SMOB (Sweden Against Organized Crime) and the Swedish Police Authority invite you to a full-day
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Welcome to a day where we gather strength and knowledge against criminal economies.
We invite you to a full day with thought-provoking keynote speakers, engaging panels, inspiring discussions, and the opportunity to exchange experiences with other key societal stakeholders.
Registration takes place between 8:00 and 9:00. Please arrive on time to avoid queues and to enjoy the breakfast that will be served. Note: ID check required.
A cloakroom is available.
Under eftermiddagen hålls programmet på svenska. The afternoon program will be conducted in Swedish.
There is interpretation available for those who wish to listen to keynote speakers and panels in another language. You can choose between English, Swedish, and Italian, among others. Download the app https://audio-widget.kudoway.com/77011787853
Questions for the speakers and panel during the sessions are submitted via the Slido app – Slido Cod 286138. You may download the app or use it in your browser. https://app.sli.do/event/kegFnBvnFThirPFke8oaH3
The panel and speakers will be filmed so the sessions can be viewed afterwards. Photography will also take place in areas where participants are present.
Breakfast
A lovely breakfast is served between 8:00 and 9:00. Arrive on time for the registration so you have time to enjoy coffee, tea, smoothie, juice, and sandwiches.
Lunchmingle
A delicious and filling lunch is served between 11:30 and 13:00. There is plenty of time to mingle, socialize, and discuss organized crime with a focus on the criminal economy. Find new innovative solutions together with the other participants!
Afternoon refreshments
Afternoon refreshments are available throughout the afternoon for those of us who are craving something sweet and a cup of coffee
Program
The afternoon program will be conducted in Swedish. Under eftermiddagen hålls programmet på svenska.
9:00 Welcome Johan Olsson, Head of NOA, Swedish Police Authority
9:15 Keynote – Lorena Di Galante DIA Italy
Combatting crimes in the context of the Mafia and the international perspective
9:30 Panel – How can Sweden learn from Italy’s work against organised crime?
The ability to counter increasingly global and complex criminality is becoming ever more important. What are the main challenges and lessons from an international and broader perspective? How do you view developments over the next 5–7 years: which actors and trends will shape international crime?What can Sweden and others learn from the Italian example What are the next steps?
- Annette Alenius, Head of Interpol Stockholm
- Lorena Di Galante, Deputy Director State Police DIA
- Johan Olsson, Head of NOA Swedish Police Authority
10:30 Panel – The financial sector plays a key role in countering the criminal economy.
How can effective cooperation with authorities and balanced risk management be strengthened? What role can technologies such as AI and data sharing play in better detecting, reporting and preventing future complex economic crime? What does the financial sector expect crime to look like in 5–7 years, and how can they prepare?
- Renzo Nisi, General, Guardia di Finanza
- Michael Levi, PhD, DSc (Econ.), FAcSS, FLSW, Professor of Criminology, Cardiff University
- Johan Sekora, Global Head of Financial Crime Prevention SEB / SAMLIT
- Daniele Campo, Deputy Head Operational Comittee, DIA
Under eftermiddagen hålls programmet på svenska. The afternoon program will be conducted in Swedish.
13:00 Keynote – Rikard Jermsten, Director General, Swedish Economic Crime Authority
The way forward – the importance of acting and future collaboration against organised crime
13:15 Panel – Strengthened coordination between local and international actors is crucial to counter organised crime.
How can “glocal” networks collaborate? What tools do municipalities need, and what responsibility does Sweden have in European efforts against organised crime – including economic infiltration and corruption? How do you work with the “glocal” perspective, where local networks are connected to international flows? Looking ahead: what will be the greatest challenges, and how can they be addressed?
- Carina Gunnarson, Associate Professor researcher at FOI
- Boel Godner, Chair of the Municipal Executive Board Södertälje
- Rickard Holz, Detective Inspector and Operation Leader in Ragnhild
14:15 Panel How can authorities strengthen their joint efforts against the criminal economy?
What obstacles, governance models and political priorities are required for long-term cooperation, effective oversight and more systematic knowledge sharing? How can knowledge and learning between authorities be systematized, rather than relying on individual initiatives? · How can procurement, supervision, and oversight be used strategically to reduce the space for organized crime?
- Tony Clark, CEO, Avfall Sverige
- Sofia Ardell, Head of Unit Swedish Food Agency
- Rikard Jermsten, Director General Swedish Economic Crime Authority
- Hanna Witt, Acting Director General The Swedish Competition Authority
- Amir Rostami, Professor of Criminology Södertörn University