Overview
The rise of new technologies is fundamentally reshaping the landscape of terrorist financing (TF), presenting both significant threats and valuable opportunities for counteraction. On one hand, these innovations facilitate faster, more efficient, and often anonymous financial transactions, which provide terrorists with an advantage in funding their operations. On the other hand, these same advancements offer critical tools to enhance the detection and dismantling of illicit financial networks, positioning technology as a crucial asset in the fight against terrorism.
The growing role of technology in TF presents significant challenges, with far-reaching implications for global security that demand immediate and coordinated action. It is imperative for NATO and its partners to continuously strengthen their ability to detect, disrupt, and counter emerging risks, ensuring international security remains safeguarded.
The workshop will bring together key stakeholders to assess the state of terrorism financing in 2025, explore emerging technological trends, and examine their implications for counter-terrorism strategies. The event will also focus on strengthening collaboration among authorities, financial institutions, and international allies to enhance efforts in countering terrorism financing and securing global stability.
Programme
09:00 – 09:30 Welcome coffee
09:30 – 11:00 Reviewing recent developments in terrorist financing
This session will examine the current state of terrorist financing and the rise of new technologies that are reshaping TF tactics, including the growing use of online crowdfunding and cryptocurrencies. The discussion will assess the impact of these innovations on terrorist fundraising, as well the capacity of authorities and private sector to detect and disrupt these illicit financial flows.
- How has the terrorist financing threat landscape evolved globally?
- In what ways are fintech services, online crowdfunding platforms and virtual assets being exploited for terrorism financing?
- How are authorities and the private sector adapting their detection and disruption capabilities to meet these emerging challenges?
11:00 – 11:15 Coffee break
11:15 – 12:45 Adapting the CTF response
This session will focus on enhancing counter-terrorism financing efforts by raising private sector awareness, improving regulatory compliance, and fostering enhanced public-private collaboration. It will explore how financial institutions, online service providers, and authorities can work together effectively to respond to the evolving TF threats and safeguard financial systems against abuse.
- What effective strategies can abuse sectors adopt to mitigate their TF exposure and improve their CTF toolkit?
- How can we leverage public-private partnerships more effectively to enhance the detection and reporting of suspicious activities?
- What role can international collaboration play in promoting innovation and information-sharing in counter-terrorism financing efforts?
12:45 – 13:30 Lunch
To Attend
Please register your interest to attend this event and you will be notified by 26 May 2025 if you have a place. Please apply using your work email where possible. Please note: Participation is open to citizens of NATO member states or NATO partnership countries. If you have any questions please email [email protected]