2024 AFDE & NADE SYMPOSIUM
"Staying Current in
the Evolving AI and Digital World
- and much more"
BROOKFIELD,
WISCONSIN (outside Milwaukee)
Friday, October 4 - Monday,
October 7, 2024
18155 W. Bluemound
Rd.
Brookfield, WI
53045
AFDE and NADE are meeting
together this year for a Symposium/Conference at the
Doubletree - a hotel that turns travel into a human
experience. It starts with a warm chocoate chip cookie
- a symbol of warmth and care for each guest. The
Doubletree by Hilton Milwaukee-Brookfield is only 25
minutes from General Mitchell International Airport
(MKE). This modern, suburban hotel is close to unique
shopping,
diverse
restaurants, and must see attractions.
Room rates are $129.00 plus taxes per night
for King size or two queen size beds, and include a free
hot breakfast buffet. The room rates apply three days
before and three days after the symposium.
The hotel includes a fitness center, indoor pool and
whirlpool, and complimentary internet and parking for all
guests.
PROGRAM DETAILS
2024 Conference Chairperson
Patricia Fisher
fisherdoclab@gmail.com
The 2024 Symposium theme will be "
Staying Current in
the Evolving AI and Digital World – and much more."
Initial program details are below. The 2024 AFDE/NADE
Symposium will cover a broad range of subjects including the
opening presentation on AI an d Handwriting Identification,
the latest research on Azheimers and signatures, case studies
in digitally altered or fabricated documents, a panel
providing “Tips for Testimony,” a presentation on disguised
handwriting, poster sessions, and much more.
Deadline for Papers and
Poster session submissions is June 1.
If you would like to be considered as a presenter, provide the
title, an abstract, and visuals that you will need. Provide
your curriculum vita along with your submission no later than
June 1, 2024. Your submission will be reviewed by the Program
Committee. You will be informed of approval no later than
June 30.
Opening presentation
The Basics of AI and Its Impact on Handwriting
Identification
Tatiana Vazulina, Director Product Managment
Parascript, LLC
In today's rapidly evolving world, the pace of artificial
intelligence (AI) development has reached unprecedented
levels. AI technologies are driving transformative changes
across various industries, reshaping how we work, communicate,
and live. From healthcare to finance, transportation to
entertainment, AI is revolutionizing processes, enhancing
efficiency, and unlocking new possibilities. Understanding the
power and limitations of AI is crucial for setting realistic
expectations and utilizing it efficiently across various
tasks. Forensic document examination, like any other field, is
not exempt from the need to understand where and how it can
benefit from leveraging AI technology.
Parascript, a leading developer of AI products specializing in
pattern recognition, offers innovative solutions for
handwriting analysis and fraud detection. In response to a
growing interest from forensic experts, Parascript provides a
presentation aimed at introducing forensic document examiners
to the application of AI technology in their field. The
presentation will delve into the fundamentals of AI
technology, trace its evolution, and dispel common myths
surrounding its capabilities. Participants will gain insight
into the strengths and weaknesses of AI, with a focus on its
efficient application within forensic document examination.
Through real-world examples, attendees will learn how AI
technology can enhance their workflow and improve accuracy in
handwriting analysis and fraud detection tasks. Specifically,
the workshop will showcase Parascript's cutting-edge
technology, including SignatureXpert.AI, a powerful tool for
signature verification, CheckwashAlert.AI, designed to detect
alterations in handwritten text indicative of check washing
fraud, and CheckStock, a solution for identifying counterfeit
checks.
Finally, the presentation will address such important topics
as the distinction between AI-generated and natural
handwriting, limitations of AI in document examination,
provide insights into the future direction of AI technology,
and delineate practical scenarios for its deployment.
Featured presentation
Alzheimer’s Disease and signatures/handwriting
Carina Pereira Fernandes is a Senior Handwriting and Document
Examiner and Laboratory Manger at NC Forensic Institute in
Porto, Portugal. She is currently completing her PhD on
Alzheimers and handwriting. Ms, Fernandes is also a team
member of the European Network of Forensic Sciences’ (ENFSI)
CERTAIN-FORS Project which is currently developing e-learning
tools for training and competency of handwriting experts on
the examination of traditional and digitally captured
signatures. She was the coordinator of Forensic Document and
Handwriting Analysis in the Portuguese Association of Forensic
Sciences until 2020. Her research interests include
graphopathopology (with the focus on Alzeimer’s Disease),
neuroscience and digitally captured signatures. Ms. Fernandes
also serves on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Forensic
Document Examination. More specific information about the
presentation will be posted soon.