The IAI's 2025 Annual Educational Conference meets the core aspects of the IAI Mission - education and professional development. There will be a full week of high-quality, cutting-edge education and hands-on training in forensic physical evidence examination and crime scene processing.
ORLANDO, FLORIDA
The IAI Conference will be held in Orlando, Florida at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort
Attendees will have the opportunity to experience a full week of professional, scientific, and technical lectures in the disciplines of Biometric, Bloodstain Pattern, Crime Scene, Digital, Facial Identification, Footwear and Tire Track, Forensic Art, Photography, DNA, Ten Print and Latent Print Evidence.
The IAI conference is the best place for experts in these fields to stay up to date on the latest techniques, technologies and issues in forensic science, and to learn more about quality assurance, standards developments, and the most comprehensive forensic certification program in the world.
More than being the Theme Park Capital of the World, Orlando offers an unparalleled mix of unique experiences and endless options for excitement. There are more than 5,000 restaurants featuring celebrity chefs, local favorites, at every price point and for every taste. Orlando is also home for terrific nightlife and entertainment, world-class shopping and great outdoor opportunities as well. All that and a lot more is awaiting you in Orlando!!
Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando, Florida
All educational sessions, meetings, exhibits and events will be held at the Rosen Shingle Creek
The 2025 IAI Conference will be self-contained in the Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando’s Premier AAA Four Diamond resort.
Rosen Shingle Creek is one of the largest full-service convention hotels in Central Florida. The AAA Four Diamond 255-acre luxury hotel offers fifteen dining/lounging options, four outdoor swimming pools, two lighted tennis courts, basketball court, an 18-hole championship golf course, nature trails, seasonal fishing, a day spa, fitness center, and more
Rosen Shingle Creek is a one-of-a-kind hotel that promises incredible experiences and delivers exceptional luxury.
ROSEN SHINGLE CREEK HOTEL RESERVATIONS
IAI Conference Rate is $140 per night exclusive of taxes.
The hotel room rate for the IAI Group is $140/night (exclusive of taxes). Reservations must be secured for one night’s guestroom and tax at the time of booking with either credit card, cash or check. The cut-off date for the Conference Room Rate is when the secured conference block is filled or Thursday, July 11, 2025 (whichever occurs first) after which all remaining guestrooms will be released back to the Hotel. Reservations after cut-off date will be accepted based on availability.
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
Registration will open in the Spring 2025
FULL REGISTRATION
IAI Member Advance Registration, prior to 7/31/25 is $495 (U.S.) and $545 (U.S.) onsite. Non-Member Advance Registration, prior to 7/31/25 is $595 (U.S.) and $645 (U.S.) onsite.
Individual Workshops sessions are additional and average $35 to $150 (U.S.) per class.
Full Registration Includes: All conference materials; the Sunday President’s Reception; Discipline Networking Event; Exhibit Grand Opening Reception; Tuesday night Poster Presentation/Photo Contest and Reception; and the Friday night Installation and Closing Banquet. (Note: receptions are not full meals)
The full registration DOES NOT include workshops that require an additional fee, hotel accommodations, or travel.
STUDENT REGISTRATION
Student registration, prior to 7/31/25 is $295 (U.S.) and $345 onsite. To qualify as a Student Registrant, individuals must be full-time college students, with a major in forensic science-related field or law enforcement, taking 12 or more semester hours/credits or the equivalent in quarter hours/credits for undergraduate study and at least 9 semester hours/credits or the equivalent in quarter hours/ credits for graduate study. Students must provide a letter or transcript from their educational institution stating the number of credits currently being taken to the IAI Registrar. The words full-time student will not suffice.
A Student Registrant receives all benefits of the Full Registration with the exception of the Friday night Banquet (tickets may be purchased separately for that event) and workshops will require an additional fee. Registration does not include hotel accommodations or travel. Also see the opportunity for Student Poster Presentations.
DAILY REGISTRATION
Daily registration is $375 (U.S.) per day prior to 7/31/25 and $425 (U.S.) per day onsite.
Daily registrants will receive only the non-fee educational sessions for that day and entrance to Exhibit Hall. Workshops require additional fees.
GUEST REGISTRATION
A Guest Registration is for the Spouse/Guest of a full registrant. The registration fee is $275 (U.S.) prior to 7/31/25 and $300 (U.S.) onsite. This registration includes the Sunday President’s Reception, Monday Exhibit Grand Opening Reception; Tuesday Night Poster Presentation/Photo Contest and Reception; and the Friday night Installation Banquet.
GENERAL CONFERENCE INFORMATION
Candace Candy Murray
Conference Planner
(407) 810-6112
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Mary Mattingly
Conference Registrar
(407) 733-1519
CONFERENCE EXHIBITOR INFORMATION
William Schade
Exhibit / Sponsor Coordinator
(727) 259-3332
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM INFORMATION