2026 IOWA IAI FALL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE
FFA ENRICHMENT CENTER, ANKENY, IOWA
NOVEMBER 2ND-4TH, 2026
This 2.5 day conference is beneficial for those who are in the forensic science field and/or have the responsibility of crime scene processing, forensic examination or criminal investigation as part of their job duties. Professors and students of criminal justice, forensic science or a related field are also welcome.
CONFERENCE FLYER
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Business Meeting on Day 2 is open to active members for the year of 2026 only
Lectures & Presentations:
- Lessons From Cold Cases: Preserving Today's Evidence for Tomorrow's Investigations (Chad Lovig, Iowa Cold Case Unit)
- Unidentified Human Remains Project (James McMillan, Iowa Cold Case Unit)
- Important Updates from DCI Crime Laboratory Footwear/Tire and Trace Units
- Basic Testifying Preparation Techniques for Crime Scene Investigators and Officers (Meggan Guns, Polk County Attorney's Office)
- Crime Scene Strategy for Federal Cases (SA Christian and SA Jenkins, ATF)
- Footwear & Tire Track Impression Comparison-Updates (Steve Tvrdik, DCI Crime Laboratory)
- Blunt and Sharp Force Trauma (Dr. Allison Hade, IOSME)
- Defect Now What? A Basic Approach to Documenting Defects within a Shooting Scene (Cassie Salter, CBPD)
- Aquatic Death Investigations (Dr. Sarah Mormino, The Forensic Diver LLC)
Case Studies:
- Case Study: Pulse Nightclub Terror Attack, Orlando, FL (Undersheriff Hopper, Seminole County Sheriff's Office)
- Case Study: The Staged Suicide of Danielle Dolan, Sioux City IA (Sioux City PD and Dr. Heather Garvin, Des Moines University)
- Case Study: The Asante Walker Investigation: Catching a Serial Rapist in Eastern Iowa
Workshops:
- Capturing the Details: Processing & Photographing Reflective Surfaces
- Beyond DSLR: Exploring Mirrorless Cameras (2 sessions!)
- Expert Witness Testifying: Preparation for the Certified Examiner
- Building a Forensically Sound 3D Laser Scanning Workflow (all types of scanner users welcome!)
Registration Options:
$125.00 – Active Member Registration (includes 1-year membership to the Iowa IAI for the year of 2027). This option should be chosen if you are an active member of the Iowa IAI for the year of 2026 or attended the 2026 Iowa IAI Basic Crime Scene School and would like to attend all three days of the conference.
$175.00- Non-Member Registration (includes 1-year membership to the Iowa IAI for the year of 2027). This option should be chosen if you are not an active member of the Iowa IAI for the year of 2026 and would like to attend all three days of the conference.
$65.00 – Lifetime Member
$45.00 – Students
(must provide proof of current enrollment in forensic or criminal justice courses)
1-Day Registration Available (must register separately for each day if you'd like to attend 2 separate days):
- $100.00 - Day 1
- $100.00- Day 2
- $75.00- Day 3
HOTEL INFORMATION:
Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny
1515 SW Main Street Ankeny
Iowa, USA, 50023
Room Reservations Here by October 1st to get special Iowa IAI rate.
