GREAT SUCCESS IN VIENNA

The 2026 World Border Security Congress, held in Vienna, Austria, concluded after three dynamic days of discussion, debate, and collaboration. The event brought together leaders and practitioners from across the global border security, management, and protection community, creating a valuable platform for exchanging ideas and strengthening professional connections. Attendees engaged in a wide range of sessions that explored both current challenges and emerging trends shaping the future of border security.
Nearly 500 delegates representing 73 countries gathered in Vienna, reflecting the truly international scope of the congress. Participants shared their diverse experiences and perspectives, offering insights into the operational, technological, and policy-related aspects of border management. The discussions highlighted common challenges faced by nations worldwide, while also showcasing innovative approaches and solutions being implemented across different regions.

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GREAT SUCCESS IN VIENNA

About the Congress

Portugal’s border security is shaped by its geography and role within the Schengen Area, placing responsibility on protecting the EU’s external frontier. Since the dissolution of the SEF, the border security function is coordinated by the Sistema de Seguranca Interna (Internal Security System) and implemented by the Polícia de Segurança Pública (PSP) and Guarda Nacional […]

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Great reasons for you to attend

The World Border Security Congress is a high level 3 day event for senior border officials to discuss and debate current and future policies, implementation issues and challenges as well as new and developing technologies that contribute towards safe and secure border and migration management.

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Exhibitors
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Countries

2026 Speakers Included:

Dr Solon Mias
Team Leader of the Border Security Solutions project European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC)
Dragica Vucinic
Border Management Officer, TNTD/BSMU OSCE
Rocco Messina
Head of Border Security and Management Unit United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT)
Margherita Natali
Programme Officer, Border Security and Management Unit United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT)
Maurizio Gazzola
Head of Technology, Countering Terrorist Travel Programme United Nations Office of Counter Terrorism (UNOCT)
Manu Niinioja
Law Enforcement Expert Amadeus
Pawel Sliwinski
Head of International Cooperation Unit a.i. European Border and Coast Guard Agency, Frontex
Oksana Kurysheva
Associate Programme Officer Border Security and Management Unit, Transnational Threats Department, OSCE
Simon Deignan
Programme Management Officer UNOCT – Countering Terrorist Travel Programme - CTTP

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