Where Forensic Science, Technology, and Innovation come together 

The Forensics Europe Expo conference brings together world-leading experts, practitioners, researchers and innovators across the full spectrum of forensic science and investigation. Designed with direct input from our newly formed Advisory Board of senior forensic, policing and academic leaders, the programme delivers practical insight, cutting-edge research, and real-world application across three core pillars.

Building on the success of The Blue Light Show (winner of Programme of the Year) the 2026 conference introduces a refreshed direction, a higher calibre of speakers and a programme built to inspire the next generation while equipping today’s professionals with the tools and knowledge they need. 

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A world-class programme made of three core pillars 

Crime Scene Investigation & Evidence Recovery 

From the scene to the lab: precision, accuracy, and operational excellence.

This pillar covers everything that happens at the scene of a crime and during the investigative process. Sessions will explore the methodologies, tools and technologies driving accuracy, efficiency, and stronger case outcomes.

Laboratory Science & Technology

Where biology, chemistry and advanced science shape the truth.

This pillar focuses on the biological, chemical, and physical sciences that underpin modern forensic analysis. Expect cutting-edge scientific developments, casework applications, and discussions on how emerging disciplines are reshaping forensic investigation.

Digital, Tech & Future

Investigations are evolving, fast. This pillar looks ahead to what’s next.

Digital forensics is advancing at unprecedented speed. This pillar explores the cutting-edge technologies transforming how evidence is captured, analysed and presented.

Conference Pillars

The Forensic Europe Expo Conference is built around three core pillars, reflecting the full forensic journey, from scene to laboratory to courtroom-ready digital evidence

Innovations in crime scene management, environmental intelligence and evidential integrity.

  • Advanced methods for documenting, preserving and presenting crime scenes, including the use of forensic digital twins to reduce subjectivity and improve evidential clarity.
  • Application of forensic botany and environmental science to support cost-efficient and intelligence-led crime scene investigation.
  • Use of biological, ecological and landscape data as forensic big data, with implications for serious crime, national security and global investigations.
  • Managing complex and large-scale scenes, including Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) and mass fatality incidents.
  • Emerging SOCO tools and workflows that improve evidence recovery, testing and continuity from scene to laboratory.

From traditional forensic disciplines to emerging analytical challenges.

  • Advances in laboratory testing and equipment, improving accuracy, efficiency and reliability of forensic results.
  • Weapons analysis, ballistics and visual forensics, supporting criminal investigations, investigative journalism and international accountability.
  • Examination of non-traditional and complex evidence, demonstrating laboratory adaptability and scientific rigour.
  • Laboratory support for biological and environmental evidence, strengthening the value of ecological and botanical material in casework.
  • Innovation at the intersection of scene of crime and laboratory analysis, improving evidential flow and reducing loss or contamination.

Protecting evidential integrity in an age of AI, manipulation and synthetic media.

  • Detection of deepfakes and manipulated audio, video and images before they enter the courtroom.
  • Techniques to ensure digital evidence credibility, validation and admissibility.
  • Integration of digital and physical evidence, including digital reconstructions that support investigation, presentation and jury understanding.
  • The growing role of digital forensics in counter-disinformation, cyber-enabled crime and global security investigations.
  • Convergence of digital analysis with biological, environmental and physical forensic data.

Two days of practical, expert-led forensic insights for senior leaders and operational teams

Practical insights from real cases and incident debriefs
Network with the wider European Forensics community
Access to new technology & tools designed specifically for forensics professionals
Knowledge you can take back to your organisation and put into immediate action
📅 Forensics Europe Expo is back in Olympia London on 1st-2nd July 2026
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