Dubai:More than 220 global leaders are set to gather in Dubai for the fifth edition of the World Police Summit, opening at the Dubai World Trade Centre on November 16. The three-day event will feature sessions, panel discussions, and an international exhibition.
According to Wam, the Summit is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Hosted by Dubai Police and organized by DXB LIVE, the event operates under the theme 'Connected for Impact Uniting Global Policing to Safeguard Future Generations'.
The Summit will include 15 thematic tracks, with participation from over 90 countries. More than 220 professionals from law enforcement, the private sector, and academia will share insights alongside startups and innovators. Additionally, over 150 exhibitors will showcase the latest technology, highlighting the importance of public-private partnerships.
An International Organisations Pavilion will debut this year, featuring six organizations led by Gulf Cooperation Council Police (GCCPOL) and joined by ASEANAPOL, CARICOM, UNODC, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), and the General Secretariat of the Council of Arab Ministers of Interior.
Visitors are encouraged to download the WPS app to schedule meetings in advance of the Summit. The World Police Summit Awards, spanning 13 categories, will recognize excellence in policing and security, with winners announced on November 9 before the ceremony on November 18.
Notable attendees include Stephen Nutt APM, Assistant Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police, Stephen Fry, Executive Director for Investigation Support at Interpol, and Peter Nilsson, Police Commissioner of AIRPOL. Colonel Dr. Rashid Hamdan Al Ghafri emphasized the importance of turning conversations into partnerships to ensure community safety.
Rick Smith, Founder and CEO of Axon Enterprise, highlighted the transformative role of AI and technology in public safety. Panche Toshkovski, Minister of Internal Affairs of North Macedonia, shared insights on reducing crime through dismantling transnational syndicates and targeting corruption. Ivonne Higuero, Secretary-General of CITES, stressed the need for international cooperation in combating wildlife crime.
Delegate passes for the Summit are currently available at a 50% discount, with early registration recommended to secure participation in the event's sessions and exhibitions.