SCI SCENT

26/10/2026

SOLD OUT!

So excited!!
We can’t wait!!

Final balance tickets are overdue now so we might have some tickets available if we get cancellations or non payments on final balance tickets - if you would like to be added to the wait list please email [email protected]

If you haven’t paid your final balance ticket just head over to the website and select final balance ticket 🎫 😃

14/10/2026

IS SCISCENT FOR YOU? THE ANSWER IS YES. 💚💗

We’ve had a few questions recently from people wondering whether SCISCENT is right for them, whether they have enough experience, or whether they’ll fit in.

So, we wanted to make one thing absolutely clear.

SCISCENT is for EVERYONE with an interest in scent, detection and the science behind what our dogs do.

Our conference brings together pet scentwork handlers, sport detection handlers, enthusiasts, professional trainers, police and customs handlers, and people working across a wide range of detection disciplines.

Some attendees work operationally with highly trained detection dogs. Others train their own dogs for sport, enjoy scentwork as a hobby, are studying canine behaviour, or simply want to understand more about the incredible science behind a dog’s nose.

And every single one of them belongs in the room.

You don’t need to work in detection professionally. You don’t need years of experience. You don’t need to feel that you should already know everything.

In fact, being curious, asking questions and wanting to learn are some of the best reasons to attend.

SCISCENT is about bringing people together, sharing knowledge, challenging our thinking and learning from one another. It’s about hearing different perspectives, discovering new research and connecting with people who share an interest in understanding dogs and their extraordinary olfactory abilities.

Everyone is made to feel equally welcome. Everyone has something to bring. And everyone has something they can take away.

Whether you’re just beginning your scentwork journey or have spent decades working in professional detection, there is a place for you at SCISCENT.

You don’t have to prove you belong.

If you’re interested in the science of scent, you already have a reason to be here. 💚💗

📍 SCISCENT 2027
📅 10–11 April 2027
📌 Thames Valley Police Training Centre, Sulhamstead, Berkshire

Book one of the 3 remaining tickets now!

12/10/2026

🚨 JUST 3 TICKETS REMAINING! 🚨

SCISCENT 2027 is almost sold out! 🧬🐕‍🦺

There are now JUST 3 TICKETS LEFT for two days of scent science, detection dogs, research and expert discussion.

Join us on 10–11 April 2027 at Thames Valley Police, Sulhamstead, Berkshire, for an incredible programme bringing together leading experts from across detection, conservation and canine fitness.

🎤 Hear from an outstanding line-up of speakers, including Cameron Ford, Dr Adee Schoon, Dr Katylynn Sloane and Simon Prins, alongside specialist talks from Dr Caroline Finlay on conservation and Nicky Grant on canine fitness.

Whether you’re an operational handler, researcher, trainer, sport scentwork enthusiast or simply fascinated by the science behind the canine nose, SCISCENT is an event you won’t want to miss.

📅 10–11 April 2027
📍 Sulhamstead, Berkshire
🎟️ Only 3 tickets remaining!

If you’ve been thinking about coming, now is the time to secure your place.

👉 Book now at www.sciscent.org

Once those final three tickets are gone, that’s it!

10/10/2026

🧬SCISCENT 2027 | MEET OUR SPEAKERS

Detection science, conservation, canine fitness and the incredible science behind our dogs’ noses. 🔬

SCISCENT 2027 brings together leading experts from across the world of scent science, detection and working dogs for two days of learning, discussion and fresh perspectives.

We’re excited to share just some of the speakers joining us! 👇

🌟 Thames Valley Police JOUDS
🌟 Cameron Ford
🌟 Dr Adee Schoon
🌟 Dr Katylynn Sloane
🌟 Simon Prins

And the programme goes beyond Detection alone!

🌱 🦇 Conservation — Dr Caroline Finlay
Exploring the role of detection dogs in conservation and the wider applications of canine scent detection.

💪 🐕‍🦺 Canine Fitness — Nicky Grant
Looking at canine fitness and the importance of supporting dogs to perform at their best.

Whether your interests lie in operational detection, research, conservation, canine fitness or sport scentwork, SCISCENT offers an opportunity to expand your knowledge and connect with people who share your passion.

A unique conference where EVERYONE is made to feel welcome

📅 10–11 April 2027
📍 Thames Valley Police, Sulhamstead, Berkshire

Two days. Exceptional expertise. One shared passion for scent science. 🧬🐾

6 tickets remaining!

🎟️ Find out more at www.sciscent.org

Keep following us for more exciting announcements!

05/09/2026

Don’t miss SCI SCENT 2027! 🐾🧪

An incredible speaker line-up, cutting-edge insights and NEW for 2027 a live demonstration! With only a few tickets remaining, this is your last chance to be part of it.

