Dear colleagues and friends

The Netherlands Forensic Institute (NFI) takes pride in announcing that the 6th European Academy of Forensic Science Conference will be held in The Hague, the International City of Peace and Justice, from 20 to 24 August 2012. The title of the conference reflects the momentum of forensic sciences: Towards Forensic Science 2.0. This clearly indicates that the conference will take us to new heights in forensic science.

The plenary programme of the EAFS 2012 is known. Six great speakers confirmed their contribution.The Scientific Committee is proud of this splendid line up! Furthermore, great key note speakers have confirmed their contributions in the various themes and specials. Please check the website and LinkedIn page on a regular basis as more information will follow.
The following six plenary speakers have confirmed their contribution:
• Keith Inman on the future of the forensic science profession
• Manfred Kayser on the latest developments in forensic DNA investigation
• Eoghan Casey on the latest developments in digital evidence and computer crime
• Itiel Dror on cognitive bias and the importance of context management
• Joris Dik on forensic science in art and the recent attribution of a Van Gogh painting
• Serge Brammertz on the role of forensic science in the international courts
Source: Chairman of the EAFS 2012 Scientific Committee

EAFS2012

Since 1997, a triennial scientific conference has been organised under the auspices of the European Network of Forensic Science Institutes (ENFSI): the European Academy of Forensic Science (EAFS) Conference.

The conference is open not only to the ENFSI community, but to all those who have an interest in forensic sciences. Previous conferences have been held in Lausanne (1997), Krakow (2000), Istanbul (2003), Helsinki (2006) and Glasgow (2009).

EAFS2012, the 6th edition in this series, will be held in The Hague and is hosted by the Netherlands Forensic Institute (NFI). EAFS2012 has a number of features, such as a focus on current multidisciplinary themes, a distinct interactive character, excursions to prestigious International Institutions based in The Hague and communication through social media. Furthermore, a forensic poet has a surprise in store for the participants.

The title "Towards Forensic Science 2.0" emphasises that the participants will be challenged to take an active role in outlining the future of forensic science. Outstanding keynote speakers and eminent scientists will provide the materials for this exercise.

The conference will also offer a platform through which participants can extend their personal networks. We offer a large exhibition space with various sponsor displays. Delegates as well as accompanying persons will be offered an attractive social and partner program.

Scientific program

EAFS2012 will have a distinct multidisciplinary and interactive character. Emphasis will be put on 5 multidisciplinary Themes and 4 Specials.

Themes

Specials

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There will be dedicated sessions on the themes and other topical subjects with keynote addresses, plenary lectures, a series of lectures on lesser known fields of forensic expertise, a large number of (interactive) workshops, demonstrations, and poster presentations on the more traditional fields of forensic expertise.

Facts about The Netherlands

Surface area:	41,528 km² (18.41% water)
Total population:	Over 16.5 million
Capital city:	Amsterdam
Government:	The Hague
Official language:	Dutch
Type of government:	Constitutional monarchy - parliamentary democracy
Currency:	Euro
Highest point:	323 m (Vaalserberg)
Lowest point	-6.7 m (Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel)
Average temperature in August:	17.2 °C

Did you know that?

The Netherlands in its entirety is often referred to as Holland, although North and South Holland are actually only two of its twelve provinces.
Large parts of the Netherlands consist of reclaimed land.
Lot of the Dutch land is below sea level (26%).
The Dutch are the tallest people in the world, with an average height of 1.81 metres for adult males and 1.67 metres for adult females.
The Netherlands is the country of philosophers e.g. Erasmus and Spinoza.
Famous Dutch painters are Rembrandt van Rijn, Johannes Vermeer, Jan Steen, Jacob van Ruysdael, Vincent van Gogh, Piet Mondriaan and many others.
M. C. Escher is a well-known Dutch graphic artist.
The Dutchman Antonie van Leeuwenhoek was the first to observe and describe single-celled organisms with a microscope.