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Welcome Message

Dr. Maram Al-Otaibi

President of Health Support Services Center, Ministry of Health

Honorable guests,

It is our great pleasure to welcome you to the Global Forensics Excellence Summit, the first edition of this distinguished scientific event, held in the heart of Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as part of the Global Health Exhibition, from October 27 to 29, 2025.

This summit serves as an advanced platform that brings together experts and specialists from across the globe to exchange pioneering ideas and experiences. It aims to embrace the latest innovations and technologies that are transforming the field of forensic medical sciences.

In light of modern-day challenges that demand the pursuit of justice and relentless search for truth, forensic medical sciences play a critical role in enhancing the outcomes of legal investigations and developing new methods for handling forensic evidence. Through the collaborative efforts of scientists, law enforcement professionals, legal experts, and technicians, we are building a future rooted in deep knowledge and interdisciplinary cooperation.

This scientific gathering offers a unique opportunity to explore a wide range of fields—from laboratory testing and toxicological analysis to digital evidence and crime scene investigation—opening new horizons for improving procedural accuracy and achieving impactful results.

Furthermore, the summit marks a strategic step toward positioning the Kingdom as a leading destination for scientific conferences and events, in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to foster innovation and promote knowledge development.

I extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to the sponsors and partners who contributed to the success of this event. I encourage all participants to take full advantage of every opportunity for engagement and to build fruitful collaborations.

Welcome to this summit, which we hope will serve as a source of inspiration and progress in our shared journey toward a brighter future in forensic medical sciences.

Thank you.

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Welcome Message

Dr. Ahmed Al-Yahya

Executive General Director,
Forensic Medical Services Center, Ministry of Health

Peace be upon you all,

It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the Global Forensics Excellence Summit (GFEX)—the first edition of this prestigious international event, held in Narcissus The Royal Hotel, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as part of the Global Health Exhibition from October 27 to 29, 2025.

Your presence here today reflects your deep commitment to staying at the forefront of innovation and advancement in the field of forensic medical sciences—a source of pride and inspiration. We gather here to share expertise, exchange ideas, and build bridges of collaboration that will enhance performance in this vital sector, which plays a pivotal role in achieving justice and integrity within our judicial systems.

This summit stands as a comprehensive scientific platform that brings together an elite group of experts, researchers, and specialists from around the world. It features two major conferences:

  • The Fourth Saudi Conference of Forensic Medical Sciences
  • The Sixth Conference of Toxicology and Pharmacy (KSAPT)

Through these events, we aim to explore new horizons and advance the methods of forensic investigations by adopting the latest technologies and innovations.

This summit is part of the Kingdom’s broader efforts to realize Vision 2030, working to elevate our country’s status as a leading destination for international scientific conferences and events. It reflects our firm commitment to the development of the scientific sector and the promotion of global knowledge and innovation.

I invite all of you to make the most of this valuable opportunity—to be inspired by new ideas, to form strategic partnerships, and to enrich our scientific experiences. May this gathering be a platform for meaningful interaction and fruitful discussions that contribute to the achievement of our shared goals.

Thank you.

Event Timetable

Scientific Program

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27, Oct - 2025
08:00 AM – 5:00 PM

GFEX Summit Launching and Opening Ceremony

Coffee Break
Lunch
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28, Oct - 2025
08:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Coffee Break
Lunch
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29, Oct - 2025
08:00 AM – 3:30 PM
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Keynote Speakers

