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Event Details

2026 IHIA 32nd Annual Training Symposium - New Orleans, Louisiana

  • Sunday, August 09, 2026
  • 4:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 13, 2026
  • 5:30 PM
  • Marriott Warehouse Arts District - 859 Convention Center Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70130

Registration

  • Non-IHIA Member
  • Register four (4) regularly, then contact the IHIA at ihia@ihia.org for the code for the free registration
  • FBI Personnel Only
  • starting May 1, 2026 - Members must be logged in under their profile to access this registration link.
  • Ends Friday, May 15, 2026 - Members must be logged in under their profile to access this registration link.

Register


The IHIA, FBI, New Orleans Police Department, and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office will present the 2026 Annual Training Symposium, August 9-13, 2026, in New Orleans, Louisiana.  

            

This 32nd Symposium will be held at the New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District, located across from the Convention Center.  


This symposium is intended for law enforcement personnel, prosecutors, crime analysts, crime scene personnel, and those working directly with law enforcement.  If you have any questions on whether you are eligible to attend, please contact us at ihia@ihia.org


For Medical Examiners and Coroners, the IHIA is seeking AMBDI continuing education credits and it's pending approval.


IHIA Member Rate (Early Bird) - $550
Due to strong early response and continued interest from our members,
IHIA is extending Early Bird pricing through Friday, May 15.

(ends May 15, 2026, then $580 for Active Members)


Non-Member Rate - $635

(includes one-year membership, valued at $55)

Group Rate Special - Buy 4, Get 1 Free

(Email ihia@ihia.org to facilitate this promotion)

Need a sample attendance justification letter for approval?

Click here:   Justification Letter


Exhibitors & Sponsors

Exhibitor Prospectus

Contact the IHIA Event Planner, Jennifer Thornton, at jennifer@ihia.org

Presentation Proposals

Interested in presenting at the symposium, please click this link to submit your proposal:

SUBMISSION PERIOD HAS ENDED


Symposium Flyer


Presentation Lineup


Symposium Schedule (at a glance)

Sunday, August 9 - 4:00PM - 7:00PM (Welcome Reception & Early Check-In)

Monday, August 10 - 8:30AM - 5:30PM (Opening Ceremonies & Presentations)

Tuesday, August 11 - 8:30AM - 5:30PM (Presentations)

Wednesday, August 12 - 8:30AM - 5:30PM (Presentations)

Thursday, August 13 - 8:30AM - 5:30PM (Presentations)


Lodging, Presentation & Exhibits


New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District

859 Convention Center Blvd.

New Orleans, Louisiana 70130

Phone:   (504) 613-2888


Lodging Rates:  Government Per Diem rate of $133 per night, plus 16.20% (current tax rate) per room, per night.


Online Hotel reservation link:  New Orleans Marriott



Please review the IHIA  Cancellation Policy

IHIA Cancellation Policy


Questions?  Contact us at ihia@ihia.org

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