If you’re involved in detection dogs, you need to be in the room. 💗💚

🎟️ Limited tickets remaining, don’t miss out!

www.sciscent.org
[email protected]

05/09/2026

We’re so excited for SCI SCENT 2027! 🐾🧪 Featuring NEW for 2027 — a live demonstration to add to our expert talks and more. We can’t wait! 🚔💗💚 book one of the last remaining tickets at www.sciscent.org

16/08/2026

I’m so looking forward to attending this conference again in Atlanta!

As instructors, we are regularly putting time into the CPD of others, including other instructors, but it’s important no matter how experienced you are or where you sit in your field, that you continue learning and asking questions.

I have seen a few post recently highlighting either the need for this or the lack of it.
Aside from enjoying the process, I agree it’s incredibly important, especially with how fast our industry is to develop.

I learned loads at this conference the last time I attended, not just from the fantastic presentations, but from the discussions I had with other industry professionals.

It’s also what led me to create SCI SCENT Conference in the UK, I met and listened to a lot of our speakers at JSWK9.

I came back and passed on some of those new ideas to others and this year I’m travelling back with Kathryn at Trailing K9s and Dee at Canine Nose Skills, two more instructors investing in furthering their learning.

Yes it’s a lot of cost and yes it’s a lot of time away from work and family, is it worth it for continued professional development? Absolutely 🙌

14/08/2026

A great line up! Looking forward to it! Great to see Simon Prins, one of our 2027 speakers there too!
We’re hoping to have Dr Lindsay Waldrop over for a future SCISCENT so really looking forward to seeing more of her talks 😎

Introducing the plenary speakers for the 2027 Joint Symposium for Working K9s!

In addition to our keynote speaker, Paul Bunker, our plenaries will feature leaders in conservation, health, olfaction, behavior, and training:

🐾 Aimee Hurt, co-founder of Working Dogs for Conservation
“Conservation Detection Dogs: Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going”

🐾 Dr. Cindy Otto, founder of the Penn Vet Working Dog Center
“Managing Occupational Hazards of Working Dogs”

🐾 Dr. Lindsay Waldrop, Associate Professor in the Schmid College of Science and Technology at Chapman University
“The Role of Head Morphology in Odor Detection by Dogs”

🐾 Dr. Sally Dickinson, applied animal behaviorist with Applied Animal Behavior & Welfare Lab at Virginia Tech
“Tactical Canine Athletes: Lessons from Human First Responders on Conditioning for Performance and Stress Resilience”

🐾 Simon Prins, founder of Simon Prins ACT!
“Beyond the Nose: Where K9 Detection Meets Technology”

More info including early-bird registration and abstract submission (one month until deadline!) at www.jswk9.com

14/08/2026

A different kind of detection clinic.

Over two days, Cameron Ford and Georgie Jones will explore the thinking behind effective detection training, taking the discussion from theory into practical application.

A limited number of working spots will be taken in advance, with handlers able to share the challenges they’re currently facing with their dog. We’ll then use those real cases throughout the clinic, discussing the problem, looking at the options, explaining our thought process and putting it into practice with the dog.

For everyone attending, this means you’re not just watching exercises being demonstrated. You’ll see how we assess a problem, make training decisions and adapt as the dog gives us information.

Which for the handlers, we will then use to help you get the best from your search, leaving you with a clear plan of action for after the workshop. This will be sent to you following the event so you can continue your development with your dog.

Expect plenty of discussion, practical work and honest problem solving across the two days.

Location is Reading, Berkshire - Close to and the 2 days following SCI SCENT! Priority places will go to SCISCENT ticket holders (there’s still 6 tickets remaining! For the conference!).

Handlers £380 + VAT
Spectator places will be available.
Places are limited and will sell out quickly, no deposits, email [email protected] to secure your place now!

This is Cameron’s only booked Europe visit in 2027!

Don’t miss it April 12/13 2027.

13/08/2026

This is the Monday/Tuesday straight after SCISCENT! Don’t miss it!

A different kind of detection clinic.

Over two days, Cameron Ford and Georgie Jones will explore the thinking behind effective detection training, taking the discussion from theory into practical application.

A limited number of working spots will be taken in advance, with handlers able to share the challenges they’re currently facing with their dog. We’ll then use those real cases throughout the clinic, discussing the problem, looking at the options, explaining our thought process and putting it into practice with the dog.

For everyone attending, this means you’re not just watching exercises being demonstrated. You’ll see how we assess a problem, make training decisions and adapt as the dog gives us information.

Which for the handlers, we will then use to help you get the best from your search, leaving you with a clear plan of action for after the workshop. This will be sent to you following the event so you can continue your development with your dog.

Expect plenty of discussion, practical work and honest problem solving across the two days.

Location is Reading, Berkshire - Close to and the 2 days following SCI SCENT! Priority places will go to SCISCENT ticket holders (there’s still 6 tickets remaining! For the conference!).

Handlers £380 + VAT
Spectator places will be available.
Places are limited and will sell out quickly, no deposits, email [email protected] to secure your place now!

This is Cameron’s only booked Europe visit in 2027!

Don’t miss it April 12/13 2027.