The convergence of traditional identity documents and next-generation identity technologies, such as biometrics and smart secure credentials, is a major theme at this year's SDW conference. Future government-based identity schemes will see these technologies enhance passenger experiences at the border, enable cross-border transactions online, and facilitate the equitable disbursement of state resources.Key sessions include:Security and facilitation combined: A holistic approach to traveler identification management;Challenges, opportunities and issues in the world of next-generation ePassports;Chip chat: A smart approach to future identity needs;Building trust in the digital economy: Identity is key;eID successes, opportunities and challenges;Effective border management – Outstanding issues, new ideasߪPutting biometrics to work for government;Sustainable management solutions: Getting identity infrastructure right.Leading government and industry experts line up to discuss these and other major issues. Speakers include:KEYNOTE – Detective Chief Inspector Gary Miles, MPS, SCO7 Organised Crime Command – FALCON, UKJens Bender, BSI, Federal Office for Information Security, GermanyMark Erlich, EISA infrastructure Manager, IDAS Expert, EstoniaMatthew Finn, Managing Director, AUGMENTIQ, UKDr Joseph Haid, Principal Technical Marketing Contactless Technology for Smart Cards, Infineon Technologies, AustriaChristopher Hornek, Manager, Aviation Security and Facilitation, Aviation Security and Facilitation Department (ASF), Division for Airports, Cargo, Passenger and Security (APCS), International Air Transport Association (IATA), CanadaFlorian Humplik, Head of eGovernment, Austrian State Printing House, AustriaJustin Ikura, Co-chair of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) New Technologies Working Group (NTWG) Logical Data Structure 2 (LDS2) Sub-Group and Deputy Director, International Unit, Passport Program Policy, Admissibility Branch, Citizenship and Immigration CanadaMercedes Játiva, Technology Analyst, Instituto Geográfico Militar Ecuador (IGM), EcuadorLoffie Jordaan, Convenor, ISO SC17/WG 10 – Motor Vehicle Driver Licence and Related Documents, USAMichael Lynch, Director Passport Identity Section, Passport Business Improvement and Integrity Branch, Australian Passport Office, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia Brian McAllister, Commercial Director, Security Foiling Ltd, UKGary McManus, Project Genesius, SC&O7 – Organised Crime Group, MPS, UKAssistant Chief of Police, Norwegian National Police Directorate, NorwayBenoît Poletti, Director, INCERT GIE, LuxemburgUwe Rabeler, Project Manager, Bundesdruckerei, GermanyRichard Rinkens, Coordinator for Biometrics and Identity management, European Commission – DG Migration and Home Affairs, BelgiumFrank Schmalz, Director, Product Management, Veridos, GermanyDr Ulrich Schneider, Senior Scientist, Bundeskriminalamt, Forensic Science Institute, KT 43 – Identity Document Systems, GermanyDr Uwe Seidel, Scientific Director, Bundeskriminalamt, Forensic Science Institute, KT 43 – Identity Document Systems, GermanyChris Shire, Business Development Manager, Infineon Technologies Security & Chipcard ICs, UKBrian Somers, Forensic Document Examiner, National Document Fraud Unit (NDFU), UKMario Stoltz, Product Manager, NXP Semiconductors, business line Secure Identification Solutions, GermanyMajor Vincent Terrasse, Head of Questioned Documents Department, French Gendarmerie Forensic Research Institute, France Roman Vanek, Chief Division Identity Documents and Special Tasks – ICAO PKD Chairman, Federal Office of Police, SwitzerlandErik van Dijk, Product Manager, Morpho; Chairman eDocuments Workgroup, Secure Identity Alliance, The NetherlandsRuud van Leeuwen, Forensic Research & Document Acquisition, Keesing Technologies, The NetherlandsJoost van Roon, Security Designer, Morpho, The NetherlandsDavid Westgate, Chief Immigration Officer, National Document Fraud Unit (NDFU), UKGordon Wilson, President, WorldReach Software, CanadaDr Andreas Wolf, Principal Scientist Biometrics, Bundesdruckerei, GermanyJoel Zlotnick, Supervisory Physical Scientist, Counterfeit Deterrence Laboratory, Bureau of Consular Affairs, US Department of State, USAFull details of the programme themes and streams can be viewed here and the final programme will be availble shortly.

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