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ConferenceLocationDescription
AAFS 69th Annual Scientific MeetingNew Orleans, Louisiana, USAAs a professional society dedicated to the application of science to the law, the AAFS is committed to the promotion of education and the elevation of accuracy, precision, and specificity in the forensic sciences.
AES International Conference on Audio ForensicsArlington, Virginia, USAThe Audio Engineering Societys mission is to promote the science and practice of audio by bringing leading people and ideas together.
Annual Computer Security Applications ConferenceSan Juan, Puerto RicoACSAC brings together cutting edge researchers, with a broad cross-section of security professionals drawn from industry, government and academia, gathered to present and discuss the latest security results and topics.
Annual FIRST Conference on Computer Security Incident HandlingSan Juan, Puerto RicoFIRST is an international confederation of trusted computer incident response teams who cooperatively handle computer security incidents and promote incident prevention programs.
Annual Open Source Digital Forensics Conference (OSDFCon)Herndon, VA, USAThe single-day event focuses exclusively on open source digital forensics tools and allows attendees to learn about new software. The short talks are packed with information and present a unique opportunity to learn about new (often free) tools and provide feedback directly to developers.
CTIN Digital Forensics ConferenceRedmond, WA, USA
Cyber-Attacks, Internet Investigations, Forensic Analysis, and Electronic Records (CIIFER)Harrisonburg, Virginia, USAFree of charge. CIIFER is a two-day conference (overview attached) featuring a multi-track agenda (attached) that will include: in-depth basic and advanced training on cyber-attacks, forensic analysis of digital devices, and obtaining digital records from third parties such as cellphone and Internet providers. It will feature presentations from Facebook, Google, FBI experts, and specialists from around Virginia in digital evidence and criminal investigations. Prosecutors and law enforcement of all experience levels are welcome.
DFRWS EU/IMFÜberlingen, Lake Constance, GermanyBringing together researchers, industry, tool developers, academics, law enforcement, and military to tackle the challenges in digital forensic science.
DFRWS USAAustin, Texas, USABringing together researchers, industry, tool developers, academics, law enforcement, and military to tackle the challenges in digital forensic science.
Financial Crimes & Digital EvidenceSalem, Oregon, USAThe mission of the Financial Crimes & Digital Evidence Conference is to provide investigators and prosecutors who handle financial crimes, and private-sector personnel who assist them in doing so, the best possible training to assist in the (1) prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of financial fraud; (2) acquisition, preservation and use of digital evidence; and (3) building of law enforcement-related networks to hold accountable those who perpetrate financial fraud. The conference addresses the most recent trends in fraud, best practices in the acquisition and use of digital evidence, and incisive search and seizure legal updates.
International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP) Working Group on Digital ForensicsOrlando, Florida, USAIFIP Working Group 11.9 on Digital Forensics is an active international community of scientists, engineers and practitioners dedicated to advancing the state of the art of research and practice in the emerging field of digital forensics.
Magnet User SummitNashville, Tennessee, USAThe Magnet User Summit is a two-day conference that provides an opportunity to hear from guest speakers on the latest trends in digital forensics and for you to attend hands-on labs that will give you a unique opportunity to go in-depth with Magnet Forensics products.
NDSS SymposiumSan Diego, California, USAThe Network and Distributed System Security Symposium fosters information exchange among researchers and practitioners of network and distributed system security.
Objective by the SeaMaui, Hawaii, USAApple/Mac Conference
Paraben ConferencePark City, Utah, USAThis 2-day event brings together industry experts on a variety of topics in both lectures and labs.
ResponderConHerndon, VA, USAResponderCon: Investigating Ransomware is dedicated to helping cyber responders and DFIR examiners investigate ransomware. While other events focus on preventing the attack, this focuses on what to do after it happens.
SANS Annual DFIR SummitAustin, Texas, USAAnnual SANS Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR) Summit is the most comprehensive DFIR event of the year, bringing together an influential group of experts, quality training, and industry networking opportunities in one place.
Techno Security & Digital Forensics ConferenceMyrtle Beach, SC, USAThis conference, previously known as the Techno Security & Forensics Investigations Conference held in conjunction with Mobile Forensics World, welcomes corporate network security professionals, federal, state and local law enforcement digital forensic specialists, corporate and private forensic examiners, and industry leaders from the US and around the world.
Texas Cyber SummitSan Antonio, Texas, USATexas Cyber Summit is a premier cyber security conference held in San Antonio with the mission of spreading knowledge and interest in the field of Cyber Security.
Women in CybersecurityPittsburgh, Philadelphia, USAWomen in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) is the premier organization with national reach dedicated to bringing together women in cybersecurity from academia, research and industry to share knowledge, experience, networking and mentoring.