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     NADE Annual Conference:

    2026 AFDE & NADE  SYMPOSIUM

"Handwriting and Document Forensics:
From Digits to Digital"    

  Bloomington, Minnesota 

    Friday, October 2 (8:00 am) - Sunday October 4 (5:30 pm), 2026

                 Hotel
   
7901 34th Ave South Bloomington, MN 55425
Ph: 952-854-1000

AFDE and NADE are meeting together again for Symposium/Conference.  The 2026 theme will be “Handwriting and Document Forensics:  From Digits to Digital.” Program details will be posted as available. The 2026  highlight will be a half day hands-on workshop lead by Carina Fernandez, FDE from Portugal, who will present a new methodology developed in Europe covering the Examination of Digitally Captured Signatures. 

The Conference Chairman and contact person for submission of presentation and poster session titles and abstracts for consideration is Robin Williams.

We hope you will join us for a great educational and interactive experience.

The Registration Form will be posted soon. 


HOTEL INFORMATION

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  Just moments from the Mall of America and the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, Embassy Suites by Hilton Bloomington Minnesota offers spacious two-room suites and exceptional ammenities for every traveler. Guests enjoy a free made-to-order breakfast, evening reception, and access to the modern fitness center and indoor pool.  The hotel's convenient location provides easy access to area favorites like Great Wolf Lodge, Nickelodeon Universe, the Minnesota Zoo, Fort Snelling, and downtown St. Paul. 

     Hotel room rates are $162.00 plus taxes per night (single or double), and include a free parking and internet. The hotel room rates apply three days before and three days after the symposium. Free shuttle to and from the airport!!
PROGRAM - 2026 Symposium - 8:30am Friday-5:30 pm Sunday

Workshop on the Examination of Digitally Captured Signatures

Thomas Dziedzic and Carina Fernandes


Abstract: The use of digitally captured signatures (DCSs) has become commonplace, as they provide a more convenient, faster, and cost-effective alternative to conventional pen and paper signatures in modern times. The rise in popularity of digitally captured signatures has a direct impact on the casework of Forensic Document Examiners (FDEs) and emphasizes the need for additional tools and training on this subject. The aim of this workshop is to provide FDEs with key concepts regarding DCSs, and the additional features that may be analyzed compared to conventional pen and pen signatures. In addition, participants will receive hands-on training in the use of specialized analysis software for the examination of DCSs and its basic functionalities, including the use of different types of visualization graphs, and statistical data processing. Furthermore, they will have the opportunity to conduct practical exercises using this software. For this purpose, participants will be required to bring their own computers and install the analysis software in advance, using the links that will be provided.