15th Illicit Networks Workshop

About

The Illicit Networks Workshop (INW) includes the leading scholars and analysts from across the world that share a research interest in the use of network analysis in furthering the understanding of the activities of individuals, groups and organisations engaged in organised crime, gangs, transnational crime, terrorism, economic crime and corruption issues. The INW is designed with the goal of maximizing meaningful and on-going knowledge exchange among researchers, policy makers and those involved in policy, programme and practical engagement with illicit networks. While some members draw heavily on quantitative social network analysis, others utilise other methods (e.g., ethnography) for studying illicit networks. The focus is less on the relative merits of approach and more on the rigour of the science and value of the insights to theory building and practical policy solutions.

INW was launched by Andrew Goldsmith from Flinders University in 2008. Carlo Morselli (R.I.P.) joined the organizing committee in 2009 as the head of the Équipe de recherche sur la délinquance en réseau (ERDR) at the Université de Montréal. INW has been hosted in six countries since its inception.

Venue

Welcome to the Complexity Science Hub!

The Complexity Science Hub (CSH) is Europe’s research center for the study of complex systems, based in Vienna. Founded in 2016, the CSH is home to around 80 scientists driven by the growing need for a genuine understanding of the networks that underlie society – from healthcare and cybercrime to supply chains.

Address: Complexity Science Hub, Metternichgasse 8, 1030 Vienna

From Vienna Airport (Schwechat): Take the REX 7 (direction Wien Floridsdorf) or S7 (direction Wolkersdorf) to station “Rennweg” – approx. 25 minutes. From there it’s a 6-minute walk to CSH. Tickets can be purchased via the ÖBB app or at the red ticket machines at the station.

From Vienna Central Station (Hauptbahnhof): Take any S-Bahn (S1, S2, S3) or regional train to station “Rennweg” – approx. 10 minutes. Walk along Rennweg toward Unteres Belvedere, turn right into Metternichgasse; the CSH entrance is on the left.

Registration

Space is limited due to room capacity. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis until June 12, 2026 or until sold out.

• Regular: €250
• Student: €100

Key Dates

• Registration deadline: June 12
• Full papers due: June 22
• Workshop: June 29–30, 2026

Contact

• INW 2026: Bernhard Haslhofer
• Past & future editions: David Décary-Hétu
• Stay in touch: @NetworkIllicit · Mailing List

Source and more details: https://illicitnetworksworkshop.com/2026/