ASQDE 84th Annual Conference
August 17-20, 2026
REGISTER NOW for the 2026 Virtual Conference
From its early days relying on subjective opinion, the forensic document discipline has evolved into a rigorous scientific practice with standardized meth-odologies, advanced technologies, and professional organizations that promote continual scientific advancement.
The ASQDE is proud to be a leader in this pursuit, making our discipline an indispensable pillar within the scientific community and the judicial system.
REGISTER FOR THE 2026 VIRTUAL ASQDE CONFERENCE
We look forward to an interesting and collaborative program in August!
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The presentations/posters will be pre-recorded and broadcast at specified times in the program hours. There will be a live Q&A for all participants (presenters and attendees) to interact after each presentation broadcast.
The workshops will contain some pre-recorded parts but will contain live breakout sessions for smaller interactions. This will satisfy the interaction requirements for continuing education points for those who are certified by the ABFDE.
The goal is to make the event as interactive as possible even in the virtual platform.
The recorded presentations will be available for 30 days on demand AFTER the broadcast. Details will be provided to registrants when known.
Conference Forms & Information
Early registration (through Aug. 1):
ASQDE MEMBERS: $400
INVITED GUESTS: $500
TRAINEES/STUDENTS: $350
Late registration (Aug. 2-10):
ASQDE MEMBERS: $500
INVITED GUESTS: $600
TRAINEES/STUDENTS: $350 (no increase)
PLEASE NOTE:
For U.S. government agencies that require an invoice to pay, funds must be received within 5 days of the billed registration level or the higher amount will be due.
PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED BY AUGUST 15 TO RECEIVE ACCESS TO THE CONFERENCE.
Your registration is completed when paid through PayPal by debit or credit card; no Paypal account required.
U.S. Government agencies may request an invoice for the early rate as long as payment is received no later than August 6. For the late rate, payment must be received no later than August 15.
ASQDE Conference Refund Policy
Requests for refunds must be submitted to asqdeoffice@asqde.org by August 5, 2026 and will be subject to a $25 administrative fee. If you submitted an abstract that was accepted for the program and you have already pre-recorded your session, no refund will be given.
NOTE: International members or guests who cannot complete payment through Paypal may select the wire transfer/EFT option to register. An invoice with bank details will be sent. Payment must be received by August 1 to qualify for the early rate.
If you have questions, please email asqdeoffice@asqde.org.
The abstract deadline has closed.
Submissions are automatically routed to the Program Chair and committee for review. No submissions are accepted by fax, mail, or email. Submitters will be contacted by early June.
Be sure to have this information ready before submitting:
- Title
- Abstract
- Format (poster, presentation, panel, workshop)
- Length of presentation (excluding Q & A)
- Who will present (if applicable)
- Names of all co-authors (for participation credit
- Short bio of ONLY the presenter (current employment, training and education written in third person).
Please note these key tips:
- Presentations will be recorded and run at a scheduled time on the agenda in order to have live Q & A participation.
- Information about poster presentations will be provided after abstract approval.
- Final recorded presentations/posters are due July 10.
When your abstract is accepted, you’ll receive instructions on how to prepare and submit your presentation.
Conference registration is required for all program participants.
Non-Members: You must request a guest invitation from an ASQDE member and receive an official invitation by email in order to attend or participate in this meeting.
If you do not know a member who will request an invitation for you, please complete this non-member invitation request form to request a guest invitation (you will be asked to upload your CV with the request). You may still submit an abstract pending approval of your invitation.
You must request a guest invitation from an ASQDE member and receive an official invitation by email in order to attend or participate in this meeting.
If you do not know a member who will request an invitation for you, please request one at the link below. You will be asked to upload your CV with the request.
The Executive Committee will review all guest invitation requests. Invitations are sent by email to approved invitees.
The Virtual Exhibitor Show will run the course of the meeting from Monday, Aug. 17 through Thursday, Aug. 20.
Two levels of sponsorship are available: Sponsor (2 available) or Exhibitor (8 available).
The nonrefundable deposit is due by July 1 to secure a space. Payment in full must be received by July 15.
Read the Prospectus for the full details of the Virtual Exhibitor Show.
For more information, contact the ASQDE Exhibitor Coordinator.