Rationale For Attending

The Smarter Borders conference series is a unique opportunity for policymakers, heads of border control and customs, and heads of operations at air- and seaports and carriers, to mix with the solution providing industry to discuss how to solve their common challenges.

This summit is the perfect time to meet with these senior decision makers and to influence the procurements of new border management systems, before the decision is taken. Furthermore the culmination of the eu-LISA pilot program means that the future of the ‘Smarter Borders’ initiative, will be at the forefront of many nations’ thoughts at this time.

Key topics under discussion will include:

•    Easing the process of identity checks, including automation and biometrics
•    The development of technology that links intelligence gather from passenger entry to exit of border control and allows for real-time data analysis and dissemination
•    How borders, customs agencies and immigration services can work with private companies (from airports to ferry companies) to ensure an easy and safe passenger experience at the border?