After hosting the G20 Anti-Corruption Working Group meeting in March, Gurgaon is set to host another two-day G20 meeting from July 13, the Conference on Crime and Security in the Age of NFTs, AI and Metaverse. The conference aims to address the challenges surrounding emerging technologies such as Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Metaverse, and their impact on crime and security. It will provide a platform for experts, policymakers, and stakeholders from around the world to engage in meaningful discussions, share insights and develop strategies. Haryana Chief Secretary Sanjeev Kaushal reviewed preparations for the upcoming event in collaboration with senior officers from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the state government. During the meeting, Kaushal highlighted various initiatives to enhance the delegates' experience, including an exhibition showcasing Haryana's journey of progress and cultural heritage, as well as a captivating cultural programme. Moreover, the Higher Education Department has planned a series of seminars, essay writing competitions and other engaging events in colleges and universities across the state in this connection. The conference is being organised by the MHA in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS). Nine countries – Bangladesh, Egypt, Mauritius, Netherlands, Nigeria, Oman, Singapore, Spain and the UAE – have been invited to the meeting as guests. About 600 delegates are likely to participate. International partners for the conference include Interpol, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), while national partners include Data Security Council of India (DSCI), Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU), National Forensic Science University (NFSU), National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru and Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham.
