Excellence in Forensic Science Management through Leadership and Innovation
AGENDA
The following is a high level agenda for the 2024 Symposium. Pre-conference activities take place Sunday and Monday, with the full conference taking place from 5:00 PM on Monday through 12:30 PM on Thursday.
A detailed agenda will be listed below beginning in November 2023.
SUNDAY, APRIL 28
8:00 AM Board of Directors meeting
8:00 AM Leadership Academy
8:00 AM Workshops
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Workshops
5:00 PM end of day
5:00 PM Leadership Academy Reception
MONDAY, APRIL 29
6:00 AM Morning Workouts
8:00 AM Leadership Academy
8:00 AM Workshops
10:00 AM Exhibitor Move In
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Workshops
5:00 PM Opening Reception, Symposium Begins
6:30 PM end of day
TUESDAY, APRIL 30
6:00 AM Morning Workouts
7:00 AM Breakfast
7:00 AM RISEN Reception
8:00 AM General Session
12:00 PM Lunch
1:30 PM Breakout and General Sessions
5:00 PM end of day
6:30 PM Offsite Event
WEDNESDAY, MAY 1
6:00 AM Morning Workouts
7:00 AM Breakfast
8:00 AM Breakout Sessions
12:00 PM Lunch
1:30 PM Business Meeting and General Session
3:30 PM Closing Reception
6:00 PM President's and Awards Dinner
9:00 PM end of day
THURSDAY, MAY 2
6:00 AM Morning Workouts
7:00 AM The Breakfast Club
8:00 AM Breakout and General Sessions
12:30 PM Symposium Ends
SPECIAL EVENTS
Registration for all special events can be added on in your existing registration, utilizing the registration button at the top of the website.
Pre-Conference Excursions
More information coming soon!
When: Sunday, April 28 and Monday, April 29
Where: TBD
Cost: TBD. Pre-registration required.
Leadership Academy Reception
Current Leadership Academy attendees and previous Academy graduates are invited to come together and connect over successful completion of a challenging course!
When: Sunday, April 28, 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Where: TBD
Cost: $0. Open to current and previous Leadership Academy attendees. Pre-registration requested.
R.I.S.E.N. Breakfast Reception
Retirees, International, Students, Emeritus, New Attendees
First-time ASCLD Symposium participants, international attendees, retirees, and students are invited to join the current Board of Directors to say hello and thank you, giving you the opportunity to learn about ASCLD and make new friends.
When: Tuesday, April 30, 7:00 - 8:00 AM
Where: TBD
Cost: $0. Open to new, international, retiree, emeritus, and student/faculty attendees. Pre-registration requested.
Offsite Event
Wild Night With The Wildlife! An annual fan-favorite, the offsite event, is back this year at the Birmingham Zoo. Join us for dinner, animal interactions, entertainment, and more. Dress in your best wildlife, safari, or zoo themed costume for a chance to win great prizes.
When: Tuesday, April 30, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Where: Birmingham Zoo
Cost: $40. Pre-registration required.
President's and Awards Dinner
Join us for a celebratory night of dinner and entertainment as we honor ASCLD President Tim Kupferschmid and the 2023 award winners.
When: Wednesday, May 1, 6:00 PM
Where: TBD
Cost: $0 for Full Symposium and Wednesday Day Pass attendees and exhibitors. Pre-registration requested.
The Breakfast Club
For our early-risers, join us for a breakfast session with a keynote speaker and breakfast libations. More information coming soon!
When: Tuesday, April 30, 7:00 - 8:00 AM
Where: TBD
Cost: $0 for Full Symposium and Thursday Day Pass attendees and exhibitors. No registration required.