Objective The objective of this annual conference is to facilitate the exchange of experiences and ideas among legal practitioners on current developments and future initiatives in the field of EU criminal justice. After a general presentation of the current developments in criminal justice this event will focus on the status of defence and victims’ rights and on some future challenges such as the establishment of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) and the fight against terrorism and cybercrime.    Key topicsUpdate on current and forthcoming developments in the EU Criminal Justice SystemThe strengthening of the role of EurojustThe creation of a European Public Prosecutors' OfficeStronger procedural rights and more efficient help to victims of crimeFight against terrorism and cybercrime