TIAFT 2025
What a privilege it is to bring The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists (TIAFT) conference to Aotearoa New Zealand, November 23rd – 27th 2025.
It is truly exciting to be able to host you for the first time in our country and to showcase our natural wonders, unique culture and manaakitanga (hospitality). Working together, ESR and FACTA, along with ICMSA, are striving to deliver a meeting that exceeds your needs and expectations.
The theme for the meeting is Toxicology at the Leading Edge. This resonates for two reasons: firstly, the work we do each day is world-leading and this conference allows us to share and collaborate to maintain pace with the ever-evolving toxicology environment. Secondly, New Zealand sits on the geographical ‘edge of the world’!
It is wonderful to be able to contribute to the long legacy of TIAFT, and FACTA. We look forward to engaging and working with many of you in the lead up to the conference to collaboratively create an outstanding scientific programme.
Bringing you all together in Tamaki Makaurau Auckland at the brand new New Zealand International Convention Centre, will allow you to immerse yourself in both science in the heart of city and all it brings. Sharing this experience we hope will be rewarding and enthralling.
We can’t wait to share these moments with you all and look forward to welcoming you to TIAFT 2025.
TIAFT 2024
Registration
Registration fees
Earlybird ends 30 June 2025
- Member*: $1,395
- Non-Member: $1,695
- Student - part/full time**: $995
- DCF/LMIC: $995
- Day only: $490
Standard from 1 July 2025
- Member*: $1,695
- Non-Member: $1,995
- Student - part/full time**: $1,195
- DCF/LMIC: $1,195
- Day only: $490
All fees are quoted in New Zealand dollars ($NZD) and inclusive of 15% GST (Goods and Services Tax).
Full Registration Entitlements
- Admission to all meeting sessions (23-27 November 2025)
- Admission to the TIAFT 2025 Exhibition
- Delegate materials
- Ticket to the Welcome Reception (Sunday, 23 November 2025)
- Ticket to the Half Day Tour and Post-Tour Function (Wednesday, 26 November 2025)
- Ticket to the Meeting Dinner (Thursday, 27 November 2025)
- Catering including morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea daily
Day Registration Entitlements
- Admission to all meeting sessions on the registered day
- Admission to the TIAFT 2025 Exhibition
- Delegate materials
- Opportunity to purchase a ticket to the Welcome Reception (Sunday, 23 November 2025)
- Opportunity to purchase a ticket to the Half Day Tour and Post-Tour Function (Wednesday, 26 November 2025)
- Opportunity to purchase a ticket to the Meeting Dinner (Thursday, 27 November 2025)
- Catering on the day of registration, including morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea
*Member rate: To be eligible for a member registration you must be a current member of ONE of the following organisations:
- FACTA Australia
FACTA represents the professional interests of practitioners engaged in the conduct of forensic and clinical toxicology in Australia, New Zealand and our regional neighbours. FACTA aims to promote science-based practice and disseminate knowledge of the principles of forensic and clinical toxicology and related drug testing disciplines. - TIAFT
The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists (TIAFT) promotes cooperation, coordination of efforts and research in forensic toxicology. Members actively engaged in analytical toxicology (or allied areas) are welcome, and come from all corners of the globe. Professional and ethical conduct is expected of all members.
**Student: A student is defined as a holder of a student identification card from a recognised tertiary or secondary educational institution (e.g. a University or TAFE). Students must be currently enrolled in part or full-time studies to qualify for the discounted rate.
Key dates
- Registration: Now Open
- Call for Abstracts: Now Open
- Call for Abstracts Close: 30 April 2025
- Abstract Notifications Sent: mid June
- Early Bird Registration Ends: 30 June 2025
- TIAFT Meeting Dates: 23-27 November 2025
Call for Abstracts
- The 62nd Annual Meeting of the International Association of Forensic Toxicologists taking place in Auckland, 23-27 November 2025, invites you to submit abstracts for Oral Presentations, Poster Presentations, and Rapid Fire Presentations.
- All abstracts must follow the instructions listed below and be submitted online by 5:00PM (NZDT), Wednesday 30 April 2025. Please note that the closing date for abstract submission will not be extended.
Presentation types
- Oral Presentation
All oral presentations will be grouped into sessions throughout the Meeting. Further specifications about Oral Presentations will be sent to successful authors after the results date. - Poster Presentation
Poster presentations will be on display throughout the Meeting. Further specifications about poster presentations will be sent to successful authors after the results date. - Rapid Fire Presentations
Each rapid fire presentation will be 4 minutes long, followed by 1 minute for questions and answers. Further specifications about rapid fire sessions will be sent to successful authors after the result date.
Abstract Themes
- Clinical Toxicology
- Drug Facilitated Crime
- Drugs and Driving
- Hair Testing
- New Analytical Techniques
- Novel Psychoactive Substances
- Postmortem Toxicology and Interpretation
- Toxicosurveillance
- Other
Terms & Conditions
- Abstracts must be submitted in the required format with the following headings: Background/Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion.
- All abstracts must be a maximum of 350 words.
- Abstract titles must be a maximum of 25 words.
- Abstracts must be submitted in English.
- Abstracts can contain scientific symbols.
- The use of abbreviations and acronyms should be kept to a minimum. Abbreviations must be spelled out on first use.
- All authors must approve the submission of their work for presentation.
- At least one author must be available to present if selected and will be required to have a paid registration.
- Only abstracts submitted via the abstract submission portal will be considered.
