Events

IBMATA are pleased to announce that we will be hosting our Border Management & Technologies Summit Asia conference and exhibition in Singapore on 28th – 30th September 2021.

Since our event in New Delhi in 2018, IBMATA has been working with WTTC and other partners to develop a vision for digital borders and seamless travel to take the hassle out of travelling without compromising security. Following workshops in Istanbul and Ottawa in 2019 – and a discussion panel with Border leaders at the International Summit on Borders in Washington DC in June 2019 – we have produced a White Paper setting out a roadmap for the border of the future which we are sharing with border agencies worldwide.

One of the key features of the paper is digital identities and the ever-increasing use of biometrics in immigration and border control solutions.

Singapore is a very important travel hub for many travellers, with Changi Airport being one of the most popular stopover airports as well as many cruise liners using Singapore port as a starting point before cruises around South-East Asia. Singapore Straits plays a major role in customs clearance with many ships stopping to gain clearance before continuing on their journey.

The Border Management & Technologies Summit Asia conference and exhibition will bring together leading government officials from across central Asia, South-East Asia, Australia and the Middle East to discuss the border security challenges faced in the region and in their respective nations.

Singapore is a unique country that has one of the busiest land borders in the world between Singapore and Malaysia. Changi Airport is one of the most popular stopover airports in South-East Asia and due to Singapore’s geographic location Singapore Straits plays an important role in customs clearance.

The event will be chaired by the IBMATA Chairman, Mr Tony Smith, the former Director-General of UK Border Force.

If you are interested in speaking, sponsoring or exhibiting at the event please contact Martyn Hill: martyn.hill@ibmata.org  or +44 7792 473246.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here for quite some time and is successfully being used in banking applications like Fraud Analysis and Customer Risk Scoring but with a limited scope. With such high expectations for the technology in payments and in myriad other industries, what will AI actually mean for consumers and merchants? What types of problems do payments technology companies and financial institutions expect to solve by deploying AI and other similar technologies?

AI and machine learning is quickly becoming a valuable tool for payments companies and financial institutions to reduce fraud in all environments, but particularly in securing e-commerce transactions. Through machine learning algorithms, payments companies can analyze more data in new and innovative ways to identify fraudulent activity. With AI and ML, payments companies can search rapidly and efficiently through this data beyond the standard set of factors like time, velocity and amount.

Through our research we have identified that the Payment Industry is on the cusp of reforms and players are eager to implement AI for efficient payment processing. There are many areas within payment processing where AI has a great potential to succeed.

ISC West is THE largest converged security industry trade show in the U.S. and is the only event that unites the entire security channel. As the first major event of the year, it’s the single best place to promote your brands, launch new products, and meet buyers with open projects. At ISC West, you will have the chance to network with security and public safety professionals as they discover new products & technologies encompassing everything from access control, video surveillance and biometrics to drones & robotics, IT/IoT security and more from leading companies and brands. Be part of ISC West! 

IBMATA are pleased to announce that our next European Border Management & Technologies Summit conference and exhibition will take place on the 25th – 27th May 2021 in Brussels, Belgium.

Since our event in New Delhi in 2018, IBMATA has been working with WTTC and other partners to develop a vision for digital borders and seamless travel to take the hassle out of travelling without compromising security. Following workshops in Istanbul and Ottawa in 2019 – and a discussion panel with Border leaders at the International Summit on Borders in Washington DC in June 2019 – we have produced a White Paper setting out a roadmap for the border of the future which we are sharing with border agencies worldwide.

One of the key features of the paper is digital identities and the ever-increasing use of biometrics in immigration and border control solutions.

With the event taking place in the heart of the European Union it will provide attendees a great insight into the future of European borders. With a focus on the latest initiatives planned in the coming years, smart borders, digitalisation of borders and visas, cross-border crimes and new trends and technologies used to assist border agencies.

The Brexit debate has thrust Customs Agencies into the limelight. Regardless of the outcome there is a clear and pressing need to adapt traditional Customs processes into a more streamlined model fit for the future, which is sufficiently adaptable to change. Our expert panel spent much of 2019 developing alternative arrangements for the Irish border using state of the art technology and drive through systems. A session not to be missed!

To be part of the IBMATA Border Management & Technologies Summit please do not hesitate to contact us at info@ibmata.org

Biometrics Institute Showcase Australia incorporating Asia Pacific Conference, 2-3 December 2020, Canberra, Australia

This year’s two-day Showcase Australia incorporating Asia-Pacific Conference brings together biometric users from both the public and private sector, as well as technology providers, academics and privacy advocates.  The agenda will discuss the opportunities biometrics offer and potential implementation challenges.

This annual event presents an unparalleled opportunity to meet with specialists in their field. Our expert speakers will relay the latest information on privacy and the responsible and ethical use of biometrics. Key themes for this year’s event will include:

• Privacy/policy
• Technology
• Use cases of biometrics

About us

The Biometrics Institute is the independent and impartial international membership organisation for biometric users and other interested parties. It was established in 2001 to promote the responsible use of biometrics and has offices in London and Sydney.

