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    • Conference and Exhibition on Biometrics on the move 2017

    2017-06-21

    On 28 - 29 September 2017, Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency will hold the Conference and Exhibition on Biometrics on the move 2017 in Warsaw, Poland.

    The objective of the Conference is to provide a platform for international dialogue on the feasibility and potential impact of ‘biometrics on the move technology’ for border control with a view to enhance security and facilitate travel at the borders. In order to meet this dual requirement new solutions have to be explored and looked into. ´Biometrics on the move´ is understood as the acquisition of data (more in particular biometrics) at a distance for the purpose of identity verification of a traveler and eventual identity alert. 

    The focus of the Conference will be on legal and operational challenges, with an emphasis on the required legislation and technologies which could enable a wider use of ´biometrics on the move´ bringing a change to the border checks approach with the potential to change day-to-day operations at the border. 

    The event will explore among others the following topics:

    • Legal framework and vision for the future;
    • End users needs and challenges;
    • Risk management and vulnerabilities;
    • State-of-the-art technology and pilots;
    • Research, development and innovations;
    • Way ahead.

    To support the discussions, the Conference will also examine cutting-edge research developments in the area of ´biometrics on the move´ which in the future could be exploited to advance technological innovations in the border control domain.

    Leading companies currently involved in developing solutions for the ´biometrics on the move´ concept will demonstrate their systems’ capabilities in an exhibition area. 

    The Conference will gather some 175 delegates including officials from the national authorities of the EU Member States and other countries, EU policy-makers, industry and researchers involved in developing ´biometrics on the move´ solutions.

    Frontex has also launched a call for extended abstracts targeted to academic researchers and technology providers as well as consultants.

    Information on the Industry Exhibition and how to showcase is available here.

    A programme outline will be published shortly. However, should you wish to have more information about the event please contact Frontex at: bom-conference@frontex.europa.eu