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Events

08 July 2013 - 09 July 2013 | Lyon, France

Technology Against Crime – an international forum on technologies for a safer world

This is the first international forum of its kind, bringing together senior representatives from the worlds of technology, security and industry in order to develop technological responses to evolving security challenges.Jointly hosted by the French Ministry of Interior and INTERPOL, the event will be attended by government ministers, official delegates f...

01 July 2013 - 03 July 2013 | Willemstad, Curaçao

22nd Americas Regional Conference

The Americas Regional Conference is a meeting where policy and strategy matters concerning improvement of police cooperation between the member countries of the Americas and the crime situation are discussed. Talks are based on preparatory work carried out by officials of the Americas Sub-Directorate and on the contributions from delegations.In accordance...

14 May 2013 - 16 May 2013 | Budapest, Hungary

42nd European Regional Conference

The European Regional Conference is a meeting where policy and strategy matters concerning improvement of police cooperation between the European member states and the crime situation are discussed. Talks are based on preparatory work carried out by the INTERPOL European Committee, the Sub-Directorate for Europe, officials in the General Secretariat, spec...

24 April 2013 - 26 April 2013 | Istanbul, Turkey

7th Global Congress on Combating Counterfeiting and Piracy

The Global Congress has become a leading forum, shaping the direction of international responses to the crimes of counterfeiting and piracy, and raising public awareness of the dangers associated with illicit goods.A high-level event, the Congress attracts more than 1,000 participants from a wide range of sectors. Among the attendees are government minist...

17 April 2013 - 19 April 2013 | Lyon, France

9th Annual Heads of NCB Conference

his conference provides a unique opportunity for senior police officers to discuss issues on a global level.The event brings together the Heads of INTERPOL’s National Central Bureaus from around the world to share information, exchange ideas and best practices and be updated on the latest activities and new resources of the Organization. Round table wor...

20 February 2013 - 21 February 2013 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Match Fixing: The ugly side of the beautiful game (Asia)

Some 200 delegates from 43 countries are meeting in Kuala Lumpur to discuss the threats posed to football by match-fixing and ways to further improve its prevention and investigation. Among the delegates are officials from international organizations, including FIFPro, Sportaccord, national football associations, betting organizations and law enforcement....

17 January 2013 - 18 January 2013 | Rome, Italy

Match Fixing: The ugly side of the beautiful game (Italy)

Some 200 delegates from 50 countries gathered in Rome to discuss the threats posed to football by match-fixing and ways to further improve its prevention and investigation. Among the delegates were officials from international organizations, including FIFPro, Sportaccord, national football associations, national FA integrity officers, players and referee...