Potomac Regional Symposium on Forensic DNA Analysis
Registration Is Now Open
Potomac Regional Symposium on Forensic DNA Analysis
November 4–6, 2026 | Hotel 24 South | Staunton, Virginia
Join forensic DNA professionals from across the region for the 7th Annual Potomac Regional Symposium on Forensic DNA Analysis.
Please view the tentative agenda for the symposium: DRAFT 2026 Potomac Regional Symposium 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 and payment deadlines extended!
- Registration Fee: $150
- Registration Deadline: Wednesday, September 30th, 2026
- Payment Deadline: Thursday, October 15th, 2026
Your registration is not confirmed until payment has been received. *
Hotel Accommodations
A government rate of $110 per night has been secured for symposium attendees at Hotel 24 South.
- Hotel Reservation Deadline to receive the government rate is September 30, 2026.
- Rooms at the government rate are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Payment Information
*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
Questions?
For questions about registration or the symposium, email Kim Freeman and Lashanda Oglesby at PRSymposium@dfs.virginia.gov.