Whilst the accelerated adoption of ICT and the assisted development of new processes, practices and organisation structures can bring important opportunities and rewards for regions, the increasing dependence on technology also carries some risks and challenges, such as the potential use of technology for criminal purposes. This conference, organised in close cooperation with the Welsh Assembly Government, will take place back-to-back with the fourth annual eCrime Wales Summit. The eris@ conference is intented for regions committed to their development through the information society.