NEAFS/MAAFS 2026 Annual Meeting

A joint annual meeting for forensic scientists organized by the Mid-Atlantic Association of Forensic Scientists (MAAFS) and the Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists (NEAFS). The conference will include general sessions, a vendor hall, and various workshops covering topics such as mass spectrometry, ISO 17025 in forensic laboratories, vibrational spectroscopy, DNA extraction strategies, professional ethics, statistical sampling plans for seized-drug analysis, next-generation sequencing, drug sample analysis, forensic entomology, LC-MS/MS method development, advanced instrument maintenance, polarized light microscopy, leadership and legal topics, STR DNA statistical analyses, direct ionization techniques, OSAC IGSR standards, and analytical approaches for drugs across the toxicology spectrum. The event offers opportunities for professional networking, presentation of research, and participation in student and educator forums.