Main track
Registrations
Bjorn Clevers
Welcome and opening remarks
Bjorn Clevers
Speakers:
- Representative of the Archibald Initiative
- Representative of the Council of Europe
Keynote speech
Bjorn Clevers
Digital Shadows: Tracing Sextortion Networks Across Borders
Speaker: Paul Raffile, Intelligence Analyst and Investigator at Independent
Featuring world expert Paul Raffile, this keynote showcases how sextortion has grown into a transnational cybercrime, leveraging social media, bots, and deepfakes to exploit victims globally. It reveals the structure of these networks, methods of tracing illicit money flows and dismantling infrastructure, and the psychological impact on survivors. The speech calls for coordinated international law enforcement, global policy alignment, and strong partnerships between private sector, tech platforms, and NGOs to bring offenders out of the digital shadows.
Panel discussion (1)
Bjorn Clevers
Beyond the Ransom Note: Attribution, Tactics, and Global Threat Actors
Moderator: TBAPanelists:
- Milena Nikolic, Cybersecurity Manager at Siemens Energy
- Cameron Emerson, User Protection Services Lead at Google
- Vladimir Petrovic, Team Leader for Cybersecurity & SOC at Unicom Telecom
This panel unpacks the complexity behind modern ransomware campaigns, moving past ransom demands to analyze the actors, tactics, and geopolitical drivers at play. Experts will discuss methods of attribution, from forensic indicators to intelligence fusion, that help identify global threat groups. The conversation will highlight evolving attack vectors, criminal-to-state collaborations, and the blurred lines between financially motivated and politically driven operations. Attendees will gain insights into how attribution informs defense strategies, policy responses, and coordinated international action against ransomware ecosystems.
Coffee break
Bjorn Clevers
Panel discussion (2)
Vladimir Petrović
Challenges and Solutions in Cross-Border Cybercrime Investigations and Live Acquisition of Electronic Evidence
Moderator: Daniel Cuciurianu, Programme Manager of the CyberSEE project of the Council of Europe
Panelists:
- Marius Andrita, Cyber Forensic Specialist, Romanian National Police
- TBA
The panel will first introduce participants to the key actions and outcomes of a major cybercrime case involving EU countries. It will then explore techniques for handling live data forensics and encryption, with a focus on practical challenges in evidence acquisition and analysis. A case study will illustrate the differences from traditional forensics and demonstrate when each approach is most effective in cyber investigations.
Presentation (1)
Vladimir Petrović
Tracking Europes Most Wanted Criminals with OSINT
Speaker: Nathaniel Fried, CEO at Osint Industries
Led by Nathaniel Fried, CEO of OSINT Industries, this presentation explores how open‐source intelligence techniques are used across Europe to identify, trace, and apprehend high-profile criminals. The presentation will cover practical case studies showing how digital footprints, public records, and real-time data from social media and other open platforms help law enforcement tackle fugitives and transnational criminals. It will also address challenges around attribution, ethical/legal boundaries, and balancing investigative effectiveness with privacy rights.
Lunch break
Vladimir Petrović
Panel discussion (3)
Vladimir Petrović
From Tweets to Coordinates: Leveraging Social Media and Digital Traces in OSINT Investigations
Moderator: TBA
Panelists:
- Nathaniel Fried, CEO at Osint Industries
- Larry Cameron, CEO at Paradigm Intelligence
- Bjorn Clevers, Head of the cybercrime Team at Federal Judicial Police West Flanders, Belgium
This panel highlights how investigators transform digital traces into actionable intelligence, using social media platforms, metadata, and geolocation techniques. Experts will showcase methods for extracting signals from noise, verifying sources, and mapping online activity to physical movements. The discussion will address both the power and limitations of OSINT in modern investigations, as well as ethical considerations and the importance of cross-disciplinary collaboration to ensure accuracy and accountability.
Presentation (2)
Vladimir Petrović
Evolution of Online Scams: New Threats & How Enterprises Can Respond
Speaker: Cameron Emerson, User Protection Services Lead at Google
Presented by Cameron Emerson, Google’s User Protection Services Lead for EMEA, this talk surveys the latest trends in online scams — from deepfake impersonations to AI‐driven phishing and multi-platform fraud campaigns. It outlines how enterprises are being targeted in more complex ways, across borders and through novel vectors. Cameron shares what Google has learned in watching these threats evolve globally, and provides a set of strategic responses: improving detection, strengthening authentication, fostering cross-sector cooperation, and adopting proactive risk mitigation.
