Regula Forensics President Dr Arif Mamedov discussed the role of ID verification using mobile platforms, biometrics, and next-generation secure credentials during the connect:ID event in Washington, DC this week.Speaking within the framework of the “Smart mobile devices: Empowering borders” conference session, he highlighted an issue of moving ID verification from traditional methods using passport/ID scanners (hardware-based) to a mobile platform. Dr. Mamedov also shared Regula's experience in this relatively new emerging field and investigated both client and server-side ID validation methods. In addition, a demonstration of reading and validation of documents including those with RFID chips (data, photo and fingerprints) using a web camera on PC, as well as mobile devices was also held.At the connect:ID 2018 Exhibition Regula shared the venue with 90 industry leaders and demonstrated its latest developments and releases in identity technology solutions: document authenticity verification device Regula 4205D, variety of document readers, document reader SDK for iOS/Android applications and our unique information reference system “Secure Documents Ultimate” with more than 270 000 high resolution images of documents and banknotes and detailed description of their security features.