Hardesh Bhardwaj
Founder & Lead TSCM Specialist, ADA Advance Detective Agency Pvt. Ltd.
“Evidence first. Everything else follows.”
Named Investigator of the Year 2026 by the World Association of Detectives (W.A.D.) at its 101st Annual Conference in Cannes, France. Since 2013, Hardesh Bhardwaj has run corporate, personal, and technical-security investigations for clients in India and abroad. This page collects the awards, conference recognitions, and certifications behind that work.
Award & Recognition
Investigator of the Year, 2026
On 5 September 2026, Hardesh Bhardwaj was presented the Investigator of the Year Award by the World Association of Detectives (W.A.D.), established 1925, at the 101st Annual Conference held at Hôtel Le Gray d'Albion, Cannes, France.
The award was presented by Philip Ryffel (President) and Robert A. Heales (Executive Director), recognizing his contributions to investigative and counter-surveillance excellence on the global stage.
On the Global Stage
Representing India at the W.A.D. 101st Annual Conference
Cannes, France · 2–6 September 2026: networking and speaking alongside detectives, investigators, and TSCM specialists from around the world.
Addressing delegates at the W.A.D. 101st Annual Conference
With Mike LaCorte (Past President) & Bob Heales (President Emeritus), W.A.D.
W.A.D. 101st Annual Conference, Cannes, France
Hôtel Le Gray d'Albion, Cannes, September 2026
Registered delegate, W.A.D. 101st Annual Conference
Receiving the Investigator of the Year Award, Cannes 2026
Certifications & Credentials
Verified Documentation
Official certificates and registration documents. Click any card to view or download the full PDF.
Certificate of Attendance, 101st W.A.D. Annual Conference
World Association of Detectives · Cannes, France · 2–6 September 2026
6 Continuing Education Units (CEUs), signed by Bob Heales (Executive Director) and Phillip Ryffel (President).
Certificate of Participation, 99th W.A.D. Annual Conference
World Association of Detectives · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · 24–29 September 2024
6 CEUs covering financial crime, AI in investigations, and cross-border compliance, signed by R.P. Chauhan (President 2023–2024).
Certificate of Incorporation
Government of India · Ministry of Corporate Affairs
ADA Advance Detective Agency Private Limited, incorporated 18 November 2021 (CIN: U74999DL2021PTC390132).
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