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Maritime borders present some of the most difficult and challenging environments facing agencies at the border worldwide. Archipelago nations like Indonesia and the Philippines have vast maritime territories with thousands of islands to surveil and patrol with limited resources and changing weather conditions. And maritime borders don’t stop at the coast. Multi-national river systems like […]

Maritime Safety And Security – India’s Regional Perspective

ADG Anand Prakash Badola Additional Director General / Indian Coast Guard

Maritime, port and coastal border security: How can we best guard the coast and major ports from international organised criminal activities, including human trafficking and drug smuggling?

Dan Blanchford Director Defence and National Security / Prevail Partners, UK

Maritime Security and AI Integration: Enhancing Border Protection in the Arabian Gulf

Hasan Al-Sulaiti Director of Operations / General Directorate of Coasts and Borders Security, Ministry of Interior, Qatar

Maritime and Big Rivers: Bangladesh Perspective

Rear Admiral Md Ziaul Hoque Director General / Bangladesh Coast Guard

AI is increasingly playing a pivotal role in enhancing border security systems, utilizing advanced technologies to improve surveillance, threat detection, and data analysis. Currently, AI-driven solutions such as facial recognition, predictive analytics, and autonomous drones are employed to monitor borders efficiently and accurately. These systems can analyse vast amounts of data in real-time, enabling authorities […]

Integrating Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) with sensor-based border security frameworks and artificial intelligence

Andrey Seleznev Head of UNODC Programme Office in the Kyrgyz Republic / United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

AI and frontier technologies in the context of counter terrorism: threats, opportunities, and human rights considerations

Arianna Lepore Coordinator, Next-Generation Terrorism and Strategic Responses Portfolio, Terrorism Prevention Branch / UNODC, Austria

Cyril Gout Executive Director Police Services pro tempore / INTERPOL, France

AI and frontier technologies in the context of counter terrorism: threats, opportunities, and human rights considerations

Dr. Wendy O’Brien Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer / UNODC, Austria

The Realism of AI in Border Management - The Question Is Not How to Use AI, but Why

Michael Barrie CEO / BIM e-Solutions, Luxembourg

Artificial Intelligence in the Context of Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism and Terrorism: Challenges, Risks and Opportunities

Otabek Rashidov Programme Officer, Action Against Terrorism Unit / Organization for Security & Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)

Developing cooperation and understanding between customs officers and border agencies is vital for effective border management and security. Agencies need to exchange intelligence regarding potential threats, smuggling activities, and other suspicious behaviours. This includes sharing data on cargo, travellers, and vehicles. Joint training, operations and inspections will improve effectiveness and working together on risk assessments, […]

Ambassador Alena Kupchyna Co-ordinator of Activities to Address Transnational Threats / OSCE

Efficient and Effective way to fight against Counterfeit and Piracy at Borders

Dr. Ashraf Samsudeen Senior Deputy Director of Customs / Sri Lanka Customs

Dragica Vucinic Border Management Officer, TNTD/BSMU / OSCE

Strengthening operational cooperation between the customs administrations in European seaports and smaller river ports

Jeroen Engelberts EUCAB Maritime Unit Leader / Customs Administration of The Netherlands

From Cooperation to Integration: The EUCAB Perspective on Strengthening EU External Border Security

Martin Reuter Head / EUCAB

Closing the Gaps: Enhancing Strategic Awareness and Managing Blind Spots in Customs Operations and Border Security

Tasiu Sanusi Saulawa Deputy Comptroller of Customs / Nigeria Customs Service

Cooperation and coordination between Border Management stakeholders: Joint operations in West Africa

Tony Mihaitoaia Senior Adviser, Border Management and Security / ICMPD, Romania

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 […]

Dynamic, interoperable borders – the need for more flexible borders to respond to evolving and dynamic threats

Andy Smith Director, Industry & Innovation / SITA, UK

Passenger and Cargo Control Programme (PCCP)

Bob Van den Berghe Deputy Head, Passenger and Cargo Control Programme / United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)

From Fortresses to Gateways: A New Border Paradigm

Col (Ret.) Adnane Kaab Senior Consultant / STRATEGUS NK, Morocco

Dr Solon Mias Team Leader of the Border Security Solutions project / European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC)

Development of Frontex own Canine Capability

Katalin Mausolf Pokornyi Senior Capability Officer / Frontex – European Border and Coast Guard Agency

Border management challenges are increasingly influenced by irregular migration trends driven by economic instability, armed conflict, environmental changes, and social unrest. Conflicts in regions such as the Middle East, Africa, and parts of Central America have led to persistent refugee crises, prompting many individuals to seek asylum in neighbouring countries or distant nations. Additionally, the […]

Migration Flows Across Central America - Threats and Challenges

Alejandro Solano Ortiz Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs / Government of Costa Rica

Cyber-Enabled Irregular Migration and Human Trafficking in the CARICOM Region

Ariel De Freitas Statistical Analyst / CARICOM IMPACS, Trinidad & Tobago

Advancing Secure and Inclusive Border Management through Biometric Border Passes: Field Insights from Mozambique-Malawi

Chiara Pettinelli Programme Officer – Immigration & Border Governance / IOM Mozambique

Col. Khulan Gerelt Border Protection Service of Mongolia / Institute for Border Studies, Mongolia

Balancing Border Security and Protection: A Route-Based Approach to Mixed Movements

Valerie Svobodova Chief of Asylum and Migration Section, Division of International Protection and Solutions / UNHCR

Digital travel and the implementation of digital borders are revolutionizing the travel experience by streamlining processes and enhancing security for both travellers and border agencies. Initiatives such as trusted traveller programs allow pre-approved individuals to pass through border controls with minimal delays, thereby improving efficiency and convenience. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (USCBP) is […]

Colleen Ryan Border Adviser / Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)

EES / ETIAS Update

Marc Sulon Head of Unit ‘Digital Schengen’ / European Commission – DG Migration and Home Affairs

US Biometric Entry/Exit

Nael Samha Executive Director of Passenger Targeting, Vetting, and Biometrics Systems, TASDP / US Customs & Border Protection

In-vehicle, automated border control for land and sea

Nicolas Phan Marketing Director – Travel & Transport / IDEMIA Public Security, France

Paul Igbinere Executive Director / African Young People Support Centre

Addressing cross-border terrorism and the dangers posed by foreign terrorist fighters necessitates a comprehensive strategy that prioritizes international collaboration, intelligence sharing, and robust policy frameworks. Countries must join together to improve border security, fortify legal measures, and disrupt funding channels for terrorism. Through the exchange of intelligence and resources, nations can more effectively identify and […]

Update on Countering Terrorism

Cyril Gout Executive Director Police Services pro tempore / INTERPOL, France

Jorge Comas Director, Counter Network Division, National Targeting Center / US Customs & Border Protection

Margherita Natali Programme Officer, Border Security and Management Unit / United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT)

Sarah Prew Senior Aviation Security Consultant / Arup UK

Terrorism in the Sahel and the Risk of Spill over

Superintendent Ibrahim Imam Haafiz National Imam/ Dept Head Religious Affairs Unit / Ghana Immigration Service