Conference Programme

Tuesday 18 November 2025

14:00 – 17:00

"Artificial Intelligence in the Service of Homeland Security: Promises, Challenges, and Perspectives"

 
This half-day event will provide a comprehensive overview of the practical applications of AI in internal security, drawing on both European and international approaches. It will spark in-depth discussions on technological mastery, strategic dependencies, and the evolving roles in the field—such as criminal intelligence, investigations, forensics, and justice. Through engaging formats like TEDx talks and panel discussions, the event will encourage dialogue among public decision-makers, technical experts, researchers, and legal professionals. This session offers a critical space for reflection on the governance and responsible use of AI in security matters.

Wednesday 19 November 2025

9:45 – 13:00

"Artificial Intelligence and Crime: What Innovations are Transforming Investigations and Evidence Management?"

 
This session will explore the potential of artificial intelligence in evolving investigation techniques, from the field to the courtroom. It will delve into tangible innovations such as augmented crime scenes, multispectral anomaly detection, behavioral recognition, and the exploitation of interceptions, while addressing fundamental ethical questions surrounding these technologies. Featuring a diverse lineup of international speakers, this conference will enable participants to envision future standards for AI-assisted investigations within a framework that is both rigorous and operational. Join the dialogue at the intersection of technological innovation, judicial requirements, and international cooperation.

14:00 – 17:00

"Forensic Science and Artificial Intelligence: A New Era for Cold Cases"

 
This half-day session will shine a light on a deeply human and technical issue: reopening unsolved cases through various scientific technologies, and soon, through AI. The session will also highlight the unique judicial hub in Nanterre dedicated to cold cases, a one-of-a-kind initiative globally. Topics such as forensic genealogy, missing person identification, and text mining applied to legal proceedings will offer fresh perspectives on the future of long and complex investigations. By bringing together judges, forensic experts, data scientists, and international practitioners, this conference will illustrate how France and Europe can take the lead in the intelligent and ethical use of data in unresolved cases. This event serves as a crossroads between judicial truth, technology, and collective memory.

Thursday 20 November 2025

10:00 – 13:00

"Data and Artificial Intelligence: What Challenges do they Pose for Homeland Security?"

 
At the intersection of civil and judicial domains, this half-day session will explore how forensic data and AI technologies are becoming crucial tools for mapping, preventing, and dismantling networks. It will present concrete cases of weapon traceability, analysis of illicit routes, and efforts to combat online sexual exploitation. MILIPOL serves as a unique platform for exchanging ideas on the tactical, strategic, and ethical uses of data in the fields of prevention and protection.

14:00 – 17:00

"Forensic Analysis and Cybercrime: The New Digital Evidences"

 
This session provides an in-depth exploration of the new frontiers in digital forensics, where AI, blockchain, and connected devices become key players in investigations that are invisible to the naked eye. It will bring together dark web experts, digital fraud specialists, data scientists, and the Paris prosecutor's office focused on cybercrime, featuring interactive demonstrations, real case studies, and cutting-edge technologies. This session will encourage international reflections on the rising threats posed by digital crime and illicit financing.

Friday 21 November

9:45 – 14:00

"Post-Disaster Identification: The Convergence of Forensic, Biometric, and Digital Data"

 
This final half-day session offers a rare insight into the behind-the-scenes processes of post-disaster identification, where forensic medicine, biometric identification, AI, and geopolitical and humanitarian issues intersect. Through unprecedented feedbacks (INTERPOL, EUROPOL, Forensic experts), it will give a voice to those on the ground who work tirelessly to restore identities to victims. This conference will showcase concrete solutions for building an interoperable international Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) platform for the future.