On 13 December 2025 at 10:30, a round table entitled “The Role and Participation of Public Organisations in Combating Cybercrime” was held under the auspices of the All-Russian Police Association, IPA Russian Section, in the Uglich Conference Hall of the Izmailovo Hotel Complex, Gamma Building. The event took place as part of the International Police Film Festival “Work, Brothers!”, held with the support of the Presidential Foundation for Cultural Initiatives.
The main moderator of the round table was Elina Leonidovna Sidorenko, Doctor of Law, Professor at MGIMO University and President of the White Internet Autonomous Non-Profit Organisation. Participants heard first-hand about the stages of preparation for the adoption on 26 October 2025 of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, an initiative put forward by Russia.
The round table was attended by leaders of the leading regional branches of the Association. It also brought together representatives of law enforcement agencies, business and public associations interested in developing effective mechanisms to counter cyber threats. During the discussion, experts examined current digital security challenges, shared successful practices of cooperation between the state and civil society, and considered ways to improve legal regulation in cybersecurity.
The round table became an important venue for coordinating the work of public organisations active in law enforcement and for preparing proposals on the development of Russia’s legislative framework following the adoption of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime. It was decided to establish an Expert Council on Cybersecurity and AI Regulation within the Association, involving expert groups from regional branches in Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Lipetsk and Ryazan. The results of the discussion will be sent to the relevant state authorities and used in developing practical recommendations.