Dr. Yanko G. Kolev

Dr. Yanko G. Kolev

Prof. Duarte Vieira

Prof. Duarte Vieira

Dr. Joe Adserias-Garriga

Dr. Joe Adserias-Garriga

Dr. Michael Thali

Dr. Michael Thali

Prof. Heesun Chung

Prof. Heesun Chung

Dr. Jason Payne-James

Dr. Jason Payne-James

Dr. Joanne Nelson

Dr. Joanne Nelson

Scientific Committee

Chairman
Prof. Mohammed Madadin

Prof. Mohammed Madadin

Scientific Committee Members
Prof. Osama Al-Madani

Prof. Osama Al-Madani

Brigadier General Khalid Al-Dawood

Brigadier General Khalid Al-Dawood

Dr. Khalood Al-Sowaiq

Dr. Khalood Al-Sowaiq

Dr. Fadia Al-Khatabi

Dr. Fadia Al-Khatabi

Dr. Ahmed Al-Oqailan

Dr. Ahmed Al-Oqailan

Dr. Dalia Al-Saif

Dr. Dalia Al-Saif

Dr. Hossam Al-Shunwani

Dr. Hossam Al-Shunwani

Dr. Fawaz Al-Mousa

Dr. Fawaz Al-Mousa

Dr. Adel Al-Bulaihi

Dr. Adel Al-Bulaihi

Dr. Osama Al-Sirafi

Dr. Osama Al-Sirafi

Dr. Huda Mustafa

Dr. Huda Mustafa

Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Dalqan

Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Dalqan

Dr. Farouq Al-Zahrani

Dr. Farouq Al-Zahrani

Dr. Raed Al-Obaidaan

Dr. Raed Al-Obaidaan

Dr. Osama Morsi

Dr. Osama Morsi

Dr. Suha Al-Fuhaid

Dr. Suha Al-Fuhaid

Dr. Hobab Kamal

Dr. Hobab Kamal

Dr. Mamdouh Kamal

Dr. Mamdouh Kamal

Dr. Abdullaziz Al-Dukhyil

Dr. Abdullaziz Al-Dukhyil

Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Shalhoub

Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Shalhoub

Dr.Yahya Khubrani

Dr.Yahya Khubrani

Executive Committee

Chairman
Dr. Faisal Al-Zubaidi

Dr. Faisal Al-Zubaidi

Deputy of Committee
Mr. Faisal Mawled

Mr. Faisal Mawled

Committee Chairpersons

Scientific Committee

Prof. Mohammed Madadin

Prof. Mohammed Madadin

Logistics and Supply Support

Dr. Khayal Al-Deraan

Dr. Khayal Al-Deraan

Public Relations

Dr. Saeed Al-Zahrani

Dr. Saeed Al-Zahrani

Marketing and Sponsorship

Dr. Khalid Al-Bouq

Dr. Khalid Al-Bouq

Organizing Committee

Dr. Yahia Zekri

Dr. Yahia Zekri

Mr. Fahad Haydar

Mr. Fahad Haydar

Dr. Youssef Sheail

Dr. Youssef Sheail

Media

Mr. Naif Al-Harbi

Mr. Naif Al-Harbi

Website Committee

Dr. Mahmoud Kamal

Dr. Mahmoud Kamal

Dr. Yousef Ghandour

Dr. Yousef Ghandour

Empowering Justice Through Innovation

Conference Features
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Keynote Speakers

Invited renowned experts in the field of forensic science to share their insights and experiences.

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Panel Discussion

Interactive discussions on current challenges and future directions in forensic science.

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Workshops

Hands-on workshops and training sessions to enhance practical skills and knowledge.

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Poster

A platform for researchers and students to present their work through poster sessions.

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Topics

4th SCFMS (2025)

  • Forensic Medicine
  • Forensic Pathology
  • Digital Forensics
  • Forensic Psychiatry
  • Forensic Chemistry
  • Cybercrimes
  • Forensic DNA Fingerprinting
  • Fingerprints
  • Mortality Data and Coding
  • Document Examination
  • Clinical Forensic
  • Forensic Anthropology
  • Domestic Violence
  • Forgery and Counterfeiting
  • Forensic Toxicology
  • Quality in Forensic Work
  • Crime Scene Investigation
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Forensic Odontology
  • Ballistics
Conference in Numbers
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workshops
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International Speakers
30+
Local Speakers
Testimonials

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Dr. Sarah Mitchell
Forensic Pathologist

Enthusiastically, SCFMS2024 balances rigorous scientific presentations with practical case studies, enriching pathologists’ diagnostic acumen, fostering global networking, and truly significantly enhancing emerging autopsy techniques that will refine cause-of-death determinations globally.

