The World Police Summit announces theme: “Connected for Impact: United Global Policing to Safeguard Future Generations”

World Police Summit 2026

The fifth edition of the World Police Summit, hosted by Dubai Police and taking place on June 23-25, will have the theme: “Connected for Impact: United Global Policing to Safeguard Future Generations”. This year’s event recognises that, at a time when threats transcend borders and evolve at unprecedented speeds, the future of law enforcement hinges on a single capability – connection.

This special briefing from organisers offers partners and delegates an exclusive preview of the exhibition, a chance to discover the strategic context of the key theme, the core sessions and the global innovations defining the law future of law enforcement.

The Summit acts as a vital connector and a platform for forging crucial alliances across agencies, nations and technologies. The ultimate objective remains to bridge the gap between intelligence and action resulting in safer and more resilient societies.

The WPS Dialogues, where insights become action.

On Thursday, February 5, 2026 WPS Dialogues successfully launched its first session. These closed-door gatherings invite law enforcement and security innovators to collaborate on solutions to the operational and ethical challenges of modern policing. Insights from the dialogues do not only feed the main summit agenda, they also shape practical global frameworks.

The inaugural dialogue introduced the summit’s 2026 theme and brought together an elite cohort to dive into two vital pillars, border and migration, security and aerospace, land and maritime security as a response to the expansion of borderless crime, discussions focused on building integrated transnational frameworks and leveraging new technologies to enhance foreign forensic examinations

Featured Topics and Sessions

The fifth edition of the World Police summit will expand on the most critical pillars of modern security, including:

  • Digital Frontiers – AI-driven policing and digital transformation, cybersecurity, hyper crime and cyber-resilience and robotics, drones and unmanned systems.
  • Specialised Security – Organised crime, anti-narcotics and drug trafficking and aerospace, land and maritime security
  • The Human Impact – civic-trusted engagement in community policing and the elite officer, mental and physical well-being forum

Summit Pillars

The summit is built on pillars designed to transition theoretical innovation into operational reality. These dedicated zones and events provide a front row seat to the technology impacting global security, offering delegates a tangible look at the tools of tomorrow. Popular features include:

  • Start-up Arena –  a launch pad for high growth start-ups to demonstrate expertise and scalability in the public safety sector
  • Demonstration Hub –  an immersive hands on environment where cutting edge products, from autonomous drones to advanced forensics come to life through live simulations.
  • Academic Zone – This area fosters innovation evidence based strategies and global collaboration, driving smarter, more effective and ethical law enforcement worldwide.

Talking about the show, Chief Rudy Perez said: “The beautiful part about the world police Summit is the networking connections. You’re really, truly, meeting the world here.”

The CEO of Zenith Technologies, Rasal Hammad, added: “We invite the local the global law enforcement body, to come and visit us, so we can share and exchange ideas, concepts and future visions, where we can maintain a very calibrated and safety net for all humanity at a global level.”

Celebrating Excellence

Finally, during the exhibition, will be the WPS awards, which recognises the pioneers and achievers of our industry with 13 categories celebrating the full spectrum of policing excellence, including:

  • Future Leader Award
  • Best AI implementation in Policing,
  • Inspiring Female in Law Enforcement
  • Excellence in forensic science
  • The Good Samaritan Award

Shape the future of global security exhibit at WPS 2026

As a leading global forum for law enforcement professionals. The World Police Summit is dedicated to advancing public safety through collaboration, innovation and strategic insights. You are invited to showcase your solutions at the epicenter of international security.

Why Exhibit

  • Direct Access – Connect with chiefs of police, ministers and global leaders from 110+ countries.
  • Drive innovation – Feature your AI, forensic and tactical breakthroughs for 170 plus leading institutions.
  • Strategic Insights – Align your brand with the summit’s mission to enhance global security, global impact.

Turn your technology into real world tools for the professionals on the front lines. Secure your preferred stand location today, reach out to the WPS exhibition team at exhibitions@worldpolicesummit.com to discuss exhibition and partnership opportunities.

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