Meeting Location and Accommodations:

Minneapolis Marriott City Center

August 23^rd-28^th , 2026

30 South 7^th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402

Room Rate: $148.00

Last day to book: Monday August 3^rd, 2026

Self-Parking: $39/day Valet Parking: $55/day

Exhibitor Information:

Exhibitor Agreement - coming soon

Exhibitor Information - coming soon

Sponsorship Agreement - coming soon

Travel Information:

Minneapolis – Saint Paul International Airport

The Marriott City Center does not offer airport shuttle services. Transportation to and from the airport is offered through various rideshare services, taxi services, rental cars or the light rail public transportation. Prices vary depending on the service chosen. It’s an approximate 21-minute drive to the hotel or an approximate 25-minute ride on the metro blue line which connects to terminal two, plus a short 3 block walk to the hotel from the Nicollet Mall Station.

Explore Minnesota: Where Innovation Meets the Great Outdoors!

Get ready to experience Minnesota like never before! This year’s meeting celebrates the great outdoors, where camping, fishing, hiking, and adventure await in every season. We can’t wait to share the beauty of our state with you.

Even better, the 2026 conference coincides with the legendary Minnesota State Fair! Make sure to carve out an evening to explore this iconic event! You’ll leave with unforgettable memories (and maybe a bucket of cookies!).

And when it comes to food, Minneapolis does not disappoint. From award-winning restaurants to hidden gems, you’ll find plenty of drool-worthy bites and craft beverages just steps from the hotel. We hope you discover your new favorite flavor while you’re here.

Plenary Session: Sneak Peek! 

Kim Frazier - Vice President of the Society for Wildlife

Forensic Science (SWFS) and Director of the Wyoming Game and Fish Wildlife Forensic Laboratory

Presentation: brief history of the wildlife forensics discipline, including some information about SWFS, and content encompassing different international wildlife forensics analyses with case examples, along with the different analyses done at Wyoming Game and Fish Wildlife Forensic Laboratory and case examples.

Kendall Mills – Program Manager at Season of Justice (SOJ)

Presentation: About SOJ, which is a nonprofit dedicated to providing funding for investigative agencies and families to help solve cold cases, SOJ does this by providing grants for advanced DNA analysis solutions, such as forensic genealogy and next-generation sequencing, for investigative agencies in an effort to solve these complex cases. SOJ’s goal is to provide financial resources for both investigative agencies and families in order to bring resolution to those impacted by unsolved violent crimes.