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MASCRADE 2026
Illicit trade has increasingly evolved into a sophisticated global challenge that disrupts fair market practices, fuels organised criminal networks and creates significant obstacles to economic resilience and governance. The growing scale and complexity of illicit trade across countries continue to pose serious challenges to regulatory enforcement frameworks and the integrity of global trade ecosystems.
The objective of the international conference is to foster a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted risks and threats posed by illicit trade practices, particularly smuggling and counterfeiting, to economies across the world.
The conference will provide insights into effective strategies, policy measures, and best practices for preventing and combating illicit trade. It will also focus on strengthening international cooperation through the exchange of experiences and best practices, while promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance as key elements in addressing this global challenge.
In addition, the conference will facilitate in-depth discussions on various approaches to tackling the pervasive issues of counterfeiting and smuggling. These discussions will cover the implementation of anti-counterfeiting and anti-smuggling measures, the prioritization of brand protection initiatives, the strengthening of legal and regulatory frameworks, and the promotion of research, innovation, and technology-driven solutions to effectively combat these harmful practices.
Through these deliberations, the conference seeks to advance collaborative and actionable solutions to curb illicit trade, protect legitimate businesses and consumers, and contribute to sustainable economic growth and public welfare.
MASCRADE 2026 will also provide a platform for dialogue and collaboration among policymakers, enforcement agencies, industry leaders, and international experts to examine emerging trends in illicit trade and identify innovative, coordinated, and forward-looking approaches to combat these threats.
WHAT ARE WE DISCUSSING THIS YEAR?
01
Strengthening Economic Resilience: Tackling Illicit Trade for Sustainable Growth
The session will talk about:
Assessing the scale of economic losses arising from illicit trade, including its impact on economy, government revenues, job loss, market integrity, and overall growth.- Examining the implications for employment and livelihoods, with a focus on vulnerable sectors and marginalized communities.
- Reinforcing the need for harmonized global standards to effectively detect, disrupt, and deter illicit trade and associated financing networks.
- Reviewing existing policy and regulatory frameworks to identify critical gaps and strengthen enforcement mechanisms.
02
Countering Counterfeiting and Smuggling: Aligning Industry, Policy, and Innovation
The session will talk about:
Examining the impact of counterfeiting and smuggling on legitimate businesses, brand reputation, supply chains, and consumer trust across industries.- Assessing how consumer awareness initiatives, public health concerns, and ethical business practices can help reduce the circulation of counterfeit and smuggled goods.
- Enhancing real-time information sharing and data integration across agencies and jurisdictions, with industry playing a proactive role in intelligence sharing and coordinated action.
- Highlighting the role of digital traceability and emerging technologies in combating illicit trade networks.
03
Beyond Borders: Advancing Global Partnerships to Counter Illicit Trade
The session will talk about:
Fostering coordinated international responses through joint enforcement actions and intelligence-led operations.- Leveraging global best practices to enhance transparency, regulatory coherence, and institutional effectiveness.
- Building cross-border cooperation through harmonized legal frameworks, mutual assistance mechanisms, and shared enforcement protocols.
- Promoting trust-based collaboration among nations to build resilient, compliance-driven economic systems.
- Enhancing real-time data and intelligence sharing to proactively identify and disrupt transnational illicit trade networks.
04
Disrupting Illicit Trade and Organized Crime Networks: Enforcement, Intelligence and Strategy
The session will talk about:
Understanding the evolving scale, sophistication, and economic impact of illicit trade-driven organized crime.- Leveraging data analytics, financial intelligence, and inter-agency coordination to strengthen detection, investigation, and disruption efforts.
- Empowering enforcement agencies through intelligence-led and technology-driven interventions.
- Enhancing cross-border cooperation and information sharing to effectively combat smuggling networks.
05
Catalyzing Change: Industry-Driven Solutions to Combat Counterfeiting and Smuggling
The session will talk about:
Assessing the scale and impact of illicit trade across key sectors such as tobacco, FMCG, pharmaceuticals, and others.- Identifying sector-specific vulnerabilities in supply chains and distribution networks, along with associated regulatory and enforcement challenges.
- Examining risks to consumer safety, public health, and brand integrity arising from illicit trade.
- Showcasing successful industry-led initiatives and strengthening government–industry collaboration to combat counterfeiting and smuggling.
“One World, One Fight: Eliminating Counterfeiting and Smuggling Through Collective Action”
Inaugural Session
Mr. Anil RajputChairman, FICCI CASCADE
Shri Ram Nath KovindFormer President of India
Mr. Vivek ChaturvediChairman, CBIC
Mr. Anant GoenkaPresident, FICCI
SPEAKERS
Mr. Gagandeep singhRegional CBP Attache, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Embassy
Mr. Travis D Johnson Vice President – Legislative Affairs, Senior Counsel, The International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition
Dr. Kongkrissada KittithiraphongExecutive Director, ASEANAPOL, Thiland
Mr. David M. LunaCEO, International Coalition Against Illicit Economies (ICAIE) / ICAIE Labs
Mr. Kebharu Smit Director and Associate General Counsel, Amazon
Ms. Ana Verron Customs Attache for India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Maldives, Embassy of France
Mr. Felix Avellan Criminal Intelligence Officer, Illicit Goods & Global Health Programme, INTERPOL
Mr. Paddy Ginn Senior Expert, Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime
Mr. Jason Tower Senior Expert, Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime
Mr. Blaise Taylor Counsellor (India, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal), Australian Border Force, Australian High Commission
Session Chairs
Mr. Najib ShahFormer Chairman, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs and Think Tank Member, FICCI CASCADE
Dr. D P DashFormer Pr. Director-General, DRI, Former Chairman, Enforcement Committee, World Customs Organisation (WCO) and Think Tank Member, FICCI CASCADE
Ms. Neeta Lall Butalia Former Principal Director General (HRD and NACIN), Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs
Mr. Ravi capoor Former Secretary, Ministry of Textiles & CEO, Sansad TV
Mr. Justice manmohan sarinFormer Lokayukta, NCT of Delhi, Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir, Judge, High Court of Delhi and Think Tank Member, FICCI CASCADE
Who will be attending?
International
Institutions
Industry
Media
Consumer rights
Activists
Technology
Providers
Consumers
Legal
Experts
Enforcement
Agencies
Policy
Makers
Academia
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Gold Partner
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