India’s cybercrime landscape is evolving at a speed that demands stronger coordination between law enforcement, cybersecurity professionals, forensic experts, regulators, lawyers and technology companies.
Against this backdrop, FutureCrime Summit 2026 is set to return as one of India’s most important platforms dedicated to cybercrime investigation, cybersecurity, digital forensics, DFIR, cyber law and emerging digital threats.
The summit is scheduled for 6–7 August 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
A National Platform for Cybercrime and Cybersecurity
The event will bring together senior government officials, police leaders, cybercrime investigators, DFIR professionals, cybersecurity companies, legal experts, financial institutions, startups, researchers, students and technology leaders.
The summit will focus on critical themes such as:
- Digital arrest scams
- AI-enabled fraud
- Ransomware
- Cryptocurrency laundering
- Deepfakes
- Cyber espionage
- Online child safety
- Cross-border financial fraud
- Digital evidence
- Cyber law and governance
Where Technology Meets Policing and Law
Modern cybercrime investigations often involve police stations, banks, telecom operators, payment gateways, social media platforms, forensic labs, courts and international cooperation.
FutureCrime Summit 2026 aims to bring these stakeholders onto one platform.
The event will feature discussions, workshops and knowledge sessions on cybercrime investigation, digital forensics, cyber threat intelligence, AI-enabled crimes, financial fraud, cryptocurrency investigations, dark web intelligence, cyber risk management and critical infrastructure protection.
Senior Speaker Lineup
The summit has announced a strong speaker lineup featuring senior figures from cybersecurity, intelligence, defence and national security.
Speakers include:
- Daljit Singh Chaudhary, former Director General, BSF
- Rajiv Jain, former Director, Intelligence Bureau
- Lt Gen Dr. Rajesh Pant, former National Cyber Security Coordinator
- Dr. Gulshan Rai, former National Cyber Security Coordinator and former DG, CERT-In
- Dr. Sanjay Bahl, DG, CERT-In
- Maj Gen Dr. Bipin Bakshi, Distinguished Fellow, CLAWS
The event is expected to host hundreds of speakers and thousands of participants.
FCRF Hackathon and Excellence Awards
A major highlight of FutureCrime Summit 2026 will be the recognition of emerging talent and institutional impact.
Winners of the FCRF Hackathon will be awarded at the summit. The hackathon aims to encourage practical problem-solving in cybersecurity, digital crime, technology innovation and cyber resilience.
The summit will also host the FCRF Excellence Awards 2026, recognising outstanding contributions in cyber policing, cybercrime investigation, cyber forensics, cyber intelligence, digital policing innovation, cyber helpline operations and cyber lab development.
Award Categories
The award categories include:
- FCRF Excellence Award in Cyber Policing
- FCRF Excellence Award in Cyber Crime Investigation
- FCRF Excellence Award in State Cybercrime Response
- FCRF Excellence Award in Cyber Forensics
- FCRF Excellence Award in Cyber Intelligence Operations
- FCRF Excellence Award in Social Media Crime Investigation
- FCRF Excellence Award in Cyber Patrol and Monitoring
- FCRF Excellence Award in Digital Policing Innovation
- FCRF Excellence Award in Cyber Helpline Operations
- FCRF Excellence Award in Cyber Lab Development
The awards are open to officers, police units, cyber cells, police stations and organisations working in cyber policing and law enforcement.
Why the Summit Matters Now
India’s cybercrime response ecosystem is expanding rapidly, but pressure is increasing.
Police forces are handling rising complaint volumes. Banks are strengthening fraud controls. Companies face ransomware and data breach risks. Courts are dealing with digital evidence. Citizens are facing faster and more organised scams.
For businesses, institutions and enforcement agencies, strong documentation, controls and compliance review are becoming essential. Professional auditing services in india can help organisations strengthen internal checks, risk monitoring and cyber-related compliance readiness.
Shunyatax Global Insight
FutureCrime Summit 2026 comes at a crucial time for India’s digital safety ecosystem. As cybercrime becomes more sophisticated, collaboration between police, technology experts, forensic professionals, lawyers, regulators and private industry will be central to building a stronger national response.
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