Question 1

Is ForenSoc ’27 a hybrid conference?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ForenSoc ’27 will be held as a hybrid conference, allowing participation both onsite in Istanbul and online.

Question 2

When and where will ForenSoc ’27 take place?

Accepted Answer

ForenSoc ’27 will take place 5–7 February 2027 at Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Türkiye, with both onsite and online participation.

Question 3

What is the official language of the conference?

Accepted Answer

The official language of ForenSoc ’27 is English. All scientific sessions, abstract submissions, presentations, and conference materials will be in English.

Question 4

Can I participate online?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ForenSoc ’27 is a hybrid conference, and participants may attend scientific sessions online through the conference platform.

Question 5

Can I present online?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Authors of accepted abstracts may present their oral or poster contributions online, in accordance with the presentation guidelines that will be announced before the conference.

Question 6

What types of presentations are accepted?

Accepted Answer

ForenSoc ’27 accepts abstracts for Oral Presentation and Poster Presentation. The selected presentation type indicates the author’s preference. Final allocation as oral or poster presentation will be determined by the Scientific Committee.

Question 7

Will posters be displayed online?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Accepted posters will be displayed digitally through the conference website and will remain available for a limited period after the conference.

Question 8

Will I receive a certificate?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Registered participants who attend the conference will receive a Certificate of Attendance. Presenting authors will also receive a Certificate of Presentation for their accepted oral or poster presentation.

Question 9

Will there be an abstract book?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Accepted abstracts will be included in the digital abstract book of the conference, which will be made publicly available through the conference website.

Question 10

Are workshops included in the registration fee?

Accepted Answer

No. Workshops and training sessions are not included in the general conference registration fee. Separate registration and payment will apply.

Question 11

Do onsite and online participants pay different fees?

Accepted Answer

No. Onsite and online participation are offered at the same registration fee. Participants may choose the participation format that best suits them without any difference in registration cost.

Question 12

Are accommodation arrangements provided?

Accepted Answer

No. Participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodation. The conference does not provide official hotel arrangements or accommodation packages.

Question 13

Do I need a visa to enter Türkiye?

Accepted Answer

Participants are responsible for checking and completing any visa requirements for entry into Türkiye. Visa requirements may vary depending on nationality, passport type, and country of residence.

Question 14

Can I receive a registration confirmation letter?

Accepted Answer

A registration confirmation letter may be provided upon request only after registration and payment have been completed. This letter confirms registration for ForenSoc ’27 and does not imply financial support, travel support, accommodation support, or any guarantee of visa approval.

Question 15

How can I contact the organizers?

Accepted Answer

For all enquiries, participants may contact the Balkan Academy of Forensic Sciences.E-mail: contact@balkanacademy.orgPhone: +90 533 414 1913

Question 16

Who can attend ForenSoc ’27?

Accepted Answer

ForenSoc ’27 welcomes academics, researchers, students, forensic scientists, legal professionals, psychologists, criminologists, social scientists, medical professionals, police and justice-sector professionals, communication scholars, institutional representatives, and professionals from related fields.

Question 17

Do I need to submit an abstract to attend?

Accepted Answer

No. Participants may attend ForenSoc ’27 without submitting an abstract. Abstract submission is required only for participants who wish to present an oral or poster presentation.

Question 18

How can I submit an abstract?

Accepted Answer

Abstracts must be submitted through the online abstract submission form available on the conference website. Abstracts sent by e-mail may not be considered unless otherwise announced by the organizers.

Question 19

What is the abstract word limit?

Accepted Answer

Abstracts should not exceed 300 words.

Question 20

Can abstracts be structured or unstructured?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Abstracts may be structured or unstructured depending on the nature of the study. Empirical studies may follow a structured format, while theoretical, legal, conceptual, policy-oriented, or practice-based submissions may use an appropriate narrative format.

Question 21

Do presenting authors need to register?

Accepted Answer

Registration is not required at the time of abstract submission. Presenting authors of accepted abstracts must complete their conference registration by the announced deadline for their abstract to be included in the final scientific programme.

Question 22

Is Student / Trainee Registration available?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Reduced Student / Trainee Registration is available to undergraduate, master’s and PhD students, residents, and trainees. Proof of current status may be required.

Question 23

How will payment instructions be sent?

Accepted Answer

After submitting the registration form, participants will receive an automatic confirmation e-mail. Payment instructions will be sent by e-mail.

Question 24

When is the early bird registration deadline?

Accepted Answer

The early bird registration deadline is 11 December 2026. After this date, standard registration fees will apply.

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