New Delhi — India’s largest gathering dedicated to tackling tech-enabled crime is set to return. The FutureCrime Summit 2026, organized by the Future Crime Research Foundation (FCRF), will take place on February 5–6, 2026 in New Delhi. The announcement follows the overwhelming success of the 2025 edition, which witnessed participation from over 1,800 delegates, including top officials from law enforcement, defence services, corporate security, and the legal and academic communities.
The summit has emerged as a critical national platform to understand, debate, and counteract new-age cyber threats through multi-stakeholder engagement, policy dialogue, and capacity building. FCRF, an IIT Kanpur’s AIIDE backed non-profit, has consistently brought together experts and institutions at the forefront of India’s fight against cybercrime and digital insecurity.
Distinguished Speakers from Past Editions
The 2025 & 2024 editions featured a formidable lineup of speakers whose experience spans national security, law enforcement, technology policy, and jurisprudence. Among the dignitaries were:
- Dr. VK Saraswat, Member, NITI Aayog and Former DG, DRDO
- Sivagami Sundari Nanda, IPS, Special Secretary (Internal Security), Ministry of Home Affairs
- Lt Gen MU Nair, National Cybersecurity Coordinator (NCSC)
- Rajiv Jain, Former Director, Intelligence Bureau
- OP Singh IPS, Former DGP, Uttar Pradesh
- Dr. Vikram Singh, Former DGP UP Police, Chancellor of Noida International University
- Dr. Gulshan Rai, Former NCSC Coordinator, Ex DG CERT-IN
- Lt Gen (Dr.) Rajesh Pant, Chairman, Cybersecurity Association of India
- Arun Kumar, Former DG, Railway Protection Force
- Justice Talwant Singh, Former Judge, Delhi High Court
- Dr. Pavan Duggal, Renowned Cyber Advocate, Supreme Court of India
- B Shanker Jaiswal, Joint CP, Delhi Police
- Dr. GK Goswamy, ADG, UP Police & Director, UPSIFS
- Dr. Amit Sharma, ADG and Advisor (Cyber), Ministry of Defence
- Maj Gen Bipin Bakshi, Senior Fellow, CLAWS
These luminaries led critical conversations around India’s evolving cyber threat matrix, policing reforms, institutional resilience, and legal challenges in digital investigations.
Topics That Defined the Summit
The previous edition of the summit addressed a wide spectrum of pressing issues at the intersection of cybersecurity, digital forensics, governance, and law. Technical sessions and expert-led panels explored:
- Digital Forensics and Incident Analysis
- Cybercrime Threat Landscape
- Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Forensics
- Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity
- Data Privacy and Protection Laws
- Financial Fraud and Cybercrime Prevention
- Internet of Things (IoT) and Smart Infrastructure Security
- Cloud and Mobile Security Forensics
- Supply Chain Security and Third-Party Risk
- Threat Intelligence and Risk Management
- Human Factors in Cybersecurity
- Innovation in Digital Crime Investigation
- Future-Proofing Security Architecture
- Regulatory Compliance and Cyber Governance
- Global Cybersecurity Collaboration and Geopolitics
These discussions created a 360-degree view of the challenges and tools needed to secure India’s digital ecosystem, with participation from both public and private sector leaders.
Recognizing Excellence and Hands-On Learning
The 2025 summit also hosted the FCRF Excellence Awards, celebrating exceptional contributions to cyber investigation, policy leadership, academic research, and public service. The awards stood as a testament to India’s growing ecosystem of cyber defenders — from IPS officers to forensic scientists and public prosecutors.
Complementing the discussions were live demonstrations and workshops conducted by industry experts and law enforcement trainers. Topics included digital evidence extraction, cyber lab design, mobile forensics, AI-based threat detection, and breach response simulations powered by Rangestorm, India’s leading cyber range platform. These workshops provided immersive, scenario-based learning to enhance participants’ practical investigation capabilities.
Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities Now Open
With FutureCrime Summit 2026 poised to attract an even broader spectrum of decision-makers and cybersecurity leaders, sponsorships and exhibitor opportunities are now open.
Organizations specializing in cybersecurity solutions, forensics technologies, regulatory compliance, artificial intelligence, OSINT, legal-tech, and cyber threat intelligence are invited to showcase their innovations, connect with potential partners, and align with India’s national security agenda.
From premium booth spaces and branded workshops to curated speaking opportunities and demo zones, sponsors can select packages tailored to visibility and impact. Interested entities may write to research@futurecrime.org to initiate discussions.
As cyber threats grow in sophistication and scale, the FutureCrime Summit continues to serve as India’s critical knowledge and action hub. From ransomware and financial fraud to AI-driven scams and international cyber espionage, the 2026 edition of the summit is not just timely — it’s essential.