Join us at the heart of firearm forensics and intelligence exploration with the 2024 International Firearm Forensics & Intelligence Summit (IFFIS2024) in Montreal. Immerse yourself in a dynamic three-day program designed to empower law enforcement professionals with the latest insights, strategies, and innovations in gun crime investigation.
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SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
Monday, November 11th
☉ 08h30 to 14h30 ➠ Partner/Intermediary Meeting (Forensic Technology's commercial partners only)
☉ 16h00 to 19h00 ➠ Conference Registration & IFFIS2024 Welcome Cocktail
Tuesday, November 12th
☉ 07h45 to 08h45 ➠ Breakfast buffet at the hotel conference hall
☉ 08h45 to 12h00 ➠ Symposium opening; Keynote session; Coffee break & Plenary presentations
☉ 12h00 to 13h00 ➠ Group lunch at the hotel conference hall
☉ 13h00 to 14h30 ➠ Plenary presentation & Moderated panel discussion
☉ 14h30 to 15h15 ➠ Coffee break and Symposium attendee group photo
☉ 15h15 to 16h45 ➠ Concurrent breakout sessions, workshops, and technology demonstrations
Wednesday, November 13th:
☉ 07h45 to 08h45 ➠ Breakfast buffet at the hotel conference hall
☉ 08h45 to 12h00 ➠ Keynote session; Coffee break & Plenary presentations
☉ 12h00 to 13h00 ➠ Group lunch at the hotel conference hall
☉ 13h00 to 15h15 ➠ Concurrent breakout sessions, workshops, and technology demonstrations
☉ 15h15 to 16h00 ➠ Coffee break
☉ 16h00 to 19h00 ➠ Unscheduled free time
☉ 19h00 to 22h00 ➠ Symposium reception (food, drinks, music - TBD)
Thursday, November 14th:
☉ 07h45 to 08h45 ➠ Breakfast buffet at the hotel conference hall
☉ 08h45 to 12h00 ➠ Keynote session; Coffee break & Plenary presentations
☉ 12h00 to 13h00 ➠ Group lunch at the hotel conference hall
☉ 13h00 to 15h00 ➠ Concurrent breakout sessions, workshops, and technology demonstrations
☉ 15h00 to 15h15 ➠ Coffee break
☉ 15h15 to 15h45 ➠ Closing remarks, Symposium certificate of attendance
☉ 15h55 to 18h00 ➠ Unscheduled free time (technology demonstrations, meetings, networking)
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
We are finalizing the IFFIS 2024 symposium program and anticipate a dynamic agenda packed with valuable insights, best practices, and impactful case studies in firearms forensics.
The event will bring together over 250 participants from more than 50 countries, including firearms examiners, public safety officials, investigators, lab directors, police chiefs, program managers, researchers, professors, and law enforcement professionals.
The final program will feature 40 presentations, practical workshops, and engaging panel discussions designed to inspire and inform.
The complete final agenda will be downloadable here when available. This comprehensive document will provide detailed information on all sessions, workshops, and speakers, ensuring you can plan your summit experience to the fullest. Below is an overview of the confirmed presenters and their topics, as of mid-September (in no particular order):
Keynote Presentation - Combating Gun Violence: a Matter of Time, Space, Multiplicity and Context - Glenn Pierce, PhD - Principal Research Scientist, and Director of the Institute for Security and Public Policy (North-Eastern University, Boston, USA)
Three Decades of Automated Ballistic Identification: Where are we at? Where are we headed? - by Alain Beauchamp, PhD - Senior Scientist and Head of Reseach, (LeadsOnline, CANADA)
Objective Analysis for Bullets & Cartridge Cases: Approach & Best Practices - by Alain Beauchamp, PhD - Senior Scientist and Head of Reseach, (LeadsOnline, CANADA)
Best Practices for Damaged Bullet Acquisition on IBIS BulletTrax & on Quantum 3D Microscope - by Andrew Boyle - Firearm Forensic Solutions Consultant (CANADA)
3D Microscopy: Best Practices for Virtual Comparison Microscope Workflow & Analysis - by Andrew Boyle - Firearm Forensic Solutions Consultant (CANADA)
Quantitative Analysis of Best Non-Matching Bullets from 10 Consecutively Manufactured Ruger Barrels - by Andrew Boyle - Firearm Forensic Solutions Consultant (CANADA)
Gun Crime investigations & Automated Ballistic Identification Networks Through the Lens of a Prosecutor - by Bob Troyer, LLB - Attorney and Public Safety Consultant, and former US Attorney for the State of Colorado (USA)
Leveraging IBIS Data and External Ballistics for Georeferencing: A New Approach to Crime Prevention and Strategic Policing by Carabineros de Chile - by Capt. Bruno E. Bastias Madriarga - Carabineros Officer, Criminalistic & Ballistic Expert and Logistics Engineer (Carabineros de Chile Officers School and Universidad Mayor, CHILE)
