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Digital Forensics Research Conference USA

DFRWS USA 2026

Date 27-30 July 2026
Location Arlington, United States
Venue George Mason University
Format Hybrid

About this Conference

An annual conference focusing on digital forensics research, exploring cutting-edge techniques and methodologies for digital evidence extraction, analysis, and investigation across various technological domains.

Call for Papers

DFRWS invites contributions including full research papers, Systematization of Knowledge (SoK) papers, presentations/demos, posters, workshops/tutorials, and panel proposals. Full research papers undergo double-blinded peer review and will be published in the Journal of Forensic Science International: Digital Investigation. Submissions must be made via EasyChair, with specific guidelines for each submission type.

Important Dates

  • Abstract Submission January 16, 2026
  • Full Paper Submission January 23, 2026
  • Notification April 3, 2026
  • Camera Ready April 20, 2026
  • Conference dates 27-30 July 2026

Registration Fees

Type Amount
Early Bird Student