[visionlist] International Forensics Summer School (IFOSS) - Sicily, IT 12-18 July 2026 - Call for Application

[Georgia Fargetta]

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5th Edition
International Forensics Summer School (IFOSS) - Sicily, IT 12-18 July 2026

The fifth edition of IFOSS will aim to provide both an objective and clear overview and an in-depth analysis of the state-of-the-art research as well as the professional best practices in Forensics and related fields.

The courses will be delivered by world-renowned experts, from either academia, law enforcement, and industry, and will cover both theoretical and practical aspects of real Forensics problems. Leading scientists from the different fields involved will introduce the topics.

A typical course is broad enough to provide a general introduction to the chosen topic, while also allowing participants to explore the most relevant contributions in depth.

The school aims to provide a stimulating opportunity for professionals and young researchers, as well as PhD students. Following the greart success of the previous editions with about 75 attendees from all over the world this year we will focus on Digital Forensics and Law with specific emphasis on the AI revolution.
In the following the related recap videos:

IFOSS 2022: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7a35Wjkygx0&ab_channel=IFOSS
IFOSS 2023: https://youtu.be/lfRZ8LyfYYs?si=MJ_7g3BORdZH-sNo
IFOSS 2024: https://youtu.be/525Krq0ZGF4?si=1a6VlSdO1PWr9VJt
IFOSS 2025: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXeC_P1gVp4

The underlying theme of the current edition is:
"Trustworthy Forensics: AI, Evidence Reliability and Justice in the Digital Era
Ensuring Scientific Rigor, Legal Validity and Shared Standards for Digital Evidence"

Why Attend?
•    Esteemed Experts: Gain insights from luminaries who will enrich your understanding with their profound knowledge and experience.
•    Diverse Perspectives: Join a global cohort of around 75 like-minded professionals, researchers, and academicians, fostering an environment ripe for learning and networking.
•    A Blend of Theory and Practice: Engage in comprehensive sessions that balance academic rigor with practical applications in forensic science.


LIST OF SPEAKERS (almost confirmed)

Annalisa Verdoliva, University of Naples, IT
Irene Amerini, Sapienza University of Rome, IT
Didier Meuwly - University of Twente, NL
... and others to be announced.

Distinguished lecturers from past school editions:

Didier Meuwly - University of Twente, NL
Giovanni Tessitore - Polizia Scientifica, IT
Nello Cristianini, University of Bristol, UK
Alessandro Trivillini, SUPSI, CH
Matteo Flora - TheFool, IT
Christian Reiss - Friedrich-Alexander-Universitt, DE
Fabio Bruno, Interpol, Singapore
 Fernando Perez-Gonzalez, University of Vigo, ES
Gianluca Foresti, University of Udine, IT
Stefano Mele - ICT Authority, San Marino
Marcello Albergoni - ACN, IT

DIRECTORS
Sebastiano Battiato - University of Catania, Italy
Donatella Curtotti - University of Foggia, Italy
Giovanni Ziccardi, University of Milan, Italy


PhD FORUM
A special session is organized for participants who wish to showcase their current research or tools to the attending audience.

EXTENDED ABSTRACT + POSTER SESSION
Participants are invited to submit extended abstracts describing original research contributions or innovative case studies in the areas covered by the School. Accepted abstracts will be presented in a dedicated poster session during the event. The best contributions will be selected for invitation to submit an extended version for inclusion in a Special Issue of an international peer-reviewed journal.Although all lectures will be delivered in English, multilingual multimedia support materials will be provided to facilitate broader accessibility and inclusion.


APPLICATION
The school will be open to about 75 qualified, motivated and pre-selected candidates. PhD students, post-docs, young researchers (both academic and industrial), senior researchers (both academic and industrial) or academic/industrial professionals are encouraged to apply at www.ifoss.it<http://www.ifoss.it/>

The expected school fee will be in the order of €550 for Master and Phd students granted by academia, €600 for other academic positions and €700 for industrial. A reduced fee of €400 will be reserved to LEAs, private lawyers, and practitioners. The fee will include all course materials, coffee breaks, bus service from Catania Airport to School Location and return, WiFi Internet Connection, a guided tour, a social dinner and all the events scheduled in the programme.Single-day registrations will also be available for participants who wish to attend specific sessions of the School.

A certain number of scholarships will be available soon depending on sponsorship income. Although all lectures will be delivered in English, multilingual multimedia support materials will be provided to facilitate broader accessibility and inclusion.

Applications to attend IFOSS 2026 should be received before 04/05/2026.

Applicants will receive notification of acceptance by mid-May.
Late registration can be done with an extra payment of €100.


ACCOMODATION
IFOSS participants will be hosted at Hotel Village Baia Samuele (school location) at very special rates. There are no other accommodation options. IFOSS 2026 participants must make reservations for accommodation, using the accommodation reservation form (available soon) to be sent directly to Baia Samuele reception. After a certain date there is no guarantee for reservations in Hotel Village Baia Samuele. More information will be announced as soon as possible on the web site. Depending on chosen settings (Single, Double or Triple Room) the overall cost enclosing Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner should span in the range (650-1000 euros) in the period 12(in) to 18 (out) July 2026.


LOCATION
IFOSS 2026 will be hosted by Hotel Village Baia Samuele in Punta Sampieri - Scicli (Ragusa), Sicily from 12-18 July 2026.
Sicily is one of the most beautiful islands of the Mediterranean. The island is very rich in archeological sites from various Ancient Civilizations. The sea, weather, food and the wine are excellent. In particular Punta Sampieri - Scicli (RG) is located in the south east of Sicily in a late Baroque area called Val di Noto. The Val di Noto area is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List and includes eight nearby towns: Caltagirone, Militello Val di Catania, Catania, Modica, Noto, Palazzolo, Ragusa and Scicli. The location of the school rises in the middle of an ample bay delimited on the west from Sampieri and on the east from a cliff, on which is found an ancient furnace, rare example of industrial archaeology. The Hotel Village Baia Samuele stretches in a gentle slant to the beach: 120,000 square meters bordere by rows of secular cypresses. An ultramodern village with an original architecture, pleasant design and all the comforts you can imagine. The frame of plants and flowers, typical of this angle of Sicily, in front of the island of Malta, completes this gilded dream of the Mediterranean.


MORE INFORMATION
Website: www.ifoss.it<http://www.ifoss.it/>
Email: info at ifoss.it<mailto:info at ifoss.it>


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