IPO World Congress 2026
3 October 2026 | Splendid Conference & Spa Resort | Budva, Montenegro
The IPO World Congress 2026, organized by the International Police Organization (IPO) in cooperation with the Emergency Response & Awareness Conference (ERAC), will bring together professionals, experts, representatives of institutions, partner organizations and members of the international security and emergency-response community in Budva, Montenegro.
Under the principle “Together, Shaping a Safer Tomorrow,” the Congress will provide a platform for professional dialogue, knowledge exchange, international cooperation and networking.
ERAC Conference Programme
As part of the IPO World Congress, ERAC 2026 will feature a moderated Panel Discussion on Hybrid Threats, bringing together experts to examine contemporary and emerging threats and their impact on public safety, security and society.
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The programme will also include Subject Matter Experts Presentations, providing participants with professional perspectives, practical experience and insights into relevant security, emergency-response and public-safety topics.
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IPO and ERAC partners will have an opportunity to present their organizations, projects, initiatives and areas of expertise to an international professional audience.
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Networking & IPO Congress Dinner
Following the professional programme, participants will be invited to the ERAC Networking Cocktail Reception, providing an informal environment to establish new professional relationships, exchange ideas and strengthen international cooperation.
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The programme will conclude with the IPO Congress Dinner Event, bringing together delegates, guests, speakers and partners for an evening dedicated to friendship, recognition and the international IPO community.
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Participation Includes
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Seat at the ERAC Panel Discussion on Hybrid Threats
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Seat at the ERAC Subject Matter Experts Presentations
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Entry to ERAC Partners Presentations
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Entry to the ERAC Networking Cocktail Reception
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Seat at the IPO Congress Dinner Event
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IPO World Congress Attendance Certificate
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IPO ERAC Gift
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IPO ERAC Challenge Coin
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Event Schedule & Information
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02.10.2026 17:00 - 21:00 IPO General Assembly (Only for IPO Delegates)
Location: Splendid Conference Center
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03.10.2026 09:00 - 14:00 IPO-ERAC Conference Event
Location: Splendid Conference Center
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03.10.2026 09:30 - 13:30 ERAC Partners Presentations
Location: Splendid Conference Center
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03.10.2026 14:00 - 16:00 ERAC Networking Cocktail Reception
Location: Splendid Conference Center
03.10.2026 19:30 - 22:00 IPO Congress Dinner Event
Location: Splendid Conference Center
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Join us in Budva on 3 October 2026 and become part of an international gathering dedicated to cooperation, knowledge and a safer tomorrow.
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Seats are LIMITED Registration closes on 15.09.2026
ERAC 2026 CONFERENCE SPEAKERS
3 October 2026 | Splendid Conference & Spa Resort | Budva, Montenegro
Capt. Alexandre Rodde (FRA)
Terrorism and Mass Casualty Attack Analyst
Law Enforcement Consultant
Capt. Alexandre Rodde is a Captain in the Operational Reserve of the French National Gendarmerie, a security consultant, terrorism and mass casualty incident analyst, and expert for the Versailles Fire Department. He has trained more than 80 tactical units on counter-terrorism, active attacker response, and crisis management in France and the United States. An internationally recognised speaker, researcher, and author, his work focuses on terrorism, violent extremism, emergency response, and enhancing operational preparedness for law enforcement and security professionals.
Capt. Alexandre Rodde (FRA)
Terrorism and Mass Casualty Attack Analyst
Law Enforcement Consultant
Capt. Alexandre Rodde is a Captain in the Operational Reserve of the French National Gendarmerie, a security consultant, terrorism and mass casualty incident analyst, and expert for the Versailles Fire Department. He has trained more than 80 tactical units on counter-terrorism, active attacker response, and crisis management in France and the United States. An internationally recognised speaker, researcher, and author, his work focuses on terrorism, violent extremism, emergency response, and enhancing operational preparedness for law enforcement and security professionals.