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Dr. Ahmed El-Sayed
Forensic Toxicologist

At SCFMS2024, the toxicology symposium showcased innovative analytical methods, integrating nanotechnology-driven detection, comprehensive metabolite profiling, and collaborative case reviews that will transform poisoning investigations and accelerate global courtroom evidentiary standards.

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Dr. Olivia Chen
Forensic Anthropologist

SCFMS2024’s anthropology track presented innovative groundbreaking skeletal analysis protocols, merging 3D imaging, biomechanical modeling, and international cross-disciplinary workshops, empowering specialists to reconstruct identification processes with unprecedented precision and cultural sensitivity.

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Dr. Carlos Martinez
Forensic Odontologist

During SCFMS2024, dental forensics workshops introduced AI-assisted bite-mark comparison, advanced dental radiograph databases, and collaborative victim identification case studies, enhancing odontologists’ capabilities to resolve complex identification challenges with greater efficiency.

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Dr. Priya Nair
Forensic Serologist

SCFMS2024’s forensic serology sessions highlighted next-generation immunoassays, portable field-testing devices, and cross-validation protocols, significantly improving blood-pattern analyses, accelerating laboratory workflows, and bolstering the reliability of international serological evidence in trials.

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Dr. Markus Schmidt
Forensic Ballistics Expert

At SCFMS2024, ballistics experts demonstrated high-resolution 3D bullet trajectory reconstruction, integrated virtual reality crime-scene simulations, and standardized calibration procedures, elevating accuracy in ballistic matching and strengthening expert testimonies in courtrooms.

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Dr. Elena Rossi
Crime Scene Investigator

SCFMS2024 crime-scene workshop introduced advanced evidence-preservation techniques, drone-based aerial mapping, and rapid chemical detection kits, equipping investigators with robust protocols to document complex scenes meticulously and expedite forensic processing timelines.

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Dr. Hiromi Tanaka
Digital Forensic Analyst

SCFMS2024’s digital forensics panel covered encrypted data recovery, AI-driven malware attribution, and cloud forensic frameworks, empowering analysts to unmask sophisticated cybercrimes, streamline incident-response workflows, and fortify global digital evidence integrity.

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Dr. James O’Connor
Forensic Chemist

At SCFMS2024, chemical forensics presentations featured portable mass spectrometers, microfluidic drug-screening chips, and enhanced environmental contaminant detection assays, improving laboratory and on-site analysis speed and expanding capabilities in forensic investigations.

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Dr. Laila Hussein
Forensic Entomologist

SCFMS2024’s entomology segment rapidly unveiled predictive insect succession modeling, AI-based species identification apps, and interactive collaborative decay-stage simulations, offering entomologists powerful tools to refine post-mortem interval estimations with heightened accuracy.

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Dr. Tomislav Novak
Forensic Engineer

At SCFMS2024, engineering forensics sessions explored structural failure simulations, material fatigue analysis with advanced finite-element software, and cross-industry accident reconstruction case studies, empowering engineers to develop robust, science-driven investigative protocols.

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Dr. Amina Diop
Forensic Psychologist

SCFMS2024’s psychology track featured behavioral analysis workshops, virtual victim-interview simulations, and interdisciplinary panels on criminal profiling, enhancing psychologists’ understanding of offender mindsets and improving reliability of expert testimony in trials.

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Dr. Miguel Rodriguez
Forensic DNA Analyst

At SCFMS2024, DNA analysis workshops highlighted rapid STR profiling, next-generation sequencing integration, and automated sample-prep robotics, accelerating laboratory casework throughput and enhancing global genetic marker resolution for more conclusive identification.

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Dr. Fatima Khan
Forensic Geneticist

SCFMS2024’s genetics forum explored novel CRISPR-based lineage tracing, epigenetic age-estimation models, and robust population-specific reference panels, expanding geneticists’ toolkits to deliver more precise biogeographical ancestry insights and forensic kinship analyses.

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Dr. Viktor Petrov
Forensic Data Scientist

SCFMS2024’s data science track unveiled machine-learning pipelines for predictive crime-pattern analysis, integrated 3D visualization dashboards, and encrypted cloud repositories, empowering analysts to derive robust actionable insights from forensic datasets efficiently.

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