Potomac Regional Symposium on Forensic DNA Analysis

Registration is Closed

7th Annual Potomac Regional Symposium on Forensic DNA Analysis

November 4–6, 2026 | Hotel 24 South | Staunton, Virginia

Thank you to everyone who registered for the 2026 Potomac Regional Symposium on Forensic DNA Analysis. Additional information for registered attendees will be provided as it becomes available.

Please view the Potomac Regional Symposium 2026 Final Agenda.

Who Should Attend

This symposium is designed for forensic DNA professionals, including forensic scientists, laboratory managers, technical leaders, quality assurance personnel, researchers, educators, and others involved in forensic DNA analysis.

Registration

Registration for the 2026 Potomac Regional Symposium is now closed.

Registered attendees who have not yet submitted payment must do so by October 15, 2026.
Please make checks payable to Treasurer of Virginia and mail payment to:

Department of Forensic Science
Attn: Finance
8850 Times Dispatch Blvd., Suite 100
Mechanicsville, VA 23116

Hotel Accommodations

The government-rate hotel reservation deadline was September 30, 2026. Attendees who have already reserved a room should contact Hotel 24 South directly with any questions regarding their reservation.

Questions?

For questions, please email Kim Freeman and Lashanda Oglesby at PRSymposium@dfs.virginia.gov.