Human Identification Solutions (HIDS) Conference

May 13–14, 2025

Virtual

Learn, connect, and get inspired at HIDS

The Human Identification Solutions (HIDS) Conference is where the world’s leading forensic minds converge for two days of learning, collaboration, and inspiration. Since 2015, HIDS has become a must-attend virtual event empowering forensic scientists with knowledge, tools, and strategies to solve real-world challenges.

 

Every keynote, panel discussion, and presentation aims to highlight advancements and insights, driving the global criminal justice community forward. Best of all, this experience is free, accessible anytime and anywhere, and an opportunity to earn continuing education credits.

What attendees can expect

  • Be inspired by leading experts in the field
  • Explore real-world case studies
  • Discover the latest advancements in forensic technologies
  • Connect, collaborate, and exchange ideas with peers from around the world
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      Explore topics that matter

      This year’s event challenges you to push boundaries, discover innovative solutions, and rethink what’s possible. Explore a few of this year’s agenda highlights and join us in driving the future of human identification.

      • The Power of Post-Conviction DNA
      • Integrating FIGG into Forensic Workflows
      • Missing Migrants and the Disappeared
      • DNA Hit of the Year
      • Supporting Mental Health and Well-being in Forensic Science
      • Machine Learning in Forensic Genetics
      • Leveraging Molecular Markers for Body Fluid Identification in Complex Mixtures
      • The Integration of Microhaplotypes in Forensic DNA Analysis
      • From DNA Mixtures to Accurate Phenotype Predictions: Barcoding Single Cells with PhenoTrivium+ Assay
      • Enhancing Human DNA Detection and Recovery in Aquatic Environments
      • Air DNA: Novel Air Collection Method Investigations for Forensic Applications
      • Rapid DNA Implementation

      Go beyond with this year's speakers

      HIDS is your opportunity to learn from—and collaborate with—leading experts in the field. Meet some of our speakers who are pushing boundaries, driving innovation, and shaping the future of human identification.

      Keynote speaker: Amanda Knox

      Exoneree, journalist, and New York Times bestselling author

      Mayra Eduardoff, PhD

      Assistant Professor
      Sam Houston State University

      Michael D. Coble, PhD

      Executive Director
      UNTHSC Center for Human Identification (CHI)

      Katja Anslinger, Prof. Dr.

      Head of Department of Forensic Molecular Biology
      Institute of Legal Medicine, LMU, Munich

      Cordula Haas, Prof. Dr. sc. nat.

      Head of Research Forensic Genetics
      Institute of Forensic Medicine, University of Zurich

      Daniele Podini, PhD

      Chair of the Department of Forensic Sciences and Associate Professor of Forensic Molecular Biology
      The George Washington University

      Leigh A. Clark

      Deputy Director of Forensic Services
      Florida Department of Law Enforcement

      Lisa Grossweiler

      NDIS Custodian
      Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Laboratory Division

      August Woerner

      Assistant Professor, Microbiology, Immunology and Genetics
      University of North Texas Health Science Center

      Dr. Kamlesh Kaitholia

      Scientific Officer, DNA Fingerprinting Unit,
      Regional Forensic Science Laboratory, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

      Pol. Maj. Gen. Watee Asawutmangkul

      Commander, Central Police Forensic Science Division,
      Office of Police Forensic Science, Royal Thai Police

      Chengwen Yang

      Deputy Senior Post Qualification, Weifang City,
      Shandong Province Public Security Bureau Criminal Police Detachment

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