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International Symposium on Human Identification (ISHI 2026)

Organized by International Symposium on Human Identification (ISHI)

The International Symposium on Human Identification (ISHI) is the largest annual meeting focused entirely on DNA forensics.

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Dates: Oct 26-29, 2026
Location: Providence, RI
Deadline: Aug 23, 2026
Attendees: 900
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About this conference

The International Symposium on Human Identification (ISHI) is the largest annual meeting focused entirely on DNA forensics. The conference offers two and a half days of General Session talks featuring industry leaders and emerging technologies, over 95 Scientific Poster presentations, and an exhibit hall with more than 45 vendors in the forensic field. Attendees can expect organized networking opportunities, sessions packed with emerging technologies, validation strategies, and courtroom-ready insights. Registration includes access to General Session presentations, the exhibit hall, breakfast (Tuesday-Thursday), lunch (Tuesday-Wednesday), the Welcome Reception, and an off-site dinner event. Pre and post-conference workshops are also available for an additional charge.

Sponsorship options

Sponsorship opportunities include Gold ($10,875), Silver ($7,500), and Bronze ($4,200) packages. These packages offer varying benefits such as booth space (10'x20' for Gold/Silver, 10'x10' for Bronze), full conference registrations (5 for Gold, 4 for Silver, 2 for Bronze), premium booth placement, break sponsorships, advertorials/banner advertisements in The ISHI Report digital magazine, 30-second video messages during General Sessions, digital advertisements in ISHI Central, attendee mailing lists, banner ads in the mobile application/virtual platform, and recognition on the conference website and email blasts. Additional opportunities include Vendor Spotlights, additional digital sponsorships, and non-profit tables at a reduced rate. Exhibitor Extras like Break Sponsorships ($2,500), Advertorials in The ISHI Report ($1,500), Half-Page Ads ($900), Banner Ads ($600), Digital Advertisements at ISHI Central ($500), and Pre-Show Mailing Lists ($300) are also available. Booth sales open in Spring 2026.