2026 Program

Day 1
13 Jul 2026

IFOSS 2026 Opening Ceremony

The school directors will outline the objectives of the overall program
Prof. Giovanni Ziccardi
Prof. Donatella Curtotti, Ph.D.
Prof. Sebastiano Battiato, Ph.D.

A brief introduction to forensic science — definitions – forensic process – casework – RD&I – education – quality

The first lecture will introduce the forensic science discipline, providing the necessary definitions and presenting the different steps of the forensic process (recovery, analysis, interpretation and reporting) as well as...
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PROF. DR. DIDIER MEUWLY
11:00

Coffee break

Deepfake Detection in the Era of Generative AI

With the rapid progress of recent years, techniques that generate and manipulate multimedia content can now provide a very advanced level of realism. Powered by large language models, text-driven synthesis...
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Luisa Verdoliva
21:00

Cinema

Day 2
14 Jul 2026

Mind, Body and Code: Passwords, Biometrics and the Law of Digital Forensics

The lecture will examine the legal and forensic implications of compelling suspects to unlock encrypted digital devices, a critical issue at the intersection of digital forensics, criminal procedure, and the...
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Angela Procaccino
11:00

Coffee Break

Industrial Panel

A dynamic discussion featuring cutting-edge companies. The panel will showcase their experiences, ongoing projects, and future visions, offering a concrete look at how technological innovation and sustainability are reshaping industrial...
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Poster/Demo/Exhibitions session

An informal session has been scheduled to allow to students to present the latest results and researches
Day 3
15 Jul 2026

Can we trust the Likelihood Ratio obtained with a black-box model?

A score-based likelihood ratio serves as a crucial statistical tool for evaluating the strength of evidence in forensic analysis scenario. By comparing observed data with the expected outcomes under different...
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Giovanni Tessitore – Senior Forensic Scientist
11:00

Coffee Break

The impact of digital evidence on investigative activity between legal safeguards for the parties and investigative needs: breakthrough and unresolved issues.

Abstract: The acquisition of digital data is the result of an epochal digital revolution that today – in particular – is increasingly affecting the foundations of criminal justice. The acquisition...
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Roberto Murenec

Q&A on Digital Forensics, Law and AI

An informal session to clarify some curiosities in the field of DF, Law and AI. Bring your swimming suit and beach towel.
Prof. Donatella Curtotti, Ph.D.
Prof. Sebastiano Battiato, Ph.D.
21:15

Football match

Day 4
16 Jul 2026

Antifragile Deepfake Detection: Robustness, Adversarial Threats, and Open-Set Challenges for Digital Evidence

The rapid progress of generative AI is making deepfakes increasingly realistic, accessible, and difficult to assess in uncontrolled online environments. This talk addresses the challenge of detecting deepfakes “in the wild”, where...
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Irene Amerini
11:00

Coffee Break

Forensic Biometrics: the use of biometric data, databases and technology in forensic applications

The second lecture will focus on the use of biometric data, databases and technology in forensic practice. Practical examples will be proposed to explain the forensic biometric applications: intelligence, investigation...
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PROF. DR. DIDIER MEUWLY
20:00

Gala Dinner

Day 5
17 Jul 2026

Trustworthy Visual Forensics in the Generative AI Era: Deepfakes, Biometrics, Explainable AI and Bias-Aware Analysis

The rapid advancement of generative AI is reshaping digital forensics and biometrics, enabling the creation of synthetic or manipulated digital evidence with an unprecedented level of realism and scale. This...
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Michele Nappi

Closing

Prof. Giovanni Ziccardi
Prof. Donatella Curtotti, Ph.D.
Prof. Sebastiano Battiato, Ph.D.
20:00

Social Dinner at Zefiro Restaurant

22:00

Disco Dance