Speaker Biograghy: Guido is responsible for IATA’s Checkpoint of the Future programme (Smart Security), which has been identified as an industry priority by IATA’s Board of Governors. In collaboration with regulators, airlines, airports, technology providers and members of the research community, the programme aims to provide a roadmap for passenger-friendly security checkpoints at airports, while strengthening security and improving operational efficiency. Prior to joining IATA in 2005, Guido held several senior management positions in international computer software and consulting companies on both sides of the Atlantic, with a focus on human performance and organisational change management. Guido holds a Master's degree in Law and a Master's degree in Information Systems from the University of Antwerp, Belgium.


Day 2 - 26 March
Session: IATA Day

12:05 - 12:25 - Next-generation passenger security – the evolution is under way
Synopsis: Today’s passenger and cabin baggage security screening works – but at great cost to authorities, the aviation industry and passengers. Given the predicted growth in air travel, continuously evolving security threats, and passengers becoming increasingly dissatisfied with queues and intrusive measures, the industry is in agreement that today’s model is unsustainable in the long term. Introducing risk-based security concepts, advanced screening technologies and process innovation, Smart Security envisions a continuous journey from kerb to airside, where passengers proceed through security with minimal need to divest, security resources are allocated based on risk, and airport amenities are maximised.

Audience will learn:

• Programme status and next steps
• Advancements in screening technology: what’s right around the corner, and how it will evolve further in the foreseeable future
• How technology-based process innovation will drive significant efficiencies
• Risk-based security concepts and differentiated screening: why they need to be part of the mix

Day 3 - 27 March
Session: Aviation Security, Border Control & Facilitation

11:35 - 12:00 - Smart Security: science fact, not science fiction
Synopsis: Although some of the concepts behind Smart Security – a joint IATA-ACI initiative – will take some time to mature, many opportunities for improvement present themselves in the immediate future. Building on today’s best practices, innovative lane design and automation can drive further improvements in passenger flow. Technology-driven process innovations such as centralised x-ray image processing can bring significant operational efficiencies. The latest generation of passenger and cabin baggage screening solutions allow for better threat detection while being less intrusive to the passenger. And known traveller programmes combined with targeted differentiation can help offset random and other measures.

Audience will learn:

• How innovative security lane design and automation can drive significant improvements in passenger flow
• How centralised x-ray image processing can bring throughput to a whole new level
• How passenger security scanners can be deployed to meet the requirements of a highly efficient next-generation checkpoint
• How advanced detection solutions will reduce the need to divest
• Why risk-based passenger differentiation has to be part of the mix