According to UNHCR figures by May 2024, more than 120 million people were forcibly displaced worldwide as a result of persecution, conflict, violence or human rights violations. This includes 43.4 million refugees, 63.3 million internally displaced people, 6.9 million asylum seekers and 5.8 million people in need of international protection. But it is not just […]

Human trafficking: offshore protection and prevention in the UK Amanda Read National Vulnerability Lead
UK Border Force

From Legal to Illegal: Exploring Migration Dynamics and Readmission Policies in the Western Balkans Dr Vesna Tasevska-Dudeska Chief Inspector for Foreigners and Readmission
Ministry of Interior, Republic of North Macedonia

Leveraging Digital Forensics to Combat Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Ed Doleman SVP & Head of EMEA
Cellebrite , UK

Challenges and Strategies in Securing Nigeria's Borders Against Drug & Human Trafficking George-Okoli Francisco Chidi Director of Programs
West African Action Network on Small Arms (WAANSA) Nigeria

Human Smuggling and Trafficking in Ghana Henry Kumah Inspector
Ghana Immigration Service

Leveraging Digital Forensics to Combat Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Matt Parker International Advisory Board member
The Exodus Road, USA

Overview of the latest technologies and solutions for border management, security and protection

AI-Enhanced Mobile Surveillance Systems: Advancing Situational Awareness for Efficient Border Control Dr. Martin Lints Lead Scientist
Defsecintel Solutions, Estonia

Form follows function – Using Biometric in modern border control Hof Retief Coordinator of the National Center for Border Management (NCBM)
BioRugged, Portugal

The Challenge of Detecting New Synthetic Threats: from Fentanyl to Nitazenes Jeremy Van Auker Field Forensic Application Scientist
908 Devices, USA

Shifting the paradigm: building traveler-centric border security solutions Ygor Lutz Chief Revenue and Partnership Officer
Travizory, Switzerland

Networking Coffee Break

Industrial waste typically has a negative value – it costs businesses money to treat it in a way that is safe and does not harm the environment. Costs include treatment, technology and labour costs in line with national laws and environmental regulations. There is therefore an incentive for companies wishing to avoid these costs to […]

Combat Illegal Wildlife Trafficking in Global Supply Chains Damian Viccars Director of Government Affairs, Europe
World Shipping Council, Belgium

Leveraging innovative technology and strategic leadership in enhancing border security against illegal wildlife trade in Nigeria Tasiu Sanusi Saulawa Assistant Comptroller of Customs
Nigeria Customs Service

It is widely acknowledged that interagency cooperation is the key to the effective border management, facilitating the movement of goods and people whilst simultaneously preventing bad actors from travelling and interdicting the movement of illicit goods. But what can be in practical terms on the ground to increase communication, share actionable intelligence and best practise.

James Collins Assistant Commissioner
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

Rocco Messina Head of Border Security and Management Unit
UN OCT

Delegate Lunch and Networking Break

Rivers create a particular set of problems for border management. Rivers can flow hundreds and thousands of kilometres from the ocean into national territories. Indeed, rivers make up 23 percent of all international borders. South America has the largest number of international borders made up by rivers—nearly half. Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, Suriname, Guyana, French, Guiana, […]

Customs and Trade Challenges for Border Security Florence Chidi Emmanuel (Igbasi) Superintendent of Customs
Nigeria Customs Service

Advancing Maritime Border Security through an Ecosystem Approach Tharindu Jayawardhane National Programme Officer,
Immigration and Border Governance, International Organization for Migration, Sri Lanka

Vice Admiral Robert Patrimonio Commander, Maritime Security Law Enforcement Command
Philippines Coast Guard

Overview of the latest technologies and solutions for border management, security and protection

Is it possible to enhance the protection and management of extended land borders? What are the solutions? Dmitrii Egorov Business Development Executive
Sens-Or Solutions

Border Surveillance at Scale Dmitrios Kottas CEO / Founder
Delian Alliance Indusries (formerly Lambda Automata)

Remote Entry Exit System (EES) - Learning from Pilot Jim Slevin Regional Director
Inverid, UK

Human Presence Detection Systems Professor Steve Daley CEO
Clantect, UK

Networking Coffee Break

In the spirit of interagency cooperation this workshop will facilitate the sharing of on the ground experience, real life case studies and share actionable intelligence on the movement of drugs, illicit goods, illegal waste, heritage goods, wildlife trafficking and modus operandi used to enable these trades.

Dave Fluty Assistant Commissioner
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

Willem Mudde Vice President - Aviation
European Association of Airport and Seaport Police (EAASP)

Networking Reception sponsored by SITA

How do we disrupt or prevent travel of bad actors? Information sharing between some governments is good, but any gaps will be exploited. Interpol and ICAO are starting to provide greater access to what were previously government access only systems. But is there a role for non-government actors, including industry, to deter or prevent travel […]

Andy Smith Director, Government & Industry Relations
SITA, UK

Daniel Guerrero Watchlisting Assistance and Support Program (WASP) Adviser
ICITAP/Dept of Justice, and Counterterrorism Bureau, Dept of State, USA

The Digital Transformation of Human Trafficking (2015-2024). Changes in modus operandi of THB cells Dr. Miguel Oliveros Mediavilla Professor and researcher
Universidade da Coruña, Spain

The Digital Transformation of Human Trafficking (2015-2024). Changes in modus operandi of THB cells Maria de Benito Rodriguez Consultant and researcher on Border issues and Trafficking in human beings
Spain

Rocco Messina Head of Border Security and Management Unit
UN OCT

Stephen Maloney Executive Director, National Targeting Center
US Customs & Border Protection

Closed Agency Workshop hosted by Guardia Civil

Networking Coffee Break

Any organisation, whatever is field of operation, is only as good as its staff. And investment in that human capital is one of the most valuable activities that any organisation can participate in. Training promotes the ethics and ideals of the organisation as well as well as improving the skills and knowledge to develop sound […]

Sarah Prew Senior Aviation Security Consultant
Arup UK

In the spirit of interagency cooperation this workshop will facilitate the sharing of on the ground experience, real life case studies and share actionable intelligence on the movement of trafficked human beings via planes , boats and vehicles and the various methods by which the traffickers enable this movement.

Delegate Lunch and Networking Break

Identity Verification is self-evidently the key to effective border management. For all border agencies, verify each person’s identity against government databases determines whether an individual is welcome into a country or not. Morphed photo: Use of a morphed image in a genuine document, allowing two individuals to share the same passport. Counterfeit: The complete fake […]

Newly established Passenger Information Unit of Mongolia Enkhtur Adiyajav Head of PIU
Passenger Information Unit, Mongolia

How to improve the identification of migrant victims of trafficking? Milan Aleksic Researcher
NGO Atina, Serbia

Paul Igbinere Executive Director
African Young People Support Centre

Ray E. Provencio (A)Executive Director - Admissibility and Passenger Programs
Office of Field Operations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Passenger Information Units (PIU-s) as an important actor in global security Samir Krasniqi Coordinator of the National Center for Border Management (NCBM)
Ministry of Internal Affairs, Republic of Kosovo