The conference, organised by Professor Sue Black OBE and Professor Niamh Nic Daeid from CAHID at the University of Dundee, discussed the imminent paradigm in forensic science as the discipline approaches a pivotal juncture in the modern courtroom. The event capitalised on the emerging landscape to develop, design and promote a robust, effective and efficient capability that will best serve justice. As a facitlitator at this event - and at the closed meeting at the Royal Society's Kavli Research Centre at Chicheley Hall - I was required to mediate between Lawyers, forensic scientists, members of the Judiciary, and allied institutional actors.