# International Forensic Medicine Days congress in Turkey > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/international-forensic-medicine-days-congress-in-turkey > Updated: 2026-09-26T15:43:32.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 3. The 21st International Forensic Medicine Days concluded in Antalya, Turkey, following a seven-day program held from September 21 to 27, 2026. The event gathered forensic medicine heads, academics, judicial members, lawyers, and criminal experts representing 40 countries across five continents. While the central theme remained ‘addiction and expert testimony,’ the 28 sessions expanded to cover a wide array of specialized topics. These included digital evidence, deepfake technology, forensic DNA, human rights, forensic pathology, and mass disaster identification. Discussions also addressed emerging technical challenges such as autonomous vehicles, forensic radiology, virtual autopsy, and the use of artificial intelligence in forensic sciences. International leaders, including the President of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences and the Director of the Institute of Forensic Medicine at the University of Zurich, participated in the event. Dr. Hızır Aslıyüksek, President of the Forensic Medicine Institute, highlighted the intensive nature of the program, which featured presentations from 47 scientists. Beyond technological and pathological discussions, the congress examined complex legal and medical intersections, such as disability assessments, expert practices regarding occupational accidents, and the ethics of calculating loss of earning capacity. The conference was supported by the Anadolu Agency as its global communication partner. ## Claims - 47 scientists in forensic medicine and forensic informatics presented papers during the event. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Preparations for the conference began approximately one year ago. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The 21st International Forensic Medicine Days conference was held in Antalya, Turkey. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The conference lasted seven days, from September 21 to September 27, 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The event included 28 sessions covering topics such as AI, digital evidence, deepfakes, and DNA. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Experts from 50 Turkish universities and 30 foreign universities participated. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The program was intensive, running from 8:30 AM to 11:00 PM. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Participants represented 40 countries across five continents. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-26: Antalya hosts 21st International Forensic Medicine Days The 21st International Forensic Medicine Days concluded in Antalya, Turkey, featuring experts from 40 countries discussing AI, digital evidence, addiction, and forensic science. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/antalya-hosts-21st-international-forensic-medicine-days ### 2026-09-24: International Forensic Medicine Days congress held in Antalya The 21st International Forensic Medicine Days in Antalya gathers experts from 40 countries to discuss advancements in forensic science, including AI applications and virtual autopsies. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/international-forensic-medicine-days-congress-held-in-antalya ### 2026-09-22: Forensic Medicine Days congress held in Antalya The 21st International Forensic Medicine Days in Antalya, Turkey, gathers experts from 41 countries to discuss addiction, forensic genetics, and disaster management. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/forensic-medicine-days-congress-held-in-antalya --- Cite as: International Forensic Medicine Days congress in Turkey. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/international-forensic-medicine-days-congress-in-turkey