Bringing together leading voices in homeland security, Milipol Paris 2025 will host a four-day conference series dedicated to the theme “Homeland Security and Artificial Intelligence.” From 18 to 21 November, experts, researchers, practitioners and decision-makers will gather in Paris Nord Villepinte to explore how AI is reshaping internal security, investigations, cybercrime and crisis response.
Published on Sep 30,2025 at 12:57 PM | Updated on Oct 22,2025 at 6:32 AM

For the first time, the programme has been curated by Sébastien AGUILAR, forensic officer at the Paris Police Prefecture and founding president of ForenSeek. His practitioner-led perspective has produced a rich agenda designed to confront the challenges of today while anticipating the opportunities of tomorrow.

 

Tuesday: Promises, Challenges and Perspectives

The conference opens on Tuesday 18 November with the half-day session “Artificial Intelligence for Homeland Security: Promises, Challenges, and Perspectives.” Offering both European and international perspectives, this introduction will assess how AI is being integrated into homeland security missions. Discussions will range from the operational benefits of AI in investigations and forensics, to challenges of governance, training and ethics.

Talks will also delve into technological sovereignty and governance of AI, examining dependencies, trust standards and interoperability, with speakers from Sopra Steria, the National Agency for the Security of Information Systems and academic experts. Another highlight will focus on the European AI Act, the first comprehensive legal framework adopted in 2024, exploring its implications for transparency, accountability and compliance among public and private stakeholders. The morning concludes with a look at funding mechanisms for research and innovation, offering stakeholders practical insights into European and national partnerships supporting AI development.

 

Wednesday: Forensic Innovation and Cold Cases

On Wednesday 19 November, attention turns to crime and investigation. The morning session, “Crime and Emerging Technologies: Forensic Innovations, Evidence Management and New Threats,” will showcase the tangible impact of AI and advanced tools on criminal investigations. Presentations will include the pioneering experience of HTX Singapore, where AI accelerates genetic analysis, crime scene reconstruction and drug detection. Experts from CNRS, the French Gendarmerie and Lausanne University will share innovations in bloodstain dating, underwater investigation and augmented reality reconstructions. The session will close with a discussion on new criminal threats in the age of AI, highlighting how criminal organisations exploit emerging technologies and how law enforcement can respond.

In the afternoon, the focus shifts to “Cold Case Investigation: Judicial Expertise, Scientific Innovations, and Artificial Intelligence.” At the heart of the session will be France’s National Unit for Serial and Unsolved Crimes in Nanterre, the only centre of its kind, which coordinates the reopening of long-unsolved cases. Other talks will cover forensic genealogy, DNA analysis, and the growing role of forensic advisors in guiding investigative strategy. Experts will also explore how the passage of time, once considered a barrier, can now aid investigations thanks to new scientific advances. Contributions from INTERPOL will highlight efforts to identify missing persons, while a concluding debate will examine how AI can help build a “criminal memory” to accelerate analysis and preserve collective knowledge.

 

Thursday: Organised Crime and Digital Evidence

Thursday 20 November begins with “Organised Crime and Criminal Networks: The Contribution of Data and Artificial Intelligence.” Case studies will demonstrate how data exploitation and AI help map, anticipate and dismantle criminal structures. Speakers from French and European agencies will present approaches to drug trafficking networks, while others will examine how multisource data—from open-source intelligence to financial tracking—enables a comprehensive understanding of organised crime. The session underscores how coordinated data analysis is now central to homeland security operations.

The afternoon session, “Cybercrime and Digital Evidence: New Sources and Forensic Challenges,” brings together dark web investigators, prosecutors and digital forensics specialists. Topics include methods for infiltrating criminal networks on the dark web, tracing illegal financial flows through blockchain and cryptocurrencies, and the growing evidential role of connected devices and vehicles. With live demonstrations and international case studies, the session will highlight both the opportunities and difficulties of navigating today’s digital battlefield.

 

Friday: Disaster Victim Identification and Response

The programme concludes on Friday 21 November with “Disaster Victim Identification: Cooperation, Innovation, and Human Challenges.” This half-day session will examine the complex demands of identifying victims in contexts ranging from natural disasters and terrorist attacks to migration crises. Experts will explore international cooperation mechanisms in mass disasters, drawing on lessons from Interpol and European forensic units.

Further talks will address the particular difficulties of identification in migratory contexts, where documents and databases are often absent, and the contribution of new technologies such as rapid DNA analysis and facial reconstruction to accelerate the process. Importantly, the session will highlight the central role of the human factor in DVI, with family associations underlining the need for empathy, psychological support and dignity throughout identification efforts.

 

A Global Forum for Responsible Innovation

Across four days, Milipol Paris 2025 will deliver a programme that not only highlights technological advances but also addresses the ethical, legal and societal frameworks needed to govern them responsibly. By uniting practitioners, policymakers and researchers, the conference series offers both a forward-looking vision and practical tools for those on the front lines of security.

With its strong international scope and a unique focus on artificial intelligence, the Milipol Paris 2025 conference programme signals a decisive step in aligning technological progress with operational and human imperatives.

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