Smarter Borders 2015

Discover the latest developments in border management techniques and technologies

In response to the dramatic events of the last few months and the culmination of the eu-LISA ‘Smart Borders’ initiative at the end of November, senior regulators and politicians will be gathering on 23 - 25 November in London to discuss the latest innovations and solutions aimed at better gathering, processing and sharing intelligence.

What’s new to Smarter Borders 2015?

An exclusive focus on the main current challenge in border control at this time, cutting through all sectors – how to maintain high levels of security while ensuring a good experience for an increasing number of travellers?
Participate in a workshop dedicated to improve interoperability and intelligence exchange at the border
Topics under discussion will include EU-wide plans to increase investment in border control measures by a number of nations and the future of the ‘Smart Borders’ pilot

Speaker and Presenter Information

The panel of expert speakers includes:

Krum Garkov, Executive Director, eu-LISA, European Commission Representation in Tallinn
Keith Vaz MP, Chairman, Home Affairs Select Committee, House of Commons
Julie Gillis, Border Force Transformation Program Director, UK Border Force Home Office
Captain Willem Mudde, Manager, API Targeting Centre, National Tactical Command, Royal Marechaussee
Leszek Rowicki, Head of Section, European Consular and Visa Policy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Poland
Luís Paulo Gouveia, National Deputy Director, Portuguese Immigration and Border Service (SEF)
Jennifer Mcdonald, CEO, Passports and Immigration Controls Agency, Jamaica
Jiri Celikovsky, Head of Unit for Coordination of Schengen Cooperation and Border Control, Department for Asylum and Migration Policy, Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic
Kenneth Sava, Director, Trusted Traveller Programs, Department of Homeland Security

Relevant Government Agencies

Intelligence Agencies, Dept of Homeland Security, Dept of the Interior, Dept of State, Dept of Transportation, Legislative Agencies (GAO, GPO, LOC, etc.), CIA