# Event Details

- **Event Name**: SoFIGG Inaugural Symposium 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us in Edinburgh for the inaugural symposium of the Society of Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy on Friday, 11 September 2026.

This first annual SoFIGG symposium will bring together experts and emerging voices from forensic investigative genetic genealogy, forensic science, genomics, bioethics, and genealogy for a full day of discussion on the latest developments in this fast-evolving field.

The programme will feature a number of presentations:
🔹Prof. Jeppe Dyrberg Andersen: FIGG in Denmark: From genome to genealogy
🔹Devon Griffin and Beverly Stevenson: The alias problem: Using IGG to unravel a 20th century serial offender
🔹Taner Kuru: Beyond access: Rethinking the privacy implications of investigative genetic genealogy
🔹 Tom Osypian: GEDmatch and GEDmatch PRO: What’s new and what’s coming  [sponsored talk]
🔹Lauren Robilliard: Beyond borders: Applying investigative genetic genealogy in a global city
🔹Prof. Meradeth Snow: When DNA Is limited and communities matter: Ethical FIGG approaches in real‑world casework
🔹Teresa Vreeland: Evaluating SNP testing options in FIGG: Strategic selection, documentation, and privacy considerations [sponsored talk]

A detailed symposium programme will be announced soon.

📍The event will take place at the magnificent Ghillie Dhu Auditorium, a beautiful Victorian venue located in the historic centre of Edinburgh, beneath the iconic Edinburgh Castle.

Attendees are also invited to take part in accompanying networking events:
🔸 10 September – informal pre-symposium gathering at a traditional Victorian Scottish pub
🔸 11 September – evening networking event with a Scottish cultural twist

Whether you are an established professional or newly interested in the field, this symposium offers a unique opportunity to learn, connect, and help shape the future of the FIGG community.

🎟️ Registration ends on 16 August 2026.
🧑‍🎓Discounted tickets for full-time students are available on request via email.

Tickets are available via our website, where you can also find further information about the symposium and registration.
🔗https://sofigg.org/sofigg-inaugural-symposium-2026/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/sofigg-inaugural-symposium-2026/200030231514456
- **Event Categories**: science-fair
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 220

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Edinburgh
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Edinburgh
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- **full address**: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is SoFIGG Inaugural Symposium 2026 being held?
  - **A:** SoFIGG Inaugural Symposium 2026 takes place on Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am at Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing SoFIGG Inaugural Symposium 2026?
  - **A:** SoFIGG Inaugural Symposium 2026 is organized by Society of Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy.

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