Overview In April 2026, the Secure Communities Forum took part in the IV International Autism Conference in Abu Dhabi, a hybrid event held at the Abu Dhabi Energy Center under the patronage of HH Sheikh Khalid bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The conference brought together governments, researchers, industry, and families to advance inclusion across health, education, AI, and employment, drawing 100+ speakers and a global audience. SCF working group member Renate Baur-Richter serves on the conference...

Overview On Ma 11th 2026, the Secure Communities Forum, Mastercard and Tether convened the CryptoShield Masterclass 2026 at Mastercard's Singapore headquarters, training more than 200 law enforcement professionals and investigators from 33 countries. The two-day program was an advanced, practitioner-focused course on crypto-enabled financial crime, bringing together law enforcement, regulators, and leading private-sector partners. This year's edition deliberately moved away from frontal...

On 26 January 2026, the Secure Communities Forum (SCF) participated in the AI for Online Safety session hosted as part of Singapore AI Research Week (SGAI Research Week) at LUMA, Singapore. The session convened approximately 40 researchers, practitioners, and policy stakeholders to examine emerging risks and safeguards at the intersection of AI, online ecosystems, and public safety. Organized by Singapore’s Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI), the event provided a focused...