As border management grows increasingly complex in the face of evolving security challenges, technological innovation and cross-sector collaboration have become essential to safeguarding Australia’s borders. From next-generation biometrics and AI-driven risk analytics to advanced cargo screening and digital identity solutions, border agencies and their partners are moving fast to modernise operations and strengthen national resilience.

The 2nd Annual Border Technology Summit 2026 unites senior leaders from government, aviation, ports, technology, and national security for critical discussions on building smarter, more secure, and more efficient border systems.

Hear exclusive insights from:

• Amber Shuhyta, Commissioner, Illicit Tobacco and E-cigarette, Australian Border Force
• Ernie Verina, Regional Attaché Oceania, Homeland Security Investigations
• Aaron O’Neil, Assistant Secretary, Customs & Border Modernisation, Department of Home Affairs
• Hans Koenderink, Assistant Commissioner Crime Command, Australian Federal Police
• Matthew Jones, Assistant Secretary, Traveller, Cargo and Trade Systems, Department of Home Affairs

Join us for strategic briefings, operational perspectives, and future-focused panels exploring how Australia and its partners are leveraging advanced technologies to secure borders, streamline movement, and combat emerging threats. Stay ahead of the threat. Shape the future of border technology.

Explore the full agenda now.

As border management grows increasingly complex in the face of evolving security challenges, technological innovation and cross-sector collaboration have become essential to safeguarding Australia’s borders. From next-generation biometrics and AI-driven risk analytics to advanced cargo screening and digital identity solutions, border agencies and their partners are moving fast to modernise operations and strengthen national resilience.

The 2nd Annual Border Technology Summit 2026 unites senior leaders from government, aviation, ports, technology, and national security for critical discussions on building smarter, more secure, and more efficient border systems.

Hear exclusive insights from:

• Amber Shuhyta, Commissioner, Illicit Tobacco and E-cigarette, Australian Border Force
• Ernie Verina, Regional Attaché Oceania, Homeland Security Investigations
• Aaron O’Neil, Assistant Secretary, Customs & Border Modernisation, Department of Home Affairs
• Hans Koenderink, Assistant Commissioner Crime Command, Australian Federal Police
• Matthew Jones, Assistant Secretary, Traveller, Cargo and Trade Systems, Department of Home Affairs

Join us for strategic briefings, operational perspectives, and future-focused panels exploring how Australia and its partners are leveraging advanced technologies to secure borders, streamline movement, and combat emerging threats. Stay ahead of the threat. Shape the future of border technology.

Explore the full agenda now.

Australia’s border security is entering a new era of digital transformation, with over US$6.9 billion set to be invested between 2025 and 2030 to safeguard one of the world’s largest and most strategically important maritime zones.

Following calls from former ABF Commissioner Michael Outram for urgent modernisation, the government is prioritising advanced surveillance, automation, and AI-driven systems to enhance situational awareness, streamline travel and trade, and strengthen national resilience ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

From uncrewed patrol vessels and facial recognition upgrades to blockchain-secured communications and quantum-enhanced radar, these initiatives reflect a major shift toward an integrated, intelligent border ecosystem.

Download the full report to explore the programs, technologies, and partnerships shaping the future of Australia’s border security.