International IP Crime Investigators CollegeAn INTERPOL Initiative in Co-operation with UL Standards & Engagement
The 18th annual International Law Enforcement IP Crime Conference, cohosted by INTERPOL and UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE) and delivered by the International IP Crime Investigators College (IIPCIC), will be held from Monday, 29 September to Wednesday, 1 October 2025, in Lyon, France – home to INTERPOL’s General Secretariat headquarters! Registration for the Conference will open in early April. The theme for our 2025 conference is "Working in Partnership to Advance Safety and Security!"
The Organizing Committee is excited to announce several significant enhancements to the Lyon Conference. The Conference will take place from 29 September to 1 October, with additional opportunities added on 2 and 3 October to supplement the main event.
This 2025 special edition features a dynamic lineup:
IIPCIC Workshop and the Pre-Conference Welcome Reception
Full Day Conference – Opening Ceremony, Speeches, Panel and Training Sessions, and the Delegate Dinner
Full Day Conference – Panel and Training Sessions, Closing Ceremony, and the 2026 event location announcement
Supplemental Program – Stay Tuned for exciting news on additional add-on events and meetings, which will be exclusive and invitation-only
This year is especially significant since it is our first Conference hosted in Lyon, France. This location provides a unique opportunity for attendees to connect directly with INTERPOL officials and gain insights into specialized crime units.
Through the Conference and extended activities, we aim to strengthen law enforcement and other first responder capabilities to help create a safer and more secure world. Its enhanced focus offers a platform for decision-makers and front-line personnel from these agencies to gather and discuss best practices, share actionable insights and case studies, and explore innovative approaches.
The annual Conference is renowned and highly regarded for delivering unsurpassed networking and collaboration opportunities for global and regional law enforcement, with an expanded focus on other first responders this year.
The interactive agenda and schedule aim to improve capabilities, expand knowledge, increase expertise, and foster readiness to address IP crime challenges especially those related to transnational organized crime and their associated illicit trade activities.
The expanded format will improve collaboration by enabling private sector organizations and individual rights holders to engage in meaningful and productive one-on-one conversations with public sector representatives to discuss enforcement activities, training, and innovative ideas for rethinking international cooperation and initiatives focused on advancing global safety and security.
The Conference offers a unique cross-sector experience not found elsewhere.
Please mark the dates in your calendars and stay tuned for more updates!
2025 Organizing Committee
We have opened opportunities for panelist facilitators, panelist speakers, training session leaders, training session subject matter experts and pre-conference workshop speakers to support various sessions. If you are interested in being a speaker in Lyon, please visit our Call for Speakers page.
Willemstad, Curaçao - 23-25 September 2024
The 2024 Pre-Conference Workshop aligned with the conference agenda and focused on coordinating responses, aligning resources, and leveraging opportunities. We looked at the nexus of cooperation between law enforcement, the public and private sectors, and free trade zones to combat illicit trade. Together, we examined case studies to identify the factors that facilitate illicit trade. Together, we also proposed measures law enforcement, the public and private sectors, and free trade zones can take to detect and help prevent it from reoccurring and mitigate any consequences. The workshop explored common challenges and responses and identified solutions through best practices.
Learn about our International IP Crime Investigators College (IIPCIC) Awards.
These prestigious awards recognize the outstanding achievement of law enforcement personnel and governmental agencies who work tirelessly to combat counterfeiting and IP theft.
Winners are announced as part of the International Law Enforcement IP Crime Conference. Details on how to nominate a candidate will be posted soon.
Rufus Ferdinand
Chief Legal Compliance Officer, The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Joint Regional Communications Center (JRCC)
Michael Ding
Chairman, Quality Brands Protection Committee of China (QBPC)
The Conference provided excellent opportunities for exchange of ideas, best practices in addressing issues in e-commerce/free zones/storage and destruction of counterfeit products, sensitizing stakeholders, Public-Private collaboration for shaping customized capabilities through applied research and new age technologies, and showcasing initiatives in improving representation of women in law enforcement in the IPR crime domain.