We return to Portland, OR and the University Place Hotel for our 19th Annual DFRWS conference. A conference rate will be available July 12-19th, 2019. There are 2 ways to reserve your room before May 15, 2019 for our spectacular conference rates starting at $116/night! In Portland! In the summer!!
To make reservations by phone, please call 503-221-0140 and then press line 1 for the front desk. Please say that you are with the "DFRWS 2019" group and would like to make a reservation with that block.
To reserve online visit the University Place web page, search for the dates you would like, and on the results page enter promotion code "GROUP".
We invite contributions in five categories: research papers, presentation proposals, panel proposals, workshop proposals, and demo proposals.
RESEARCH PAPERS undergo double-blinded, peer review, and are published by Elsevier in a special issue of Digital Investigation. Papers are due via EasyChair by February 3rd, 2019 23:59 AOE -- EXTENDED from January 25, 2019. Read the Submission Criteria for more information.
PRESENTATIONS and WORKSHOPS undergo a light review process to select presentations of maximal interest to DFRWS attendees, and filter out sales pitches. Presentations are of 20 minute duration and are delivered alongside academic papers in the main conference. Workshops occur before and after the main conference. These are intended as in-depth and practical learning opportunities for attendees and often include hands-on participation by attendees. Workshop proposals must specify their target length of either 2 or 4 hours. DFRWS will provide one free conference registration for each workshop accepted. PDFs of proposals are due via email by March 19, 2019.
POSTERS and DEMOS are accepted through the first day of the conference, which is when the Poster and Demo session occurs. Poster authors have the option of having an abstract included in the printed proceedings. A PDF of the poster and the proposed abstract must be submitted via email by March 19, 2019.
DFRWS continues its outreach to students studying digital forensics. DFRWS and its sponsors will award one scholarship to the Best Student Paper awardee -- it will include registration, 4 nights hotel at the conference hotel, and a monetary award of $595. One or more Student Travel Scholarships may be awarded to include registration and 4 nights at the conference hotel, depending on sponsorship funding each year. DFRWS will notify the recipient of the Best Student Research Paper award on or before the conference registration deadline. Other awards (e.g. industry sponsored awards for research in specific topic areas) may be awarded after the registration deadline and are fully contingent on scholarship sponsorship by industry each year. Refer to the Student Scholarships page for additional information on eligibility requirements, selection criteria, and award schedule and administration.
The above list is only suggestive. We welcome new, original ideas from people in academia, industry, government, and law enforcement who are interested in sharing their results, knowledge, and experience. Authors are encouraged to demonstrate the applicability of their work to practical issues. Questions about submission topics can be sent via email to usa-papers@dfrws.org
Research Paper Submission Deadline EXTENDED | February 3, 2019 |
Presentation and Workshop Submission Deadline | March 19, 2019 |
Printed Poster Abstract Submission Deadline | March 19, 2019 |
Hotel Rate Ends | May 15, 2019 |
DFRWS USA 2019 registration includes access to all presentations, a copy of the printed proceedings, breakfasts, a welcome reception, and entrance to the famous rodeo challenge. Additionally, registered attendees may attend a banquet (including presentation of best paper awards).
Group discounts are available. If you have a group larger than four, please contact usa-registration@dfrws.org.
If you are a student in a Ph.D., Masters, or Bachelors degree program, you may qualify for a student grant covering part or all of your registration fee and/or travel expenses. While travel grants are normally reserved for students presenting original research papers at the conference, all applications will be reviewed. The decisions will be made by the organizing committee on a case-by-case basis considering your circumstances, provided evidence, objectives of the conference, and the available/remaining funds. For more information, please contact usa-scholarship@dfrws.org
Sponsors help DFRWS to produce quality events and foster community. Read about the available sponsorship opportunities for both USA and EU DFRWS.