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31 to 02
March
2025
22017 Loveno di Menaggio (CO), Italy
Strengthening the Future of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office
The Italo-German workshop will assess the potential for improvements of the EPPO's legal framework, discuss specific policy options, and clarify the challenges the EPPO faces today. Read more
01 to 02
April
2025
Zagreb, Croatia
The Role of Lawyers in Protecting and Promoting the Rule of Law and Mutual Trust Training for Defence Lawyers
This seminar will focus on the role of lawyers in understanding, protecting and promoting the rule of law and mutual trust, both as defence counsel in criminal proceedings and as a defence profession grouped in bar associations and lawyers' organisations. Participants will have the opportunity to get to know each other and to network with colleagues from across the EU. Read more
07 to 09
April
2025
Online
Annual Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Fundamental Rights 2025
The Annual Conference on Artificial Intelligence Systems and Fundamental Rights focuses on the new legislative instruments adopted in 2024, the European Union Act on Artificial Intelligence and the Council of Europe framework convention on AI. Points of discussion include the role and impact of fundamental rights in AI governance and the use of AI in justice systems. Read more
09 to 10
April
2025
Online
The Value of a đź‘Ť Social network investigations and legal strategies in the age of digital crime
This seminar is designed to equip legal practitioners with the necessary skills and knowledge to conduct effective investigations in the world of social media. It will scrutinise the fundamental principles of social network investigation, including the collection, analysis, and presentation of data from social media platforms. Read more
10 to 11
April
2025
Trier, Germany
Annual Conference on EU Border Management 2025
This hybrid annual conference will debate the latest developments and challenges in the EU’s internal and external border management. It will analyse the latest proposals and reforms on the functioning and operation of EU border management systems, including Schengen, as well as Frontex’s role and responsibilities. Read more
15 to 16
May
2025
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
Leitlinien fĂĽr effektive und faire Vernehmungen in Strafverfahren "Guidelines for effective and fair interrogations in criminal proceedings", supported by COST
Thema der Tagung an der Universität sind die sog. Mendéz-Prinzipien: Diese nach dem früheren UN-Sonderberichterstatter für Folter benannten Leitlinien sollen gewährleisten, dass Vernehmungen einerseits verlässliche Informationsquelle sind und andererseits die Rechte des Betroffenen wahren. Diskutiert wird mit Teilnehmenden aus der Kriminologie, Justizpraxis und Psychologie. Read more
15 to 16
May
2025
Riga, Latvia
The Presumption of Innocence: Modern Trends and Contemporary Challenges 2025 ECLAN Annual Conference
This year’s ECLAN conference will focus on “The Presumption of Innocence: Modern Trends and Contemporary Challenges”, bringing together leading scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to explore key issues. Read more
26 to 27
May
2025
Cracow, Poland
#Digitalisation and #Artificial Intelligence in Criminal Justice Key tech concepts, online investigations, AI and machine learning
This seminar addresses various challenges linked to digitalisation that judges, prosecutors and lawyers in private practice working in the field of EU criminal justice will have to face in the years ahead. Read more
26 to 28
May
2025
Online
AML for the Judiciary, Law Enforcement and Criminal Defence EU Legislative Update, AMLA, Cryptoassets, AI, Asset Recovery and Confiscation
This online seminar will address the current European anti-money laundering landscape and focus on the changes implemented since the adoption of the fourth, fifth and sixth Anti-Money Laundering Directives and the new Directive on enhancing FIU cooperation and access to financial information. Read more
05 to 06
June
2025
Lisbon, Portugal
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and ’smart’ Criminal Justice Systems Application of AI in Legal Practice
After explaining the technical aspects of AI and its implications for privacy-preserving big data technologies, this conference will focus on how AI could be used in criminal proceedings, enabling the shift from a traditionally reactive approach to crime-fighting to one that is more proactive and preventative in character. It will discuss possible solutions for remedying the risks posed by AI and robotics in the criminal justice domain. Read more
23 to 24
June
2025
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Europoean Symposium - MutualRecognition 2.0 Research Project
This is the final event of the project MutualRecognition 2.0, in which the Research Team will present the project results. Read more
23 to 27
June
2025
Online
Summer Course on European Criminal Justice
This online summer course over five half-days will introduce legal practitioners to practical aspects of European criminal justice. Read more
23 to 24
June
2025
24067 Sarnico BG / Lake Iseo, Italy
International Extradition and the European Arrest Warrant VIII Edition of the Advanced Seminar
This is the eight edition of a two-day seminar that investigates current worldwide developments in extradition law and cases, including the European Arrest Warrant system. Read more
26 to 27
June
2025
Trier, Germany
Data Protection and the Law Enforcement Directive Interoperability, Safeguards and Dealing with Data Breaches
This hybrid seminar will analyse the practical issues faced by police and criminal justice authorities in protecting individuals’ personal data when it is being processed under the terms of the EU Law Enforcement Directive. Read more
15 to 19
September
2025
Trier, Germany
Summer Course on European Data Protection Law
This summer course is intended to give participants an overview of the fundamentals of European data protection law. It will tackle the main legal questions related to the application of GDPR and related instruments by discussing legislative developments and relevant case law, as well as by solving practical case studies. Read more
25 to 26
September
2025
Bucharest, Romania
Understanding Bitcoins and Cryptocurrency Technology Mining, blockchain and new investigative techniques
This seminar will provide participants with an understanding of how bitcoin works, how transactions can be analysed and the special investigative techniques that can be applied. During the sessions, participants will be immersed in a simulated investigation and will learn to analyse the blockchain to trace the proceeds of a crime. Read more
13 to 14
October
2025
Budapest, Hungary
Artificial Intelligence Basics for Criminal Legal Professionals How AI is Reshaping the Criminal Justice Systems
The main objective of this seminar is to build awareness in criminal justice professionals by exploring the consequences and implications of AI as an integral component of the information society, and its impact on criminal justice. Read more
21 to 22
October
2025
Valetta, Malta
15th EDEN Event on Data Protection in Law Enforcement
Founded in 2015, the Europol Data Protection Experts Network (EDEN) is a collaboration platform that brings together stakeholders from different backgrounds. It provides a forum for sharing knowledge, best practices, events, and projects related to data protection within a law enforcement context. Read more
20 to 21
November
2025
Valetta, Malta