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World Border Security Congress – 14th-16th APRIL 2026 VIENNA, AUSTRIAWorld Border Security Congress – 14th-16th APRIL 2026 VIENNA, AUSTRIA Skip to content 14th-16th APRIL 2026 VIENNA, AUSTRIA HomeWho Should AttendWhy AttendConferenceCongress AgendaClosed Agency WorkshopsAfrica WorkshopEAASP WorkshopSite Visit2026 SpeakersOutline ProgrammeConferenceVenueAccommodationPhoto GalleryExhibitionExhibitor ListFloorplanExhibitionExhibitingMarket InformationVisitor ProfileWhy ParticipateSponsorsSponsorsSponsorship OpportunitiesBecome A SponsorContactsNewsBorder Security ReportVenueVenueAccommodationREGISTRATIONRegistration FeesTerms & ConditionsPrivacy PolicyDeveloping Border Strategies Through Co-operation and Technology World Border Security Congress The World Border Security Congress is a high level three 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. Savoyen Trend Hotel, Vienna, Austria Exhibitor Prospectus Registration Open 9:00 am - 4:30 pm 14 April 2026 - 16 April 2026PRELIMINARY CONGRESS AGENDA ANNOUNCEDThe Organizing Committee are delighted to announce the preliminary Congress Agenda and guide to the 2026 World Border Security Congress in Vienna on 14th-16th April. With a great range of hot topics and leading line up of international experts speakers, the World Border Security Congress is the premier multi-jurisdictional global platform where the border protection policy-makers, management and practitioners together with security industry professionals, convene annually to discuss the international challenges faced in protecting borders. Download your Preliminary Congress Agenda guide and discover the range of topics and discussions of this years programme, as well as planning your participation to the conference, workshop and great networking opportunities available. Download Preliminary Congress Guide About the CongressAustria’s border security faces a complex set of challenges, largely stemming from its geographical location and its participation in the Schengen Area. A primary concern is managing irregular migration flows, which fluctuate significantly due to geopolitical instability in various regions. This puts pressure on Austria’s capacity to effectively screen and process asylum seekers. The inherent […] Read MoreGreat reasons for you to attendThe 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. Download Prospectus75Speakers450Participants35Exhibitors60Countries2026 Speakers Include: Eun Jung Yi Border & Migration Management Programme Manager RSO Bali Process on People Smuggling, Trafficking in Persons, and Related Transnational Crime ADG Anand Prakash Badola Additional Director General Indian Coast Guard Danijel Petkovic Senior Investigator Human Smuggling, Criminal Intelligence Service Department Human Smuggling, THB and special Investigations, Austria Brigadier General Francisco Rodriguez Lorenzo Border and Customs Police Commander Guardia Civil, Spain Brigadier General Daniel Lichtenegger Head of the Sub-Department for Combating Drug-Related Crime, Criminal Intelligence Service Ministry of Interior, Austria Colleen Ryan Strategic Security & Human Rights Adviser Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Anthony Nwachukwu Executive Director Newworks Solution and Investment Limited, Nigeria Seweryn Stopa Head of the European Migrant Smuggling Centre EUROPOL Malin Frankenhaeuser PRS Director International Center for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) View Full Speakers ListCongress Agenda Am excellent programme for the international border security, protection and management community. 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Day 1 April 14, 2026 Day 2 April 15, 2026 Day 3 April 16, 2026 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Site Visits262026-04-142026-04-14 12:3008:3012:30Europe/ViennaDetails For further details see Site Visits page. 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Workshops Room Africa Workshop: Digitizing Movement, Humanizing Travel262026-04-142026-04-14 12:3009:3012:30Europe/ViennaDetails In a rapidly digitizing world, borders are no longer just physical checkpoints—they are digital gateways. Yet, as governments and institutions invest in biometrics, e-visas, surveillance, and smart border systems, a critical question arises: Are we building border systems that serve people, or systems that simply process them? This young people-led congress will explore how technology […] The Paradox of Progress: Why Smart Borders Aren’t Easing Travel for the Bona Fide Traveller Paul Igbinere Executive DirectorAfrican Young People Support Centre 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Workshops Room EAASP Workshop262026-04-142026-04-14 12:3010:3012:30Europe/ViennaDetails Shaping the future requirements for traveller verification at European borders Tuesday 25th March 10.30am – 12.30pm The European Association of Airport & Seaport Police (EAASP) is one of the parties involved in the EU-funded