Society of Forensic Toxicologists, Inc.

Meeting Information

Seven months and counting before the start of SOFT 2013 – October 28 to November 1, 2013. The SOFT 2013 Program Committee has been very busy planning scientific and social events to ensure a valuable educational and memorable social experience.  The workshop schedule includes four full-day workshops and eight half-day workshops.  The tentative meeting schedule is published in ToxTalk, as well as on the SOFT web-site.  While changes to the schedule are not anticipated at this time, check the on-line schedule before making travel plans.

The meeting will be held at the Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa in Orlando, Florida. The resort is an official Walt Disney World® Hotel and just five-minutes walking distance to Downtown Disney.  The accommodations at the Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa are stylishly appointed and feature luxurious pillow-top mattresses and bedding, along with amenities such as a 32” HDTV, a mini-refrigerator, and high-speed and wireless Internet access.  The room rate is $185 per night (single and double), plus a $10 resort fee which provides access to the heated swimming pools, Jacuzzi and the fitness room.  The Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa also provides complimentary transportation to the Walt Disney World® Theme Parks including Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park and Epcot.  Attendees can reserve rooms now through a link on the SOFT web-site.  

There are a few important deadlines to note −

• Abstracts must be submitted by May 15, 2013.
• The meeting registration deadline is August 31, 2013.  All registrations received after this date are subject to an additional late fee.  A meeting registration worksheet is published in ToxTalk, as well as on the SOFT web-site, to assist you during the registration process.
• Reserve your hotel room early – prior to September 26, 2013.  Use the link on the SOFT web-site.

Registration for SOFT 2013 is NOW OPEN.  To register, begin at the "Web Login" tab above.  Non-SOFT Members must create an account, save, and then enter to follow the registration prompts. For registration assistance, call the SOFT Office at 888-866-7638.  The registration fee is $499 for SOFT members and $675 for non-members.  In addition to accompany person registration, additional tickets for the Presidential Banquet and Cirque du Soleil® La Nouba™ can be purchased.  The registration fee for children under the age of 2 years will be waived.  Also, discounted tickets for all Disney attractions including Walt Disney Word® Theme Park can be purchased through a link on the SOFT web-site (see Disney tab above).

New this year will be a Career/Education fair to provide information regarding employment and education opportunities in forensic toxicology.  The fair will coincide with the Tuesday evening Welcome Reception.

There are many special events planned for SOFT 2013 including the traditional President’s Reception followed by an evening at Cirque du Soleil® La Nouba™, as well as Halloween festivities on Thursday evening.  Other social events include the Tuesday evening Welcome Reception and SOFT Nite Owl.