Speaker Biograghy: After implementing the Biometric Matching System (BMS) for the Visa Information System (VIS), Richard worked on a variety of strategic ideas and concepts involving biometrics and identity management such as the Smart Borders package combining the Entry-Exit System and the European Travel Information and Authorisation System. After the Schengen Masterlist project to enable electronic authentication of travel documents, he is now focusing on creating stronger and smarter information systems for borders and security through a range of interoperability initiatives. Richard has an academic background in electronics, informatics and artificial intelligence.


Day 3 - 22 March
Session: Aviation Security, Border Control & Facilitation

10:35 - 11:05 - Panel Discussion: Challenges and opportunities for tomorrow's smart traveller
Synopsis: The panel will discuss aligning smart borders, smart data processes and smart risk assessment.

Audience will learn:

• Aligning smart borders, smart passenger processes and smart risk assessment: what is the price to pay?
• Integrating migration in a country's border management strategy: which new constraints for processes and resources?
• Impact of the digital transformation and its future mobile secure tokens: how could it improve passenger handling during border crossings?

Day 3 - 22 March
Session: Aviation Security, Border Control & Facilitation

09:35 - 10:05 - Smarter use of identity data, working together with the airlines
Synopsis: The presentation will discuss the implications and benefits for airlines and airports linked to the implementation of the EES/ETIAS in combination with better interoperability.

Audience will learn:

• Impact of the EES
• Impact of the ETIAS
• Impact of interoperability
• Impacts on iAPI