Breakfast

Room 1, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) 1 Convention Centre Pl, Sount Wharf, Melbourne +3 more

Yummy, I’m having a bacon and egg roll!

The Human Element: Prioritizing Officer Wellness and Mental Health

Room 2, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) 1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf, Melbourne

Focuses on the importance of supporting police officers’ well-being, recognizing the impact of trauma and stress on their performance and decision-making.

Community-Centered Policing: Fostering Genuine Partnerships

Room 3, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) 1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf, Melbourne

Explores innovative strategies for building strong, collaborative relationships between police and the communities they serve, emphasizing shared responsibility and mutual respect.

AI and the Future of Policing: Balancing Innovation and Accountability

Room 4, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) 1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf, Melbourne

Examines the ethical and practical implications of using artificial intelligence in policing, including predictive policing, facial recognition, and data analysis.

Rebuilding Trust: Ethical Policing in the Digital Age

Room 1, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) 1 Convention Centre Pl, Sount Wharf, Melbourne

This topic will address how to maintain and strengthen public trust in policing, particularly in an era of increased surveillance, data collection, and social media scrutiny.

Lunch

Room 1, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) 1 Convention Centre Pl, Sount Wharf, Melbourne +3 more

Sandwiches and maybe a sausage roll.

Policing in a Diverse Society: Promoting Equity and Inclusion

Room 3, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) 1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf, Melbourne

Focuses on strategies for addressing systemic biases and ensuring that policing practices are fair and equitable for all members of the community.

Afternoon Tea

Room 1, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) 1 Convention Centre Pl, Sount Wharf, Melbourne +3 more

Cakes, cakes and more cakes…

Combating the Rise of Online Extremism and Hate Crimes

Room 1, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) 1 Convention Centre Pl, Sount Wharf, Melbourne

This topic will discuss the rising online extremism, and how police can work to combat hate crimes that stem from online activity.

Interagency Collaboration: Breaking Down Silos for Effective Law Enforcement

Room 3, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) 1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf, Melbourne

Highlights the importance of collaboration between different law enforcement agencies, as well as partnerships with social services, community organizations, and other stakeholders