ICAO will hold its Third Symposium and Exhibition on ICAO MRTDs, Biometrics and Security Standards from 1 to 3 October 2007. The Symposium, which will be complemented by an Exhibition focusing on products and services related to Machine Readable Travel Documents (MRTDs), biometric identification, airport security biometric and border control inspection systems is paticularly addressed to the representatives of Border Control Agencies, Airports and Airlines.
- Gain a better understanding on the main features and benefits of globally interoperable and ICAO-compliant Machine Readable Travel Documents (MRTDs) and e-Passports.
- Learn the latest biometric technology in MRTDs and eMRTDs to enhance security in airline passenger service systems, enrolment, issuance and border control inspection systems.
- Benefit from the airport and airline experience in the implementation of biometrics in an airport security system.
- Establish professional contacts with over 500 officials and industry specialists in MRTDs, aviation security, border control and biometric technologies drawn from ICAO's 190 Member States and the civil aviation industry.
The Symposium will be of particular interest to officials of passport and ID document issuing agencies, immigration, customs and other border control and security authorities.
Representatives of airlines and airports especially those involved in passenger service systems, handling travel documents, facilitation and aviation airport security should greatly benefit from attendance.
We encourage your participation.
