Edinburgh, Scotland • 11 September 2026
The Society of Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (SoFIGG) will hold its first annual symposium on 11 September 2026 (Friday) in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
This landmark event will bring together experts and emerging voices from across the fields of forensic investigative genetic genealogy (FIGG), forensic science, genomics, bioethics, and genealogy to discuss the latest developments, challenges, and opportunities in this fast-evolving discipline.
Call for speakers
The call for speakers is now open.
We invite proposals for talks from FIGG practitioners, forensic scientists, genealogists, geneticists, bioethicists, legal experts, and other professionals working in FIGG-related areas.
Prospective speakers are asked to submit the following materials to
📧 contact@sofigg.org
Submission requirements
- Talk title
- Abstract (up to 300 words)
- Speaker bio (up to 150 words)
- Affiliation and contact details
Talks are scheduled for 25-minute time slots — 20 minutes for presentation plus 5 minutes for Q&A.
Speakers will be selected based on relevance, clarity, and originality. Accepted presenters will receive detailed guidance on format, audiovisual requirements, and travel information closer to the event date.
Key dates
- Submission deadline: 15 February 2026
- Notification of acceptance: 15 March 2026
- Symposium date: 11 September 2026
Attend the Symposium
Not planning to speak but want to attend?
👉 Click here to register your interest and be notified when attendee registration opens.
Venue
Edinburgh (city centre), Scotland, UK — venue details to be announced soon.
