UAE national anthem

Welcome address by Dubai Police

Room B

Hemaya video

Global substance abuse outlook: An assessment of the pandemic-induced substance use in younger and older population

Keynote | Room B

The pandemic has triggered an increase drug use younger and older populations. With minimal frameworks to monitor drug abuse in the elderly, why is it critical to revamp the global drug prescription monitoring system to mitigate substance abuse? What immediate steps must be taken by governments, law enforcement agencies and health officials to measure and prevent the overuse and misuse of prescription drugs across all age groups?

Attendee insights:

An important session for attendees to understand how substance and narcotics abuse have evolved during the pandemic and what immediate steps must be taken to prevent the global drugs issue.

Collaborative intelligence-driven approaches to control global drug trafficking

Panel Discussion | Room B

In 1971, the then US President Richard Nixon declared the global war on drugs. Though policies and laws on narcotics trafficking and abuse have evolved since then, there’s still a lot to be done to get to the roots of the global drugs market. Whilst the interdictory approach to combat drug trafficking has shown progress to some markets, novel methods of channeling have grown elsewhere. How are law enforcement agencies pursuing the drug trafficking and substance abuse problem? What does drug intelligence sharing of the future look like and how can we eradicate the narcotics supply chain together? What collaborative strategies must be employed by police forces and law enforcement agencies to predict and prevent drug trafficking?

Attendee insights:

An important discussion that underlines the significance of novel intelligence-sharing mechanisms amongst law enforcement agencies to eliminate internal and external drug trade markets.

The roadmap to building a drug-free world

Keynote | Room B

Drug issues have become a global cause for concern affecting lives, countries and the economy as a whole. With drug routes and channels constantly evolving, how can the world collaborate to combat misinformation, and prevent illicit trafficking? How can governments and law enforcement agencies mitigate today’s drug market with the right combination of policies and technologies?

Attendee insights:

A high-level session that will highlight the how drug trafficking channels have evolved over the years and what governments, law enforcement agencies and the private sector must do to address this global problem.

Technology and its impact on fighting drug trafficking, substance abuse and addiction

Strategy talks and discussion | Room B

Technology has brought innumerable economic benefits to the world. On the other hand, organised crime groups, including drug traffickers, are exploiting new digital platforms to build new business models and expand their trade. With most crimes having links to other forms of criminal activities, how are law enforcement agencies staying ahead of criminals with technology and how are such skillsets enabling the prevention of drug trafficking?

Attendee insights:

Focussed presentations from law enforcement agencies that will underline how law enforcement agencies are applying novel technology solutions to overcome the global narcotics issue.

Lunch

Winning the global drug war: Best-practices to counter the drug supply and demand channels

Leadership Interview | Room B

Countries around the world have built a wide array of healthcare and rehabilitation channels to treat and overcome the drug issue. But with the rise of new forms of psychotropic substances, how can governments, law enforcement agencies and the healthcare sector work together to overcome the growing drug issue through forward-looking policies? What are the immediate steps to be taken to track down the roots of the drug supply and demand channels?

Attendee insights:

A must-attend session to learn how countries can revamp their drug policies and influence the collective approach from governments and law enforcements agencies to treat the global drug war, support rehabilitation and develop an addiction-immune generation.

Experimenting forward-looking strategies, laws, and policies to counter psychotropic abuse and support rehabilitation

Panel Discussion | Room B

Despite global efforts, the global drug market has grown substantially creating new criminal value chains. Whilst punitive drug policies were able to alleviate the drug trafficking efforts, they have opened novel public health challenges for governments and law enforcement agencies. Is it time for countries to reform their laws and policies and prevent drug issues of tomorrow? With drugs such as Captagon fuelling terrorist activities in regional markets, how can law enforcement agencies stay ahead of traffickers that rely on inventive approaches to smuggle drugs?

Attendee insights:

A high-level session that sheds light on novel approaches of governments and law enforcement agencies to mitigate transnational drug trafficking through innovative polices and strategies.

The role of policing agencies and social institutions in countering drug addiction and supporting rehabilitation

Strategy talks and discussion | Room B

Focused presentations from law enforcement agencies that will shed light on how social institutions can support the fight against substance abuse, addiction and rehabilitation.

Closing remarks and conference proceedings