With more than a thousand members from 240 membership organisations spread across 30 countries, it represents a global and diverse multi-stakeholder community. This includes banks, airlines, government agencies, biometric experts, privacy experts, suppliers and academics.

The Biometrics Institute connects the global biometrics community. It shares knowledge with its members and key stakeholders and most importantly, develops good-practices and thought leadership for the responsible and ethical use of biometrics.

Identity Week comprises of three world-class events: Digital:ID, Planet Biometrics and SDW, as well as two one-day summits – all focused on the concept of identity.

The events will explore the complete spectrum of the identity lifecycle, from how organisations are approaching the task of on-boarding, authenticating and authorising citizens, consumers or employees, to how they can access services across multiple markets in the physical, digital and mobile domains.

Identity Week will be a forum of ideas and knowledge exchange, bringing together the brightest minds in the identity sector to promote innovation, new thinking, and more effective identity solutions.

In 2019, Identity Week attracted 3,000 visitors, 160 sponsors and exhibitors, and over190 speakers. We aim to draw in thousands more attendees in 2020 through a host of attractions; from facilitated networking opportunities and targeted interactive roundtables, to free on-floor seminars and expert-led conferences.

The events offer a one-stop shop for any company involved in provisioning or ascertaining identity, whether via a secure credential, biometric, or digital identity solution. Whether you take part as a sponsor, exhibitor, conference delegate or exhibition visitor, Identity Week will provide countless opportunities to network, learn and expand business opportunities.

Website/Link: www.terrapinn.com/identityweek

3rd Edition Middle East Banking AI & Analytics Summit the only AI & Analytics Summit in GCC which brings together 300+ senior-level executives & decision-makers from the Banking and Financial Services sector along with all that’s top of mind for those in Artificial Intelligence, RPA, Machine Learning, Big Data & Analytics.

In the age to intelligence, the worlds of AI and Analytics are converging and as organizations in the region adopting an “AI-first” approach, the shared responsibilities for CIO’s, CISO’s, CRO’s and CXO’s dealing customer experience platforms has never been more mission-critical in providing the perfect banking solutions to its consumers. To meet these challenges, Middle East Banking AI & Analytics Summit creates the conversations and networking opportunities to address today’s concerns in adopting futuristic technologies, learn from emerging best practices and you’ll dissect through real case studies, presentations, panel discussions and face to face meetings with technology experts.

Future of Payments Summit is the leading paytech event to address the payments landscape in 2020 and beyond – offering unparalleled access to decision makers, visionaries, influencers and disruptors from the world of payments. 200 inspirational speakers and 25 of the most innovative next-gen vendors discuss, demo and showcase the latest industry innovations.

Event highlights include:

•  5 spotlight tracks focus on Banking Transformation, Payments, Regulation, Blockchain and Insurance
• over 200 leading speakers
• over 25 showcase demos
• great networking opportunities, from topic led meetups to roundtables and networking drinks

To register for the event, please visit: https://futureofpaymentssummit.com/registration.html

The 20% discount code is: BIOMETRICS20

6^th Edition OFSEC – Oman’s only comprehensive exhibition on fire, safety and security

OFSEC 2020 will bring together local and international exhibitors who will showcase their avant-garde solutions, specific transverse and latest technologies, cutting edge innovations, cost-effective products and services to meet the requirements of governments, businesses, industrial & commercial entities, aviation, construction, infrastructure, transportation, manufacturing, oil and gas and utilities sectors.

Dynamic economic and infrastructure development in Oman and the region has made the Middle East the most vibrant safety and security market in the world, with a growth rate of over 10% annually, since 2012, according to a recent research by G4S. There is a diverse demand for fire, safety and security equipment, ranging from the smallest of businesses to large corporates and home-users.

OFSEC is designed to meet the needs of the local, regional and international markets by linking practitioners, suppliers, distributors and manufacturers from the fire, safety and security industry, with key decision makers from the government and private sectors, making it a definitive networking platform, where new projects and partnerships are initiated and visionary objectives are implemented. This event also aims to create synergy and strengthen the collaboration between the authorities and the industries.

The 3-day exhibition will attract participation from a large number of exhibitors and representation from over 30 countries, with a slew of product and service launches, to the trade visitors and potential buyers from the region and beyond. OFSEC has collaborated with government bodies, leading industry associations, research partners and specialists to establish the exhibition that caters to the entire fire, safety and security sectors, making it an imperative convergence point. The expo is aligned with the demand and supply of the market across the board of industries to share best practices, tackle challenges, and explore breakthrough methods for the integration of safety and security technologies.

The Exhibition will lay foundation and be the gateway to the current and future market trends in the fire, safety and security sectors, for the industry professionals to communicate, share ideas, identify solutions, to operate effectively and efficiently and stay abreast with the latest global trends. OFSEC will confluence and strengthen local and international business engagement and encourage investment.