Hosted by Dubai Police and 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, the World Police Summit 2026 will return to the Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together law enforcement professionals, policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators.
The summit will cover areas including public safety, security technology, border and migration security, aerospace, land and maritime security, robotics, drones, unmanned systems, cyber resilience, forensic intelligence, and AI-driven policing.
Designed for police, safety, and security professionals seeking to examine current and future challenges in law enforcement, the program includes conference sessions, workshops, thematic discussions, keynote speakers, panel discussions, fireside chats, roundtables, and an exhibition focused on technologies and operational approaches for modern policing.
When is World Police Summit 2026?
World Police Summit 2026 will take place from November 16–18, 2026.
Summit Themes
The event’s themes include operational excellence in policing, financial crimes and crypto laundering, anti-narcotics and drug trafficking, robotics, drones and unmanned systems, organized crime, cyber security, hyper crime and cyber resilience, aerospace, land and maritime security, civic trust and community policing, AI-driven policing and digital transformation, border and migration security, police investigations, criminal and forensic intelligence, and leadership.
Side events and workshops will also cover road safety and traffic law enforcement, elite officer mental and physical wellbeing, satellite intelligence, and space security.
What’s On at World Police Summit 2026?
World Police Summit 2026 will feature a three-day program. The summit lists 140+ conference sessions and 300+ global speakers, with workshops, networking opportunities, keynote presentations, panel discussions, fireside chats, forums, and thematic sessions focused on the main issues affecting modern policing.
The exhibition will showcase public safety solutions and the latest technology, with 170+ leading exhibitors. The exhibition area includes Country Pavilions, a Demonstration Hub, an Investor Program, and a Startup Arena, giving companies space to present innovative public safety solutions.
Thematic Theaters
Thematic Theaters will feature expert-led discussions and fireside chats on key topics driving the next era of policing. Sessions will explore emerging trends, challenges, and innovative solutions for public safety.
Roundtables and Workshops
Roundtables and workshops will provide a space for law enforcement professionals to share knowledge and explore practical solutions to current and emerging challenges.
Awards
The Summit Awards will recognize excellence and contributions in law enforcement, with a focus on innovations and achievements that support public safety and policing.
Summit Speakers
Featured speakers include:
- Jonathon Passmore, Program Manager Road Safety, World Health Organization – European Regional Office
- Peter Nilsson, Police Commissioner, AIRPOL
- Rory Corcoran, Head of Section at Interpol Financial Crime and Anti-Corruption Centre
- Darrin Jones, Executive Director, Partnerships and Planning at Interpol
- Jason Kaplan, Acting Assistant Director, International Operations, U.S. Department of Justice
- Angela Me, Chief, Research and Trend Analysis Branch at UNODC
- Dr. Vanessa Lynch, Regional Director at DNA for Africa
- Col. David Vinluan, Executive Director, ASEANAPOL
- Christopher Woods, Commander Europe, Africa & Middle East, Australian Federal Police
- Grant Stevens, Commissioner, South Australia Police
- Borut Erzen, Head of Programme, International Centre for Migration Policy Development – ICMPD
- Dr Tracey Green, Head of Programme, International Centre for Migration Policy Development – ICMPD
Previous Highlights
In 2025, World Police Summit recorded close to 53,000 in footfall from more than 110 countries. The summit included more than 300 globally renowned speakers, 922+ global leaders, 85+ chiefs of police, and more than 170 exhibitors across safety and security.
Where is World Police Summit 2026?
World Police Summit 2026 will be held at:
Dubai World Trade Centre
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
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