SoFIGG Inaugural Symposium
Edinburgh, United Kingdom (UK), September 11, 2026
TL;DR
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.
About the Event
The programme will feature a number of presentations:
🔹Prof. Jeppe Dyrberg Andersen: FIGG in Denmark: From genome to genealogy
🔹Devon Griffin and Beverly Stevenson: The alias problem: Using IGG to unravel a 20th century serial offender
🔹Taner Kuru: Beyond access: Rethinking the privacy implications of investigative genetic genealogy
🔹Lauren Robilliard: Beyond borders: Applying investigative genetic genealogy in a global city
🔹Prof. Meradeth Snow: When DNA Is limited and communities matter: Ethical FIGG approaches in real‑world casework
🔹Teresa Vreeland: Evaluating SNP testing options in FIGG: Strategic selection, documentation, and privacy considerations [sponsored talk]
📍The event will take place at the magnificent Ghillie Dhu Auditorium, a beautiful Victorian venue located in the historic centre of Edinburgh, beneath the iconic Edinburgh Castle.
Attendees are also invited to take part in accompanying networking events:
🔸 10 September – informal pre-symposium gathering at a traditional Victorian Scottish pub
🔸 11 September – evening networking event with a Scottish cultural twist
Whether you are an established professional or newly interested in the field, this symposium offers a unique opportunity to learn, connect, and help shape the future of the FIGG community.
Organization
SoFIGG Inaugural Symposium is organized by Society of Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (SoFIGG)
Date and Location
The symposium will take place in Edinburgh, United Kingdom (UK) on September 11, 2026.
Attendance to the this symposium is Offline.
For more information, you can click here to access to the event website.