- All abstracts must be submitted by 5:00 PM (NZDT), Wednesday 30 April 2025 to be considered.
Program
Keynote Speakers
Alex Krotulski (Center for Forensic Science Research and Education, USA)
Dr. Alex J. Krotulski serves as the Director of Toxicology and Chemistry at the Center for Forensic Science Research and Education (CFSRE) in the United States. Dr. Krotulski is the Program Manager for NPS Discovery, the CFSRE’s open-access drug early warning system. Dr. Krotulski is a chemist by training and has practiced as a forensic toxicologist for ten years. Dr. Krotulski holds faculty appointment and serves as the forensic toxicology Program Director for Thomas Jefferson (Philadelphia, PA) and is a Senior Associate Editor for the Journal of Analytical Toxicology. Dr. Krotulski serves on both the SOFT and TIAFT NPS Committees, among other committees and working groups across forensic fields.<br /><br />Dr. Krotulski received his PhD in Chemistry from Temple University (Philadelphia, PA) in 2019, his MS in Forensic Science from Arcadia University (Glenside, PA) in 2015, and his BS in Chemistry from Loyola University New Orleans (New Orleans, LA) in 2013. To date, Dr. Krotulski has authored or co-authored more than 80 peer-reviewed journal publications in the areas of forensic toxicology, clinical toxicology, and forensic chemistry, in addition to giving more than 140 scientific presentations across various areas of forensic science, mass spectrometry, and analytical chemistry.
Helen Wihongi (Te Whatu Ora (Health New Zealand))
Dr Helen Wihongi (ia). Te Aitanga a Hauiti, Te Whanau a Āpanui, Ngāti Porou and Ngāpuhi descent. She is the National Māori Health Research Lead for Te Whatu Ora. She works with the Evidence Research and Clinical Trials Team to establish a national research and clinical trials infrastructure aiming to support regional research and clinical trial endeavours. As a community psychologist she endeavours to critique systems and implement improvement strategies that include Te Tiriti o Waitangi, tikanga (Māori beliefs and values) and Māori and Western scientific mātauranga (Māori and Western scientific knowledge).<br /><br />Helen’s research interests are mātauranga and tikanga Maori, particularly as they relate to Māori health and wellbeing. She is currently a co-lead in the establishment of a genomics tertiary pathway along with Professor Cris Print, a project funded by Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment. She is also part of a team looking at Rongoa Māori in clinical service delivery.
Jamie Seymour (James Cook University)
Professor Jamie Seymour or the “Jelly Dude from Nemo land” has been researching and working with venomous and dangerous animals for over 30 yrs. with his present interest being “Why do animals have venom?” Based in Cairns, in Northern Australia, an area that has an overabundance of venomous animals, he is uniquely placed to study the ecology and biology of Australia’s venomous species. He teaches at all levels at James Cook University, one of the top 5% of research universities in the world with his favourite subject being “Venomous Australian Animals”, a subject designed and taught by this effervescent academic.<br /><br /> He has been successfully involved in programs designed to decrease the envenomings of humans by jellyfish, namely in Australia, Timor Leste (for the United Nations), Thailand and Hawaii. His research has been directly responsible for changes in the present treatment protocol for Australian jellyfish stings. He established and is the director of the Tropical Australian Venom Research Unit (TASRU) which is now recognised as one of the premier research groups in the world for the studies of the ecology and biology of box jellyfish and research into medical treatment of box jellyfish envenomings.
Jan Ramaekers (Maastricht University, Netherlands)
I work as a professor in psychopharmacology at Maastricht University in the Netherlands. My research combines methods from psychopharmacology, forensic toxicology and cognitive neuroscience to determine drug induced changes in human performance. In my work, I focus on the impact of different substances of (ab)use, including cannabis, stimulants, opioids, novel psychoactive substances (NPS) and psychedelics on neuronal networks and human cognition. This work bears relevance in the context of drug development and therapeutics and in legal settings when evaluating the impact of drug exposure on human function.
Program Overview
Sunday, 23 November
- Morning: Young Scientist Session, Board Meeting
- Afternoon: Regional Reps Meeting
- Evening: Opening Ceremony, Welcome Reception
Monday, 24 November
- Morning: Meeting Day 1
- Afternoon: Meeting Day 1 (Continued)
- Evening: Presidents Dinner
Tuesday, 25 November
- Morning: Meeting Day 2
- Afternoon: Meeting Day 2 (Continued)
- Evening: Young Scientist Function
Wednesday, 26 November
- Morning: Meeting Day 3
- Afternoon: Half Day Tours, TIAFT AGM
- Evening: Post Tour Function
Thursday, 27 November
- Morning: Meeting Day 4
- Afternoon: Meeting Day 4 (Continued)
- Evening: Gala Dinner
Social Functions
Gala Dinner
Venue: Shed 10
We are thrilled to announce that the Gala Dinner for the TIAFT 2025 conference will be hosted at the stunning Shed 10, a premier venue located on the waterfront in the heart of Auckland.
Shed 10 is renowned for its elegant industrial charm, offering a unique blend of modern amenities and historic character. With its beautiful views of the Auckland Harbour and its spacious setting, it provides the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable evening.
Event Highlights:
- Date: Thursday 27 November 2025
- Time: 6:00pm – 11:00pm
- Location: Shed 10, 89 Quay Street, Auckland
Sponsors
TIAFT 2025: Sponsors
Venue
New Zealand International Convention Centre
101 Hobson Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
TIAFT 2025 - New Zealand International Convention Centre