project SafeTravellers which started January 2024 and will last for three years, and is leading this workshop. The project aims to […] Willem Mudde Vice President - AviationEuropean Association of Airport and Seaport Police (EAASP) 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Main Plenary Room OPENING KEYNOTE AND WELCOME262026-04-142026-04-14 15:3013:3015:30Europe/ViennaDetails Opening Keynotes and Welcome Messages to the 2025 World Border Security Congress Bob Van den Berghe Deputy Head Border Management BranchUnited Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Feridun H. Sinirlioglu Secretary GeneralOrganization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Gerald Tatzgern Head of Department, Fight against Human Trafficking and SmugglingCriminal Intelligence Service, Austria Marian Benbow Pfisterer Chief of MissionIOM Austria Seweryn Stopa Head of the European Migrant Smuggling CentreEUROPOL Willem Mudde Vice President - AviationEuropean Association of Airport and Seaport Police (EAASP) 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm Expo Hall Networking Coffee Break262026-04-142026-04-14 16:0015:3016:00Europe/ViennaDetails Networking Coffee Break 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Main Plenary Room Combatting Transnational Crime262026-04-142026-04-14 17:3016:0017:30Europe/ViennaDetails Combatting transnational crime requires a multifaceted approach that encompasses international cooperation, robust legal frameworks, and the use of advanced technology. Transnational crime, which includes Drug Trafficking, Small Arms, Trafficking Illicit Goods, SOC, THB (Trafficking for Organ Harvesting), transcends national borders, making it imperative for countries to work together. Effective collaboration among law enforcement agencies, intelligence […] Implemented Measures by General Directorate “Border Police” in Order to Tackle Irregular Migration and Cross-border Crime Anton Zlatanov Chief CommissionerGeneral Directorate Border Police Illicit Trade and Its Impact on Nigeria’s Economy: The Hidden Threat Babatunde Olomu Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs (ACG)Nigeria Customs Service, Post Clearance Audit (PCA) Headquarters Brigadier General Francisco Rodriguez Lorenzo Border and Customs Police CommanderGuardia Civil, Spain Brigadier General Goncalo Carvalho Deputy Secretary-GeneralInternal Security System, Portugal Project Turnstone: Enhancing Online Investigations with Traffic Jam and the Sexual Identification Matrix Colin Ward Head of Global EngagementMarinus Analytics, UK Strengthening the border governance in the Great Lake region Gedeon Nibitanga Project Assistant/Immigration and Border GovernanceInternational Organization for Migration-IOM, Burundi Challenges and Strategies in Securing Nigeria's Borders Against Drug & Human Trafficking George-Okoli Francisco Chidi Director of ProgramsWest African Action Network on Small Arms (WAANSA) Nigeria Project Turnstone: Enhancing Online Investigations with Traffic Jam and the Sexual Identification Matrix Helen Gordos Modern Slavery and Organised Immigration Crime Training and Development SpecialistNational Police Chiefs Council (NPCC), UK Illicit Trade and Its Impact on Nigeria’s Economy: The Hidden Threat Sadiq Misbau Murtala Chief Superintendent of CustomsNigeria Customs Service 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Welcome Reception262026-04-142026-04-14 21:0019:0021:00Europe/ViennaDetails Welcome Reception (Invitation Only) 9:00 am - 10:30 am Main Plenary Room Maritime and Big Rivers262026-04-152026-04-15 10:3009:0010:30Europe/ViennaDetails 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 GeneralIndian 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 SecurityPrevail Partners, UK Maritime Security and AI Integration: Enhancing Border Protection in the Arabian Gulf Hasan Al-Sulaiti Director of OperationsGeneral Directorate of Coasts and Borders Security, Ministry of Interior, Qatar Maritime and Big Rivers: Bangladesh Perspective Rear Admiral Md Ziaul Hoque Director GeneralBangladesh Coast Guard 9:00 am - 10:30 am Workshops Room Technology Workshops Pt1262026-04-152026-04-15 10:3009:0010:30Europe/ViennaDetails Overview of the latest technologies and solutions for border management, security and protection BorderForce: Innovation in Border Surveillance with Advanced Technologies Andreas Kriechbaum-Zabini Lead of Visual Sensing, Thematic CoordinatorAIT Austrian Institute of Technology Countering border threats, new technical synergy Dmitrii Egorov Business Development DirectorSens-Őr Solutions Kft, Hungary Transforming Customs Enforcement with Modern Spectroscopy Jeremy Van Auker Field Forensic Application Scientist908 Devices, USA Austria's journey to EES: Deploying a large scale border control project – lessons learned and future developments Johanna Sperling Consultant for biometrics systems and applicationssecunet Security Networks AG, Division Homeland Security BorderForce: Innovation in Border Surveillance with