Lucknow: Leading cybersecurity experts, forensic scientists, legal professionals, academics and technology leaders from India and abroad will gather in Lucknow from Oct 23 to 25 for International Dialogue-26, a three-day conference organised by the Uttar Pradesh State Institute of Forensic Science (UPSIFS).The event, themed “TechSangam”, will focus on cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), quantum technology, digital forensics and national security.Chief minister Yogi Adityanath will attend as chief guest on Oct 24.UPSIFS director GK Goswami said discussions will cover cybercrime, deepfake threats, data privacy, digital evidence management and the use of emerging technologies in investigations.The opening day will focus on data security, digital trust, AI-powered forensic investigations and opportunities in quantum technology. Speakers include Prof Tanuja Singh, president of the University of Indianapolis, and industry experts Anjali Gupta, Panduranga Acharya and Parag Shende.On Oct 24, discussions will shift to national security and digital sovereignty. Chief of Defence Staff General NS Raja Subramani will deliver a keynote address, while NITI Aayog member Prof Abhay Karandikar will speak on the role of AI, quantum computing and deep-tech innovation in achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.The final day will focus on emerging cyber threats, strengthening India’s forensic ecosystem and aligning technical education with industry needs.The conference will conclude with a valedictory session attended by Justice Rajeev Singh of the Allahabad High Court’s Lucknow Bench and Asim Arun, Uttar Pradesh minister of state (independent charge).