Leading identity industry event connect:ID 2021 launched today as an in-person event in Washington, with keynotes from the CBP, IBIA and ICAO set to take to the stage.

On day 1, keynotes will include John Mears, Chairman,IBIA and Diane Sabatino, Deputy Executive Assistant Com,US Customs and Border Protection.

Sabatino will address the issue of Expanding facial biometrics and mobile services to further secure and enhance travel.

Christiane DerMarkar,ICAO TRIP,I.C.A.O will cover ICAO TRIP tools for a seamless and contactless travel to support air transport recovery.

On day 2, David Pekoske,Administrator,Transportation Security Administration, will be the Future of Identity Keynote from the TSA.

Andrew Boyd,CEO,IDEMIA National Security Solutions, will talk on “Using identity-based digital disruptors to improve user experience and achieve higher levels of security at speed”.

To see the full conference agenda, click here.

Connect:ID 2021 will take place from 5-6 October at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington.

connect:ID is brought to you by the highly influential and experienced teams from Science Media Partners (SMP) and the International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA).

IBIA is the leading Association in the biometric and identity sector, while SMP, owned by Terrapinn, are the editors of critically acclaimed Security Document World, Planet Biometrics and Digital ID Wire new portals.