INTERPOL Drone Expert Summit 2025

Leveraging Cutting-Edge Technology for Law Enforcement in the Drone Era

Dates: 7-9 of November 2025 (Forensic training 10-11 of November with separate registration)

Location: Avila, 1 hour outside Madrid, Spain

Why Attend?

The rapid evolution of drones is reshaping the operational landscape for law enforcement and public safety worldwide. They are becoming indispensable tools in areas such as search and rescue, border control, crime scene investigation, and large-scale event management. At the same time, they are increasingly misused for smuggling, surveillance, and even coordinated hostile attacks. This dual reality makes drones both a powerful asset and a pressing challenge for global policing.

At the INTERPOL Drone Expert Summit 2025 (IDES2025), you will gain a comprehensive understanding of how drones are transforming law enforcement. The summit will explore drones as threat, tool, and evidence, offering participants both strategic insight and operational knowledge.

What to Expect at IDES2025

• Keynotes from Global Experts
  Hear from world leaders in drone deployment, counter-drone strategies, forensic analysis, and artificial intelligence. Learn how agencies across the globe are responding to the opportunities and risks of the drone era.
• Live Demonstrations
  Witness drones and counter-UAS systems in action. From Drone as First Responder programs to advanced interdiction technologies, see first-hand how these solutions perform in real-world scenarios.
• Operational Focus
  Go beyond theory with concrete examples of how drones are being integrated into modern law enforcement and border operations. Explore how data, AI, and autonomous systems are redefining situational awareness and investigative capacity.
• Training and Knowledge-Sharing
  Extend your experience with optional forensic training designed to provide hands-on skills for extracting evidence and intelligence from captured drones and associated systems.
• Global Collaboration
  Meet and exchange knowledge with peers, decision-makers, and innovators from law enforcement, government, academia, and industry. Build lasting partnerships that will shape future policies, standards, and practices.

The Goal

IDES2025 is more than a conference. It is a platform for strengthening international cooperation, developing best practices, and accelerating the safe and effective use of drones and counter-drone technologies. By bringing together global expertise, we aim to ensure that law enforcement and public safety agencies are prepared for both the current and future challenges of the drone era.