The Society of Radiographers of South Africa and the International Association of Forensic Radiographers in Cape Town this year mark the 20th Anniversary of the foundation of the IAFR.
Members of the SoR are being encouraged to attend the Society of Radiographers of South Africa (SORSA)-International Association of Forensic Radiographers (IAFR) 2025 Congress, either in person or online from 5-7 September 2025 at the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town, South Africa.
This international joint initiative, which provides both in-person and virtual attendance opportunities, hopes to cater to all disciplines of radiography, with a focus on technological advances and special sessions on forensic radiography.
'The first dedicated international forensic imaging conference in Africa'
2025 marks the 20th anniversary of the official launch of the Association of Forensic Radiographers at a Society of Radiographers reception at UKRC in Birmingham in 2005.
The group, which promotes education, training and best practice in forensic imaging is now an international radiography organisation with members in seventeen countries and large active branches in the UK and Australia - New Zealand.
It also has memoranda of association with the SoR, the ISRRT, SORSA and the International Society of Forensic Radiology & Imaging (ISFRI).
Conference convenor, founding chair of the IAFR, and radiographer, Dr Mark Viner explained: "The IAFR has a long history of successful partnership with radiography societies, and we are delighted to be holding this special conference with our friends in the Society of Radiographers of South Africa in Cape Town. Not only does this mark the 20th anniversary of the IAFR, but it will also be the first dedicated international forensic imaging conference in Africa.”
Hands-on, practical demonstrations
World-renowned speakers have been invited to give presentations at this year’s conference, covering developments in AI, clinical practice and service delivery, and radiation protection.
Thanks to the partnership with the IAFR, this year’s conference also includes special sessions on paediatric forensics, the role of radiography in human rights investigations, and emerging and future technologies in forensic imaging.
These sessions will allow for hands-on workshops and a basic introduction to the field of forensic imaging, followed by a 1-2 day forensic wildlife course after the event.
More than 400 people are expected to attend in person in Cape Town, with opportunities for international networking and shared expertise in improving healthcare, promoting radiation safety and ensuring high standards of forensic investigation.
Leading commercial vendors will also be present to support clientele and to promote their latest technology and equipment.
Virtual registration will give radiographers and students three months of access to the recordings of all lectures from both tracks, and registration for undergraduate students is offered at particularly advantageous rates.
The deadline for abstract submission is 27 April, while early bird registration ends 3 June.
Find out more and sign up to attend online or in person here.
(Image: Mark Viner, via SORSA)