With technological advancements occurring at an unprecedented scale, the world is now confronted with a host of border-related new crime threats that are increasingly complex and intertwined. In 2015, INTERPOL, the International Criminal Police Organization, will open the INTERPOL Global Complex for Innovation (IGCI) in Singapore. IGCI will be a cutting-edge research and development facility for the identification of crimes and criminals, innovative training, operational support and partnerships.

With a focus on fostering innovation for global security challenges, INTERPOL has launched a bi-annual international security event, INTERPOL World, in Singapore which will take place from 14-16 April 2015. INTERPOL World creates a public-private partnership to identify, develop and drive security initiatives for real world security situations across 4 key domains, but not limited to:
• Cyber Security
• Safe Cities
• Border Management
• Supply Chain Security

INTERPOL's highest authorities will invite Heads of States or Chiefs of Police of its 190 member countries to grace the opening of both IGCI and the first INTERPOL World in 2015. To create more impact for INTERPOL World, INTERPOL will also be holding an Asian Regional Conference. The target is to draw 8,000 high-profile buyers and over 250 exhibiting companies to the event.