Capt. Alexandre Rodde (FRA)
Terrorism and Mass Casualty Attack Analyst
Law Enforcement Consultant
Capt. Alexandre Rodde is a Captain in the Operational Reserve of the French National Gendarmerie, a security consultant, terrorism and mass casualty incident analyst, and expert for the Versailles Fire Department. He has trained more than 80 tactical units on counter-terrorism, active attacker response, and crisis management in France and the United States. An internationally recognised speaker, researcher, and author, his work focuses on terrorism, violent extremism, emergency response, and enhancing operational preparedness for law enforcement and security professionals.
Capt. Alexandre Rodde (FRA)
Terrorism and Mass Casualty Attack Analyst
Law Enforcement Consultant
Capt. Alexandre Rodde is a Captain in the Operational Reserve of the French National Gendarmerie, a security consultant, terrorism and mass casualty incident analyst, and expert for the Versailles Fire Department. He has trained more than 80 tactical units on counter-terrorism, active attacker response, and crisis management in France and the United States. An internationally recognised speaker, researcher, and author, his work focuses on terrorism, violent extremism, emergency response, and enhancing operational preparedness for law enforcement and security professionals.
Capt. Alexandre Rodde (FRA)
Terrorism and Mass Casualty Attack Analyst
Law Enforcement Consultant
Capt. Alexandre Rodde is a Captain in the Operational Reserve of the French National Gendarmerie, a security consultant, terrorism and mass casualty incident analyst, and expert for the Versailles Fire Department. He has trained more than 80 tactical units on counter-terrorism, active attacker response, and crisis management in France and the United States. An internationally recognised speaker, researcher, and author, his work focuses on terrorism, violent extremism, emergency response, and enhancing operational preparedness for law enforcement and security professionals.
Rolf Fauser (GER)
Document Expert | DOKIQ Project Lead
Forensic Document Examination & AI
Rolf Fauser is a retired German police officer and document expert specialising in forensic document examination and the application of artificial intelligence. After studying Print and Media at the University of Stuttgart and completing specialist document expert training at the Bundeskriminalamt (BKA), he became Head of the Document Section at the State Criminal Police Office (LKA) in Stuttgart. Since 2020, he has been the initiator and project lead of DOKIQ, an innovative project combining a specialised knowledge database with AI-based software for document examination. The project has received more than €1.5 million in funding. Following his retirement in 2025, he continues his academic work as a lecturer in forensic science and document examination and as a scientific assistant in applied artificial intelligence. He previously served as Chairman of the European Document Experts Working Group (EDEWG), representing 38 countries and 92 forensic laboratories.
Capt. Alexandre Rodde (FRA)
Terrorism and Mass Casualty Attack Analyst
Law Enforcement Consultant
Capt. Alexandre Rodde is a Captain in the Operational Reserve of the French National Gendarmerie, a security consultant, terrorism and mass casualty incident analyst, and expert for the Versailles Fire Department. He has trained more than 80 tactical units on counter-terrorism, active attacker response, and crisis management in France and the United States. An internationally recognised speaker, researcher, and author, his work focuses on terrorism, violent extremism, emergency response, and enhancing operational preparedness for law enforcement and security professionals.
Capt. Alexandre Rodde (FRA)
Terrorism and Mass Casualty Attack Analyst
Law Enforcement Consultant
Capt. Alexandre Rodde is a Captain in the Operational Reserve of the French National Gendarmerie, a security consultant, terrorism and mass casualty incident analyst, and expert for the Versailles Fire Department. He has trained more than 80 tactical units on counter-terrorism, active attacker response, and crisis management in France and the United States. An internationally recognised speaker, researcher, and author, his work focuses on terrorism, violent extremism, emergency response, and enhancing operational preparedness for law enforcement and security professionals.
Prof. David A. Westbrook (USA)
Subject Matter Expert in Security,
Resilience & Organizational Risk Management
David A. Westbrook is an internationally recognized expert in security, resilience, and organizational risk management. He specializes in human behaviour during crises, critical infrastructure protection, and counter-terrorism, advising governments, law enforcement agencies, and international organizations on improving preparedness and emergency response. A respected author, researcher, and keynote speaker, his work focuses on strengthening resilience and enhancing operational effectiveness in complex security environments.
