2027 CBD-IAI
Poster Contest
Present your research, case studies or process demonstrations at the 2027 Chesapeake Bay Division-IAI Educational Conference.
All participants will receive free registration to the conference on Tuesday, February 2nd
(Free Registration includes: Participation in all educational content scheduled on Tuesday, Vendor Reception Brunch Event, all snack breaks and Banquet Dinner)
For questions regarding the contest or application process, please contact Meredith Coon at MeredithACoon@gmail.com.
CONTEST PRIZES
(Group Presenters will split the prize money)
1st Place
$75
2nd Place
$50
3rd Place
$25
EVENT TIMING & LOCATION
Location
Omni Hotel: 212 Ridge McIntire Road, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903
Poster Display Timing
Tuesday, February 2nd @ 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Presenter Attendance
Participants are expected to remain by their posters from 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM to present and answer questions.
Winners Presentation
Tuesday, February 2nd @ 6:30 PM at the Banquet Dinner
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Although we hope you do plan to attend the Banquet Dinner, prize winners can receive their prize via mail at a later date.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Applications must be submitted online before December 31, 2026.
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Required Fields for Submission:
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Presenter Info: First & Last Name, Title, Agency, Email, Phone Number.
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Poster Title: Strictly limited to 75-characters (subject to editing).
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Abstract: Single paragraph description of your topic (75-word limit).
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Presenter Biography: Single paragraph (100-word limit per presenter).
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Additional Presenter Info: Details for Presenter 2 (if applicable).
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CONTEST GUIDELINES
Contest Application
Each poster must have an application submitted.
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Submit your application by selecting Enter Contest above
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Your application will be confirmed and accepted via email response 2-3 weeks after submission; no posters will be accepted after December 31, 2026.
Deadline
Applications must be submitted online before December 31, 2026.
Poster Dimensions
Display boards are 36” wide by 48” high (3' x 4'). Posters must be pre-mounted OR formatted to fit display board dimensions specified.
Presenters
Maximum of two presenters permitted per application.
A/V Equipment
Audio/video or electrical equipment will not be provided.
Eligible Disciplines
Biometric Technology, Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, Crime Scene Investigation, Digital/Multimedia Evidence, Facial Identification, Footwear/Tire Track, Forensic Art, Photography/Electronic Imaging, Latent Print Development/Identification, Ten Print Identification, Shooting Incident Reconstruction, DNA Evidence, or General Forensics.
Publication
In addition to the poster contest, your topic may be submitted to the CBD-IAI editor: editorcbdiai@gmail.com, for publication in the Chesapeake Examiner Magazine.
JUDGING
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Submissions will be judged by CBD-IAI designees on Tuesday, February 2nd from 12:00 – 12:30PM and 2:30 – 3:00PM.
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Winning posters will be selected based on:
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Adherence to the rules and guidelines of the contest
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Poster appearance, ease of comprehension and novelty of the topic
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Presenter’s ability to explain their work and answer questions
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