The GAIAI Conference is a culmination of Forensic and Crime Scene Professionals who offer a full week packed with scientific, technical and operational lectures, as well as hands-on workshops focused on a wide variety of topics. Topics include Crime Scene Investigation and Processing, Photography, the collection and examination of Latent Print, Footwear and Tire Track, and Bloodstain Pattern Evidence, and many other types of impression and identification evidence disciplines.
This Conference is a cost-effective and time-efficient investment in your career as well as your standing in the profession. This is your opportunity to stay in tune with professional standards, certification, and the latest issues related to forensic science and crime scene evidence.
2026 GAIAI Conference Details
The 2026 Conference will be held at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee, NC on September 14-18th, 2026.
Attendee Registration
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Hotel Registration
Attendees and Vendors are responsible for securing their hotel stay for the length of the conference.
Vendor Registration
The GAIAI could not make conferences like this happen without a diverse Vendor base. Vendors who wish to participate in our annual conference gain access to our diverse membership base. If you are interested in attending the conference as a vendor, please download our Vendor Prospectus and follow the instructions on the last page for submission.
Conference Schedule
2025 Conference Memories
