The Digital Forensics Conference (known as DFRWS) Americas 2027 marks the 27th anniversary of one of the most influential conferences in the field of digital forensics. Since its inception, DFRWS has been a pivotal platform for advancing the science and practice of digital forensics, bringing together researchers, practitioners, and industry leaders from around the globe. Over the past quarter-century, the workshop has been instrumental in the development of cutting-edge technologies and forensic methodologies that have become essential tools in the fight against cybercrime. From pioneering techniques in digital evidence recovery and analysis to fostering innovations in the use of AI in digital forensics, mobile device forensics, memory forensics, and the emerging challenges posed by cloud computing and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, DFRWS has consistently been at the forefront of digital forensic science. The 2027 edition will celebrate these achievements for the first time outside the US, while setting the stage for the future of forensic research and its vital role in securing the digital world.

1. Topics of Interest

DFC Americas welcomes new perspectives that push the envelope of what is currently possible in digital forensics. Potential topics to be addressed by full paper submissions for the main track include, but are not limited to:

• Machine learning and data mining for digital evidence extraction/query

• AI support for digital forensics (e.g. use of LLMs in digital forensics)

• Digital forensics of AI

• Non-traditional forensic scenarios/contexts

• Network and distributed system forensics

• Mobile and embedded device forensics

• Cloud and virtualized environments

• Vehicle forensics (e.g., drones, cars)

• SCADA / industrial control systems

• Covert channels (e.g., TOR, VPN)

• Additive manufacturing / 3D printers

• Medical devices

• Smart power grids

• Virtual currency

• Digital forensic preparedness/readiness

• Digital investigation case management

• Digital forensic triage/survey

• Digital forensic tool validation

• Event reconstruction methods and tools

• Digital evidence and the law

• Case studies and trend reports

• Anti-forensics and anti-anti-forensics

• HCI’s intersection with digital forensics

• Memory forensics

2. Participation

All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference.

DFC Americas invites contributions in the following categories:

• FULL RESEARCH PAPERS undergo double-blinded peer review, and the proceedings are published by Elsevier as a special issue of the Journal of Forensic Science International: Digital Investigation. Full research papers target the main track. Submissions in the full paper category must be in accordance to the general DFRWS submission instructions (please refer to https://dfrws.org/submission-criteria/, too):

  • Full papers must be written in English, blinded, and must not exceed 10 single-spaced, two-column pages with 1in margins and 10pt font in the Elsevier style.

  • Full papers may have additionally an appendix (of at most one additional page) and references.

  • Papers must be submitted as one PDF file.

  Accepted full papers should be presented in person at the conference.

• PRESENTATIONS / DEMOS require a brief proposal (~500 words, not a full research paper). These proposals undergo a light review process to select presentations of maximal interest to DFRWS attendees and to filter out sales pitches. Accepted proposals will be given a presentation slot (~15 minutes) during the conference. Note that the presentation/demo will not be part of the published proceedings.

• POSTERS allow for the presentation of current research efforts and the discussion of preliminary results with the Digital Forensics Community. Consequently, posters can include early results, a brief demonstration of a prototype, or can outline research ideas. Posters will be available on the website, and authors have the opportunity to present during breaks to receive feedback from the community. Note that posters will not be part of the published proceedings.

• WORKSHOPS / TUTORIALS can be 2 to 4 hours (please indicate) and ideally include hands-on participation by attendees, allowing for an in-depth, detailed exploration of tools and techniques of interest to DFRWS attendees. Workshops can cover state-of-the-art research projects, useful tips and techniques for standard tools, or almost anything that DFRWS attendees would consider beneficial. While commercial tools can be used, these workshops should NOT be thinly veiled commercial advertisements.
  Note that DFRWS will provide one free conference registration for each workshop accepted.

• PANEL PROPOSALS should be one to three pages long and clearly describe the topic, its relevance, and a list of potential panelists, including their biographies (short). Panels will be evaluated based on the topic relevance and diversity of the panelists.

3. Submission Guidelines

We ask you to submit all contributions via EasyChair (select the appropriate category during submission). Please make sure to follow the submission guidelines. Organizers may reject work that does not follow the listed criteria.

The submission page opens on December 1st 2026 and closes on January 11th 2027 (AoE). Submitting of abstracts is not necessary.

Please note: Accepted papers, presentations, demos, and poster submissions will require at least one author to register and present the work (preferably in person). Full Research Papers require a Full Registration.