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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Abstracts should not exceed 300 words.

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.

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.

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

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

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