Coffee break
Vladimir Petrović
Panel discussion (3)
Vladimir Petrović
The Future of AML/CFT: Global Standards in a Digital Economy
Moderator: Sanja Tomic, Advisor for International Operations and Compliance at Serbian Banking Association
Panelists:
- Erin O'Loughlin, Senior Director of Training at Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialists
- Pamela Clegg
This panel explores how anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT) frameworks are adapting to the realities of a borderless, digital economy. Experts will examine the impact of cryptocurrencies, fintech innovations, and instant payments on compliance obligations and regulatory oversight. The discussion will focus on the role of global standard setters, the challenges of harmonizing regulations across jurisdictions, and how technology can both enable and disrupt enforcement. Attendees will gain insights into emerging risks, evolving compliance models, and the future of coordinated international standards to protect the integrity of the financial system.
Closing remarks
Bjorn Clevers
Speakers:
- Representative of the Archibald Initiative
- Representative of the Council of Europe
Blockchain Forensics Forum
Registrations
Ivan Bjelajac
Panel discussion (1)
Vladimir Petrović
Crypto Crime Investigations: Bridging Technical Forensics and Financial Intelligence
Moderator: TBAPanelists:
- Minh Dao, Senior Solutions Architect at Chainalysis
- Ralph Kyburz, Deputy Head of the Digital Forensics Unit at Zurich Cantonal Police
- Ivan Bjelajac, VP of Strategy at Tenderly
This panel examines how investigators combine blockchain forensics with traditional financial intelligence to trace, attribute, and disrupt crypto-enabled crime. Experts will discuss practical methodologies for analyzing on-chain activity, uncovering obfuscation techniques such as mixers and privacy coins, and linking digital wallets to real-world actors. The conversation will highlight case studies where technical evidence and financial intelligence converged to support prosecutions, and address the importance of international cooperation, regulatory frameworks, and public-private partnerships in staying ahead of evolving threats.
Presentation (1)
Bjorn Clevers
Scaling Crypto Tracing: Building Big Data Platforms for Law Enforcement & Regulators
Speaker: Vladimir Maruna, Vice President at mLogica
Presented by Vladimir Maruna of mLogica, this talk dives into how big-data architectures can support law enforcement and regulatory agencies in crypto tracing and financial investigations. Maruna explains the design and implementation of mLogica’s CAP*M big data platform, covering how it handles large-scale metadata governance, enterprise-grade architecture, and efficient SDLC integration across heterogeneous systems. The presentation will also highlight lessons learned from deploying such platforms in sectors like banking, tax authorities, telecommunications, and how these can be adapted to trace crypto flows, detect suspicious activity, and furnish evidence that meets legal and regulatory standards.
Coffee break
Vladimir Petrović
Panel discussion (2)
Vladimir Petrović
From Metadata to Money Flows: The Hidden Role of Data Governance in Crypto Investigations
Moderator: TBA
Speakers:
- Vladimir Maruna, Vice President at mLogica
- Erin O'Loughlin, Senior Director of Training at Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialists
- Pamela Cleg
This panel uncovers how strong data governance underpins successful cryptocurrency investigations—turning raw metadata into clear insights that trace illicit money flows. Experts will explore how to manage, verify, and steward massive datasets: ensuring integrity, respecting privacy and legal constraints, and enabling efficient linkage between on-chain activity and real-world entities. Discussions will include best practices for retention policies, standardization, data sharing frameworks, and cross-jurisdictional cooperation to empower law enforcement and regulators in fighting crypto-crime.
Presentation (1)
Vladimir Petrović
Title: TBA
Speaker: TBA
Lunch Break
Vladimir Petrović
SAR/STR Masterclass — Write Compliant Reports for U.S. & EU FIUs
Detailed information about the SAR/STR Masterclass Workshop can be found here.
Part 1
Vladimir Petrović
SAR/STR Masterclass — Write Compliant Reports for U.S. & EU FIUs
Expert: Erin O'Loughlin, Senior Director of Training at Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialists
Coffee Break
Vladimir Petrović
Part 2
Vladimir Petrović
SAR/STR Masterclass — Write Compliant Reports for U.S. & EU FIUs
Expert: Erin O'Loughlin, Senior Director of Training at Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialists
Ransomware Investigation
Detailed information about the Ransomware Investigation Workshop can be found here.
Part 1
Vladimir Petrović
Ransomware Investigation
Expert: Larry Cameron, CEO at Paradigm Intelligence
Coffee Break
Vladimir Petrović
Part 2
Vladimir Petrović