IAFS: International Association of Forensic Sciences Triennial Meeting
IAFS - International Association of Forensic Sciences is a forensic medicine congress organized by the International Association of Forensic Sciences (IAFS). The most recent edition, IAFS 2026: 24th Triennial Meeting of the International Association of Forensic Sciences, took place from 25 to 30 May 2026 in Sofia, Bulgaria. Dates for the next edition are not listed yet.
| Organizer | International Association of Forensic Sciences (IAFS) |
|---|---|
| Field | Forensic Medicine |
The IAFS Triennial Meeting is the scientific meeting of the International Association of Forensic Sciences. It covers the forensic sciences, including forensic medicine. The meeting is held every three years. It rotates between countries worldwide: the 24th meeting took place in Sofia in May 2026, and the next is planned for Rio de Janeiro in 2029.
Editions
| Edition | Dates | City | Venue | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IAFS 2026: 24th Triennial Meeting of the International Association of Forensic Sciences | 25 to 30 May 2026 | Sofia, Bulgaria |
Questions and answers
How often does the IAFS meeting take place?
The IAFS meeting is held every three years.
Where is the next IAFS meeting?
The next IAFS triennial meeting will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 2029.
Who organizes the IAFS meeting?
It is the triennial meeting of the International Association of Forensic Sciences.
Where was IAFS 2026 held?
IAFS 2026 took place from 25 to 30 May 2026 in Sofia, Bulgaria.