SCF at Intersec 2026

The Secure Communities Forum (SCF) was honored to participate in Intersec Expo 2026, contributing to the global dialogue on public safety, cross-sector cooperation, and inclusive emergency response.

SCF’s engagement was led by the work of the CryptoShield Working Group, which featured prominently through the panel “Securing the Crypto Frontier: Public–Private Partnership in Action.”The session brought together senior government, law enforcement, and industry leaders, including:

• Lt. Col. Dr. Ahmed AlzarooniDirector of International Affairs Department, Ministry of Interior

• 1st Lt. Sultan Al DahbashiHead, Permanent Alliances Development Branch, International Affairs Bureau, UAE Ministry of InteriorSecretariat, Secure Communities Forum

• Danny ChanRegional Chief Security Officer, Mastercard Asia Pacific

• Arushi GoelPolicy Advisor on Digital Assets

The discussion underscored the growing importance of coordinated international action between law enforcement and the private sector to address cryptocurrency-enabled crime.

SCF was proud to be represented by Eitan Charnoff, Secretariat of the Secure Communities Forum and Intersec 2026 Conference Board Member, alongside Dr. Omer Ali Saifudeen, who continues to lead SCF’s research and training initiatives globally.

Inclusive public safety remained a core focus of SCF’s participation. Dania Al-Adhami, from Design Confidence and a member of SCF’s Working Group on People of Determination and Public Safety, delivered a critical intervention on evacuating People of Determination during fire emergencies. Her contribution highlighted SCF’s commitment to embedding accessibility and dignity into every level of preparedness and response.

In addition, Eitan Charnoff moderated the panel “The Incident Commander’s Playbook: Security-Led Emergency Response in High-Stakes Environments,” joined by:

• Prof. Ahed Al NajjarEMS Education and Research Director, National Ambulance UAEBin Wariqa Service Committee Member, Ministry of Interior
  

The session provided practical operational insight into incident command, coordination, and decision-making during complex emergencies.

Intersec 2026 served as a powerful platform to advance SCF’s mission and strengthen partnerships across the global safety and security community.