Advanced Technologies Jozef Kubinec Innovation project advisor and procurement specialistMinistry of Interior of the Slovak republic Strengthening the Eastern Shield: Baltic Drone Wall against hostile drones Martin Lints Lead ScientistDefsecintel Solutions, Estonia From Where’s Waldo to Who’s Waldo: Completing the Identity Picture with Biographic Intelligence Mohamad El-Hamalawy Senior Vice President and General Manager of Global Identity, Risk, and Border ProgramsBabel Street, USA 10:30 am - 11:15 am Networking Coffee Break262026-04-152026-04-15 11:1510:3011:15Europe/ViennaDetails Networking Coffee Break 11:15 am - 12:30 pm Main Plenary Room Use of AI at the Border262026-04-152026-04-15 12:3011:1512:30Europe/ViennaDetails 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 RepublicUnited 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 BranchUNODC, Austria Cyril Gout Executive Director Police Services pro temporeINTERPOL, 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 OfficerUNODC, Austria The Realism of AI in Border Management - The Question Is Not How to Use AI, but Why Michael Barrie CEOBIM 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 UnitOrganization for Security & Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) 11:15 am - 12:30 pm Workshops Room Interagency Cooperation and Collaboration262026-04-152026-04-15 12:3011:1512:30Europe/ViennaDetails 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. Jorge Comas Director, Counter Network Division, National Targeting CenterUS Customs & Border Protection Enhancing information-sharing mechanisms to secure borders, counter terrorism and prevent crime through the application of privacy and data protection safeguards following a rule-of-law based approach Suzanne Vatov Legal Officer, Terrorism Prevention BranchUnited Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Expo Hall Delegate Lunch Break262026-04-152026-04-15 14:0012:3014:00Europe/ViennaDetails Delegate Lunch and Networking Break 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Main Plenary Room Developing cooperation and understanding between customs officers and border agencies262026-04-152026-04-15 15:3014:0015:30Europe/ViennaDetails 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 ThreatsOSCE Efficient and Effective way to fight against Counterfeit and Piracy at Borders Dr. Ashraf Samsudeen Senior Deputy Director of CustomsSri Lanka Customs Strengthening operational cooperation between the customs administrations in European seaports and smaller river ports Jeroen Engelberts EUCAB Maritime Unit LeaderCustoms Administration of The Netherlands From Cooperation to Integration: The EUCAB Perspective on Strengthening EU External Border Security Martin Reuter HeadEUCAB Closing the Gaps: Enhancing Strategic Awareness and Managing Blind Spots in Customs Operations and Border Security Tasiu Sanusi Saulawa Deputy Comptroller of CustomsNigeria Customs Service Cooperation and coordination between Border Management stakeholders: Joint operations in West Africa Tony Mihaitoaia Senior Adviser, Border Management and SecurityICMPD, Romania 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Workshops Room Technology Workshops Pt2262026-04-152026-04-15 15:3014:0015:30Europe/ViennaDetails Overview of the latest technologies and solutions for border management, security and protection Every Traveler Has a Risk Score: How Dynamic Risk Intelligence Is Transforming Border Security Anthony Nwachukwu Executive DirectorNewworks Solution and Investment Limited, Nigeria Threats from the third demension Christoph Suess Sales & Partner Manager Special Security SolutionsSecuriton Germany Land, Waterway and Coastal Border Surveillance Using Fiber-Optic Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) David Hill Chief Technology OfficerSintela, UK Integrated Solutions for Mobile Surveillance, Unmanned Aerial Systems and Counter-UAS Dr. David Simpson Senior Director for International Business DevelopmentTeledyne Flir Defense, USA Supporting SIDs - Smart Solutions to Strengthen Seas and Borders Ian Clarke Director, Business DevelopmentSirius Insight, UK The Importance of Rapid Mobile Biometric and Biometric Binding for Modern Border Security Jesus Aragon CEO & Co-FounderIdenty Inc., USA 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm Expo Hall Networking Coffee Break262026-04-152026-04-15 16:1515:3016:15Europe/ViennaDetails Networking Coffee Break 4:15 pm - 5:30 pm Main Plenary Room Capacity Building262026-04-152026-04-15 17:3016:1517:30Europe/ViennaDetails 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 & InnovationSITA, UK EU initiatives on countering potential threats posed by drones Bartel Meersman Head of the Unit Transport & Border SecurityEuropean Commission - Joint Research Centre Passenger and Cargo Control Programme (PCCP) Bob Van den Berghe Deputy Head Border Management BranchUnited Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) From Fortresses to Gateways: A New Border Paradigm Col (Ret.) Adnane Kaab Senior ConsultantSTRATEGUS NK, Morocco Development of Frontex own Canine Capability Katalin Mausolf Pokornyi Senior Capability OfficerFrontex – European Border and Coast Guard Agency 4:15 pm - 5:30 pm Workshops Room Modus Operandi (Drugs and contraband)262026-04-152026-04-15 17:3016:1517:30Europe/ViennaDetails 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. Brigadier General Daniel Lichtenegger Head of the Sub-Department for Combating Drug-Related Crime, Criminal Intelligence ServiceMinistry of Interior, Austria Siri Bjune Chief, Border Management BranchDivision for Operations, UNODC Willem Mudde Vice President - AviationEuropean Association of Airport and Seaport Police (EAASP) 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Expo Hall Networking Reception262026-04-152026-04-15 19:3017:3019:30Europe/ViennaDetails Networking Reception sponsored by SITA 9:00 am - 10:30 am Main Plenary Room Countering Terrorism262026-04-162026-04-16 10:3009:0010:30Europe/ViennaDetails 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 temporeINTERPOL, France Jorge Comas Director, Counter Network Division, National Targeting CenterUS Customs & Border Protection Sarah Prew Senior Aviation Security ConsultantArup UK Terrorism in the Sahel and the Risk of Spill over Superintendent Ibrahim Imam Haafiz National Imam/ Dept Head Religious Affairs UnitGhana Immigration Service 9:00 am - 10:30 am Workshops Room 262026-04-162026-04-16 10:3009:0010:30Europe/ViennaDetails 10:30 am - 11:15 am Expo Hall Networking Coffee Break262026-04-162026-04-16 11:1510:3011:15Europe/ViennaDetails Networking Coffee Break 11:15 am - 12:30 pm Main Plenary Room Digital Travel & Digital Borders262026-04-162026-04-16 12:3011:1512:30Europe/ViennaDetails 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 Strategic Security & Human Rights AdviserOrganization 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, TASDPUS Customs & Border Protection In-vehicle, automated border control for land and sea Nicolas Phan Marketing Director – Travel & TransportIDEMIA Public Security, France Paul Igbinere Executive DirectorAfrican Young People Support Centre 11:15 am - 12:30 pm Workshops Room Modus Operandi (Human Trafficking)262026-04-162026-04-16 12:3011:1512:30Europe/ViennaDetails 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. Movement, Methods and Networks: Human Smuggling Operations in Austria and the EU Danijel Petkovic Senior Investigator Human Smuggling, Criminal Intelligence Service DepartmentHuman Smuggling, THB and special Investigations, Austria Trafficking at the Border: Operational Trends and Emerging Challenges for Border Management in the Asia–Pacific Eun Jung Yi Border & Migration Management Programme ManagerRSO Bali Process on People Smuggling, Trafficking in Persons, and Related Transnational Crime Heather Komenda Sr. Reg. Technical Specialist for Migrant Protection for Europe & Central AsiaInternational Organization for Migration (IOM) 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Expo Hall Delegate Lunch Break262026-04-162026-04-16 14:0012:3014:00Europe/ViennaDetails Delegate Lunch and Networking Break 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Main Plenary Room Trends and Challenges in Irregular and Mass Migration262026-04-162026-04-16 15:3014:0015:30Europe/ViennaDetails Trends in irregular and mass migration are shaped by factors such as economic instability, armed conflict, environmental changes, and social unrest. Particularly, conflicts in regions such as the Middle East, Africa, and parts of Central America have resulted in ongoing refugee crises, with many people seeking asylum in neighbouring countries or more distant nations. Additionally, […] Migration Flows Across Central America - Threats and Challenges Alejandro Solano Ortiz Deputy Minister for Foreign AffairsGovernment of Costa Rica Cyber-Enabled Irregular Migration and Human Trafficking in the CARICOM Region Ariel De Freitas Statistical AnalystCARICOM IMPACS, Trinidad & Tobago Advancing Secure and Inclusive Border Management through Biometric Border Passes: Field Insights from Mozambique-Malawi Chiara Pettinelli Programme Officer – Immigration & Border GovernanceIOM Mozambique Col. Khulan Gerelt Border Protection Service of MongoliaInstitute 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 SolutionsUNHCR 2026 Sponsors Gold Sponsor Sponsors Supporters Location mesurer la population sur une carteTrend Savoyen Vienna Hotel Rennweg 16, Landstrasse, 1030 Vienna, AustriaAustria Trend Hotel Savoyen Vienna is a stylish 4‑star superior hotel located in Vienna’s Landstraße (3rd district), nestled in the elegant embassy district and immediately adjacent to the Belvedere Palace and Botanical Garden. Housed in the former k.u.k. Imperial state printing works, the architectural mash‑up of a heritage-protected Vienna façade and a bright, modern interior with a six‑storey atrium creates a welcoming and light‑filled atmosphere. 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