This one-day seminar will provide a forum for interactive discussion about how identities are being managed at the borders as well as  in international travel and what role biometrics play.

If you are an airline carrier, airport, border controller, government or supplier involved in this area, then you must not miss out in participating in this thought-provoking discussion. The Biometrics Institute is known for delivering an independent platform for regular debate about shaping the future of the biometrics industry. Over 40 delegates from these various areas have already confirmed attendance.

Speakers:

• Richard Rinkens, Head of Biometrics, Directorate-General for Home Affairs, European Commission
• Edgar Beugels, Head of Research and Development Unit, Frontex
• Tony Smith, Managing Director, fortinus and former Director General of Border Force UK
• Fares Rahmun, Project Manager, EU Visa Information System, Federal Office of Administration, Germany
• Peter Went, CEO, WCC Smart Search and Match
• Krum Garkov, Executive Director, European Agency for Operational Management of Large Scale Information Systems
• Mathias Grell, German Federal Police
• Dimiter Zahariev, Manager, Passenger Experience Development IDFS Passenger Dept,IATA  
• David Trembaczowski-Ryder, Senior Manager, Aviation Security, Airport Council International (ACI)  
• Bernard Unkles, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Australia)
• Manuel van Lijf, Manager R&D and Innovation, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

Plus two panel discussion sessions focsusing on EU Border Issues and Biometrics in international travel.