  • Disaster Response
  • Illegal Gambling Investigations
  • Digital Evidence
  • Faculty, expert, and investigator networking
Friday, May 8

Animal Forensic Presentations

  • Clinical Pathology Data
  • Animal Forensics: Ballistics
  • Microwave Injuries in Rats
  • Animal Law
  • Animal forensic investigation education
  • Professional collaboration
Conference

Event

July 7, 2026 – July 15, 2026

Event

Conference Purpose

A meeting place for animal forensic investigation professionals.

Animal ForensiCon brings together professionals involved in animal forensic investigations, including investigators, attorneys, veterinarians, veterinary technicians, animal care professionals, faculty, experts, and students.

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Who Attends

Open to anyone interested in animal forensic investigations.

  • Investigators
  • Attorneys
  • Veterinarians
  • Veterinary technicians
  • Animal care professionals
  • Law enforcement
  • Animal control officers
  • University students
  • Faculty
  • Subject matter experts

Previous Conference

2025 Animal ForensiCon

The 2025 Animal ForensiCon was a three-day event offered in Daytona Beach Shores, Florida and hosted by the University of Florida’s Veterinary Forensic Sciences Laboratory.

2025 Conference Page

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