Prof. Dr. Akif İnanıcı
Conference President
Dear esteemed colleagues and fellow forensic science professionals,
It is with great pleasure and honor that I welcome you to the 14th Annual Meeting of the Balkan Academy of Forensic Sciences. This year's conference will be held from the 6th to the 8th of October 2023 in the beautiful city of Istanbul, Turkey.
Our conference aims to bring together forensic science experts from the Balkan region and beyond to discuss the latest research, developments, and trends in forensic science. As the conference president, I am proud to say that we have gathered an exceptional lineup of speakers and presenters who will share their knowledge and expertise on various topics related to forensic science.
The conference program will feature a diverse range of sessions and presentations covering topics such as forensic DNA analysis, digital imaging in forensics, forensic toxicology, forensic anthropology, forensic pathology, forensic nursing and many more. Additionally, we have organized several workshops, poster sessions, and networking opportunities to provide a comprehensive learning experience and foster collaboration among attendees.
As one of the leading events in the field of forensic science, the 14th Annual Meeting of the Balkan Academy of Forensic Sciences promises to be an excellent opportunity for professionals to learn, share their experiences, and broaden their knowledge base. I look forward to welcoming you to Istanbul and to a successful and productive conference.
Keynote Speakers
Ashraf Mozayani
Professor and Executive Director of Forensic Sciences at Texas Southern University
Jason Payne-James
Specialist in Forensic & Legal Medicine
Ex- President - Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine (Royal College of Physicians)
Duarte Nuno Vieira
Professor of Forensic Medicine and Forensic Sciences and of Ethics and Medical Law
John Clark
Forensic Pathologist
Forensic Expert at International Criminal Court
Isabel Riege
Chair INTERPOL DVI Working Group
Deputy Head of DVI Germany
Virginia A. Lynch
MSN, RN, FCNS, DF.IAFN , DF. AAFS, FAAN, Chair, BAFS Forensic Nursing Science Section
General Information
Date & Venue
The Conference will be held in a virtual and face to face format on 06-08 October 2023.
Official Language
The official language of the Conference will be English. Only abstracts submitted in English will be accepted.
Invitation / Confirmation Letters
An official invitation letter will be sent on request. This letter, however, does not constitute any commitment by the Conference organizers to cover registration fees, or other costs connected with participation in the Conference. To make a request for an official invitation letter/confirmation, please contact the congress Secretariat. Letters will be sent by the Conference Secretariat upon completion and payment of registration.
Topics
Anthropology – Odontology
Criminalistics
Forensic Biology & Genetics
Forensic Psychiatry & Behavioural Sciences
Security Studies and Policing
Humanitarian Forensics
Clinical Forensic Medicine
Criminology
Forensic Engineering
Medical Law – Jurisprudence
Sexual Violence
Forensic Nursing
Crime Prevention Strategies
Environmental Forensics
Forensic Pathology
Questioned Documents
Toxicology
General
Venue for the Face-to-Face Attendees
Fişekhane, Istanbul, Türkiye
Address: Kazlıçeşme mah. Kennedy Caddesi, No:52V, Zeytinburnu / İstanbul
Single Room
50€
Per Night
Double Room
65€
Per Night
For reservation please write an email at the address below
mentioning that you will be a participant of BAFS 2023
Accommodation
We have secured rooms at the below seen hotel within walking distance of the conference venue. We strongly recommend reserving hotel accommodations at your earliest convenience as rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
SCIENTIFIC COMMITEE
CONFERENCE PRESIDENT
LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITEE
SCIENTIFIC SECRETARIAT
Ş. Şebnem Özcan
Phone: +90 212 4445001/2011
E-mail: seydasebnem.ozcan@yeniyuzyil.edu.tr
Gavril Petridis
Phone: +90 212 4445001/2011
E-mail: gavril.petridis@yeniyuzyil.edu.tr
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Registration Fees
Early Bird Until 30 August 2023
Early Bird
50€
Until 30 August 2023
Delegate
Early Bird
30€
Until 30 August 2023
Student
After 30 August 2023
After
100€
After 30 August 2023
Delegate
After
75€
After 30 August 2023
Student
Euro Account
Bank
Ziraat Bank
Account Name
Arched Group
IBAN
XK051701017700012746
SWIFT
NLPR XK PR
*Please remember to specify the name of the Congress (BAFS2023) and the participant’s name on the bank transfer document.
*You can transfer your registration fee by wise.com to avoid extra transfer payments.
*For payment with credit card please contact the Administrative Secretariat
The registration fee includes:
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Participation in the scientific program
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Printed material of the Meeting
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Password for the recorded event
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The conference fee includes also “2023 Annual Dues” for the members and for the new membership applications. We encourage new memberships. The program will be recorded for the availability to all meeting registrants and BAFS Members for three months post-conference through YouTube
Administrative Secretariat
+90 533 414 1913