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ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS

Presentations at the ASCLD Symposium are given by members of the forensic leadership community. This year, ASCLD is looking for experienced speakers, long time ASCLD presenters, and first-timers to present on topics including leadership and discipline specific information especially in regards to working with other disciplines. A full list of requested topics by attendees can be found in the abstract submission portal. 

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NEW for the 2025 event, abstract submissions will be broken into two deadline groups. Read carefully to ensure you submit on time. 

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Dates and details

  • Event theme: Forensic Synergy: Uniting Knowledge, Driving Excellence

  • Event dates: April 4 - 8, 2025

  • Event location: Hyatt Regency Denver at the Colorado Convention Center

    • All presentations are in person, no virtual options are provided. By submitting an abstract for consideration, you are promising your ability to present in person at the Symposium. ​

  • WORKSHOPS​

    • Four to eight hour pre-conference sessions​

    • Abstract submissions open: July 29, 2024

    • Abstract submissions close: August 23, 2024

    • Notification date: end of September 

  • GENERAL AND BREAKOUT SESSIONS​

    • 20 to 30 minutes​

    • Abstract submissions open: August 19, 2024

    • Abstract submission close: September 27, 2024

    • Notification date: mid November

  • The submission deadlines are firm, and no submissions or updates to either presentation type will be accepted after that time​

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Submission types and themes

  • ASCLD is accepting submissions for half and full day pre-conference workshops, general sessions, breakout sessions, and poster presentations

  • ASCLD is accepting submissions in the following categories: hard science (DNA, toxicology, firearms, trace evidence, digital, fingerprint, etc.), collaboration, innovation, technology, leadership, DEI, advocacy/grants/financial resources, and legal

    • Preference will be given to talks focused on collaboration and leadership​

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Information required for submitting

  • Speaker must submit their own session. Colleagues and assistants may not submit talks on a speakers behalf. 

  • Speaker information for every speaker and moderator that will be part of your session: contact information, headshot, personal biography

  • Session information: abstract title, abstract description as it should be publicized on the conference website

    • No edits, including spelling or grammar, will be made on your behalf​

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