2024 NAFSB Conference
November 21-22, 2024
Albany, New York
Holiday Inn Express
16 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY 12205
Phone: 518-459-3600
Government rate: $114.00
Block closes October 21, 2024.
Conference Cost & Schedule:
Join NAFSB and receive a discount on your conference fee! The conference registration fee is $150 for NAFSB members and $200 for non-members. The fee is collected at the time of registration. The conference is November 21-22, 2024 from 9:00 am to 5 pm daily with a lunch break. Registration closes Oct. 21, 2024.
Our conference agenda is currently under development. Review the schedule and sessions.
Conference Location & Hotel:
The Conference will be held in Albany, NY at the Holiday Inn Express. The conference center is conveniently located within the hotel and near many restaurants, shopping, and movies, all within walking distance. There are currently 50 hotel rooms reserved for conference registrants at the government rate.
Transportation: The hotel offers a daily airport shuttle from Albany International Airport. It is also conveniently located near the Amtrak train station. On-site parking and electric car charging are available as well.
Conference Meals:
Registrants staying at the Holiday Inn Express can enjoy an express breakfast compliments of the hotel. Beverages, lunch, and snacks are included in the registration fee. Lunch will be provided each day. Please list any dietary preferences in your registration form (such as gluten-free, vegetarian, etc).
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2024 Conference Agenda:
Tentative topics include:
Artifical Intelligence and Forensic Science
Legislative creation of boards and the legal frameworks - Pros & Cons
Lab Independence - a hot topic discussion
How to be an effective member of a forensic science board (training and discussion)
Leadership on legislation
State spotlight(s) on useful existing models of forensic science boards
Making forensic science boards work and become successful
The interface between accreditation and state boards
Dedicated legal advisors for crime labs
Establishing a research culture in forensic laboratories
Laboratory integrity - constructive and accountable responses to issues