Speaker Biograghy: Markus has a degree in Computer Science from Darmstadt University of Technology. He joined the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) in 2003, working in the field of biometrics and electronic travel documents, especially regarding design and implementation of the German e-passport and the German national electronic ID card. Since 2011 Markus has been Head of the Inspection Infrastructures section at BSI. He is responsible for border control systems based on biometrics and electronic travel documents, and is in charge of the German national Public Key Directory.


Day 2 - 11 March
Session: Aviation Security, Border Control & Facilitation

14:00 - 14:30 - Automated border control – state of play and latest developments
Synopsis: The presentation will examine the state of play and latest developments in the area of automated border control (ABC). The main focus is on the EasyPASS ABC system and on ABC-related technical guidelines. The talk will also discuss ABC installations and related activities on the European level.

Audience will learn:

• Introduction to the EasyPASS ABC system
• Implementation of EasyPASS at major airports in Germany
• Technical guidelines and requirements for ABC systems
• European ABC landscape