SOCIETYOFDIGITAL FORENSIC

Advancing the science of digital evidence through research, collaboration, education, and meaningful dialogue across the global digital forensic community.

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ICDF International Conference on Digital Forensic

Last year, in frames.

Opening Keynote — Grand Hall, 2025
Research Exchange — Forum Hall, 2025
Leadership Dialogue — Studio B, 2025
Evidence and Trust — Main Stage, 2025
Networking Roundtable — Atrium, 2025
Public Interest Session — Ops Center, 2025
Opening Keynote — Grand Hall, 2025
Research Exchange — Forum Hall, 2025
Leadership Dialogue — Studio B, 2025
Evidence and Trust — Main Stage, 2025
Networking Roundtable — Atrium, 2025
Public Interest Session — Ops Center, 2025

A gathering for researchers, leaders, and public-interest security.

We are a member-led collective bringing together researchers, industry leaders, and policy-minded practitioners to discuss the most important questions shaping digital trust, evidence, and accountability.

Mission

We aim to be a bridge between technical practitioners, industry leaders, and policymakers — bringing real-world security challenges into open conversation and action. The Society exists to connect deep technical understanding with public accountability, so that what is learned in the field can help shape stronger, safer systems for everyone.

CHAIRMAN

Gaurav Gupta

Under his leadership, the Society focuses on building an ecosystem where research, mentorship, and responsible innovation move together. His vision is to cultivate a community that learns deeply, thinks critically, and helps shape a more secure digital future.

The goal is not only to advance technical capability, but also to translate that capability into conversations that matter beyond the lab.

SDF Summit main stage

ICDF 2027

Three days of original research, adversarial simulation, and hands-on training — all under one roof, with the people who are actually doing the work.

DATE
3–5 Jan 2027
VENUE
Eros Hotel, Nehru Place
THEME
Digital Forensic

Past editions

A snapshot of the work, the people, and the moments that shaped the community.

Explore the keynotes, research conversations, and leadership discussions from previous years.

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Moments from the gathering.

A look at the last edition, featuring keynotes, conversations, and the research moments that defined the room.

Featured Speakers

Leading voices in digital forensics and cyber investigations.

Dr. Gaurav Gupta, Scientist F, Meity

Dr. Gaurav Gupta

Scientist F, Meity

CHAIRMAN

Lt. Col Santosh Khadsare, CBO, SysTools

Lt. Col Santosh Khadsare

CBO, SysTools

VICE CHAIRMAN

Dr. Pankaj Sharma, Academia

Dr. Pankaj Sharma

Academia

TREASURER

Dr. Sakshi Sharma, Academia

Dr. Sakshi Sharma

Academia

SECRETARY

Society Aims & Objectives

To promote digital forensics, cyber investigation, research, and practical capacity building across academia, industry, and public institutions.

01

Promotion of Digital Forensics in India

To advance education, research, training, and awareness in the field of digital forensics, cyber investigation, and cybercrime prevention.

02

Educational Conferences and Workshops

To organize national and international conferences, workshops, seminars, and symposia on digital forensics and allied domains.

03

Industry-Academia Collaboration

To foster collaboration between academia, industry, and government bodies for innovation and capacity building in digital forensic science.

04

Publications & Knowledge Dissemination

To publish journals, proceedings, newsletters, and digital resources on emerging trends in cyber forensics.

05

Standards & Policy Development

To contribute towards creating frameworks, policies, and standards for forensic investigation and cyber security practices.

06

Skill Development & Certification

To develop certification programs and professional training courses for students, researchers, law enforcement, and industry professionals.

Backed by teams who ship security

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Support our mission to advance digital forensic research, strengthen professional practice, and inspire the next generation of investigators, analysts, and public-interest practitioners.