Capt. Alexandre Rodde (FRA)
Terrorism and Mass Casualty Attack Analyst
Law Enforcement Consultant
Capt. Alexandre Rodde is a Captain in the Operational Reserve of the French National Gendarmerie, a security consultant, terrorism and mass casualty incident analyst, and expert for the Versailles Fire Department. He has trained more than 80 tactical units on counter-terrorism, active attacker response, and crisis management in France and the United States. An internationally recognised speaker, researcher, and author, his work focuses on terrorism, violent extremism, emergency response, and enhancing operational preparedness for law enforcement and security professionals.
Capt. Alexandre Rodde (FRA)
Terrorism and Mass Casualty Attack Analyst
Law Enforcement Consultant
Capt. Alexandre Rodde is a Captain in the Operational Reserve of the French National Gendarmerie, a security consultant, terrorism and mass casualty incident analyst, and expert for the Versailles Fire Department. He has trained more than 80 tactical units on counter-terrorism, active attacker response, and crisis management in France and the United States. An internationally recognised speaker, researcher, and author, his work focuses on terrorism, violent extremism, emergency response, and enhancing operational preparedness for law enforcement and security professionals.
Prof. Mark Maguire (IRL)
Professor of Anthropology | Author
Subject Matter Expert
Professor Mark Maguire is Professor of Anthropology at Maynooth University and an internationally recognized author on security, counter-terrorism, policing, surveillance, and behavioural detection.
His research examines public behaviour during terrorist attacks, security governance, and critical infrastructure protection. An acclaimed author, researcher, and keynote speaker, Professor Maguire has advised governments and international organizations and has published extensively on contemporary security, policing, and resilience.
Capt. Alexandre Rodde (FRA)
Terrorism and Mass Casualty Attack Analyst
Law Enforcement Consultant
Capt. Alexandre Rodde is a Captain in the Operational Reserve of the French National Gendarmerie, a security consultant, terrorism and mass casualty incident analyst, and expert for the Versailles Fire Department. He has trained more than 80 tactical units on counter-terrorism, active attacker response, and crisis management in France and the United States. An internationally recognised speaker, researcher, and author, his work focuses on terrorism, violent extremism, emergency response, and enhancing operational preparedness for law enforcement and security professionals.
Capt. Alexandre Rodde (FRA)
Terrorism and Mass Casualty Attack Analyst
Law Enforcement Consultant
Capt. Alexandre Rodde is a Captain in the Operational Reserve of the French National Gendarmerie, a security consultant, terrorism and mass casualty incident analyst, and expert for the Versailles Fire Department. He has trained more than 80 tactical units on counter-terrorism, active attacker response, and crisis management in France and the United States. An internationally recognised speaker, researcher, and author, his work focuses on terrorism, violent extremism, emergency response, and enhancing operational preparedness for law enforcement and security professionals.
Dr. Lorcan Byrne (IRL)
Subject Matter Expert
Former Memeber of the Irish Special Forces (ARW)
Dr. Lorcan Byrne is a former member of the British Army's elite Parachute Regiment, the Army Ranger Wing (ARW) — Ireland's elite Tier 1 Special Operations Force — and An Garda Síochána, the Irish National Police Service. He was among the first responders to the Westgate Shopping Mall terrorist attack in Nairobi, Kenya, in 2013. Dr. Byrne holds a PhD from Maynooth University, where his research focuses on the transition of elite Special Forces personnel to civilian life. Throughout his career, he has delivered specialist training to the Iraqi Special Forces, supported high-risk security operations worldwide, and defended the Coalition Provisional Authority headquarters during the Battle of An Najaf, Iraq. He is internationally recognized for his expertise in counter-terrorism, executive protection, special operations, and crisis response.
