A significant issue in the media these days is the threat of identity theft. Due to improvements in computer and communications technology, law enforcement officials worldwide have documented a rapid rise in the number of cases of identity theft that have occurred over the past three years. Many governments have also reported problems, often related to banking and illegal drug crime. The issues involved in identity theft will be discussed in detail at the United Nations Conference on Crime and Drugs in Los Cabos, Mexico next November. The chairperson for the summit will be Mexican President Andre Lopez, who has recently helped implement stiffer laws against criminals who have been charged with identity theft crimes. United Nations Summit on Crime and Drugs Los Cabos, Mexico Itinerary Friday November 15 9:00 a.m.: Opening Ceremonies 10:00 a.m.: Welcome message by the Chair of the Summit 10:30-noon: Lectures by experts on the threat of identity theft 12:00-1:00 p.m.: Lunch 1:00-5:00 p.m.: Focus Groups to discuss country specific law enforcement 5:00-7:00 p.m.: Dinner 7:00 p.m.: Free time Saturday November 16 9:00 a.m.: Open Forum and Presentations on Preventing Identity Theft 10:00 a.m.: Presentations: Passports and International Travel 10:30-noon: Lectures on Organized Crime 12:00-1:00 p.m.: Lunch 1:00-5:00 p.m.: Focus Groups on How to Share Information Globally 5:00-7:00 p.m.: Dinner 7:00 p.m.: Slide presentations on Anti-Counterfeiting Measures Sunday November 17 9:00 a.m.: Closing Remarks by the Chair of the Summit 10:00 a.m.: Press Conference When will PresidentAndre Lopez speak on Friday