Cybercrime has transcended its status as a marginal issue to become a pervasive, systemic risk threatening the foundation of modern societies and the global digital economy. As commerce grows increasingly reliant on data and connectivity, its sustainability is continuously undermined by malicious actors exploiting dark-web services, supply chain vulnerabilities, and advanced artificial intelligence, including deepfakes and automated attack vectors. Compounded by geopolitical fragmentation, these multifaceted threats erode consumer trust, deter investment, and disrupt crucial business operations. In response to this complex landscape, this conference highlights the critical imperative for interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral research. By converging legal, technical, economic, and policy perspectives, the event provides a vital academic platform to foster collaborative discourse and develop effective, sustainable countermeasures against cybercrime in the digital era. 

*Organized by: Hanoi Law University, People’s Police Academy and University of Washington School of Law.

The primary objective of this conference is to facilitate interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral research to comprehensively address the multifaceted threats of cybercrime within the digital economy. By converging diverse academic and professional disciplines, the conference seeks to achieve the following specific goals:

• Foster Interdisciplinary Collaboration: To bring together legal, technical, economic, and policy perspectives in order to develop effective, sustainable responses to evolving cyber threats.

• Generate Actionable Insights: To critically examine the intersection of cybercrime and related technological issues, with a strong emphasis on producing forward-thinking solutions and practical applications.

• Advance the Criminal Justice System: To chart a strategic path toward an equitable, evidence-based criminal justice framework that is specifically tailored to the complexities of the modern digital economy.

• Promote Global Inclusivity: To cultivate a comprehensive and diverse academic dialogue by prioritizing inclusivity and encouraging contributions from various regions and backgrounds.