IBIS Acquisition of Neck Marks on Cartridge Cases Fired in AK-47 Type Firearms: Methodology, Lab Results and Best Practices - by Chantelle van Rooyen - Warrant Officer – Ballistics Section (Forensic Science Laboratory, SAPS, SOUTH AFRICA)
Breaking New Ground: Unleashing Game-Changing Tech to Disrupt Gun Violence - by Matt Fyles - Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Technology (LeadsOnline, USA)
Alteration and Modification of Firearms and their Impact on Identification: A Case Study - by Christina Gagnon - Firearms Examiner (Criminalistic and Forensic Science Laboratory, Montreal, CANADA)
Global Shifts in Firearm Fabrication: Implications for Forensics, Prosecutions, and Legislation - by Frank Grosspietsch - Retired RCMP Sergeant, and Firearms Consultant (CANADA)
Denver's Decade of Crime Gun Intelligence Operations: Overcoming Challenges, Shifting Priorities, and Achieving Success with an Integrated, Flexible Approach - by Greggory S. LaBerge - Director, Forensics and Evidence Division (Denver Police Department, USA)
Linking Outside-the-Gun Information with Ballistic Fingerprinting: How Firearm Registration helps Uganda Prevent Gun Violence - by James Hopper – CEO (Arquebus Solutions, UK)
Remote Ballistic Correlation Reviews – a Case Study of Public-Private Partnership to Enhance Forensic Capacity in Sweden - by James Hopper – CEO (Arquebus Solutions, UK)
Quantitative Analysis of Bullets Fired from Consecutively Manufactured Barrels using the Quantum 3D Microscope Application - by Jordan Green, PhD - Quality Assurance & Accreditation Manager (Tulsa Police Department Forensic Laboratory, USA)
Empowering Local Crime Labs: Accelerating Investigative Leads and Alleviating State Laboratory Backlogs through Targeted Forensic Solutions - by Kathy Geil - Crime Laboratory Manager (Yakima Valley Local Crime Laboratory, USA)
Establishing a Large-Scale National Ballistic Analysis System: The Challenges and Lessons learned from the Planning and Implementation of the SINAB in Brazil - by Lehi Sudy dos Santos, PhD - Federal Forensic Expert, Head of Forensic Ballistics Service (National Forensic Institute of the Federal Police, BRAZIL)
Comparing Virtual 3D Comparison Microscopy and Light Comparison Microscopy: Benchmark Studies on Effectiveness and Reliability for Cartridge Case and Bullet Casework - by Michel Paradis - Sr. Solution Marketing Manager (LeadsOnline, CANADA)
An Exploration of various Primer Marks on Fired Cartridge Cases from CBC/Magtech Manufacturer: Lessons Learned and Best Practices from the Lab - by Paul Murphy - Firearm and Toolmark Examiner, and Firearms Subject Matter Expert (LeadsOnline, USA)
Integrating Forensic Technologies: From Crime Scene to Ballistics Identification—A Multiphase Approach to Strengthening Firearm Crime Investigations and Enhancing Public Safety - by Paul Murphy - Firearm and Toolmark Examiner, and Firearms Subject Matter Expert (LeadsOnline, USA)
Optimization of DNA Evidence from Firearms: Technological Advancements and Best Practices - by Rachel H. Oefelein, PhD (C) - Chief Scientific Officer (DNA Labs International, USA)
From Principles to Practices: Lessons from the New Jersey State Police Crime Gun Intelligence Program - by Ray Guidetti - former Deputy Superintendent and LT Colonel, Investigations Branch (New Jersey State Police, USA)
The Computation of Likelihood Ratios in the Context of Firearm Identification Using the Quantum 3D Microscope - by Serge Lévesque, PhD - Senior Scientist (LeadsOnline, CANADA)
The need for Public-Private Partnership to Enhance the Efficiency of Law Enforcement Agencies: Trends, Examples and Recommendations - by Vernon White, PhD - Former Canadian Senator, RCMP Deputy Commissioner and Chief of the Ottawa Police Service (CANADA & FINLAND)
Privately Manufactured Firearms in Canada: Case Studies and Emerging Trends (with special emphasis on 3D printed firearms, airsoft conversions, and Polymer 80’s) - by Winston Soriano - Senior Intelligence Analyst, Crime Gun Intelligence and Investigations Group (Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit, CANADA)
Privately-Made Firearms and Violent Non-State Actors: Motivations, Production, and Security Implications of 3D-Printed Weapons in Extremist Operations - by Yannick Veilleux-Lepage, PhD - Assistant Professor (Royal Military College of Canada, Dept. of National Defense, CANADA)
The complete final agenda will be downloadable here when available. This comprehensive document will provide detailed information on all sessions, workshops, and speakers, ensuring you can plan your summit experience to the fullest.