Invitation to system integrators to participate in the 7th Workshop on Automated Border Controls (ABC) at Lisbon Airport, Portugal, on 15-16 May 2012
On 15-16 May 2012 Frontex will hold the 7th ABC Workshop organized in cooperation with the Portuguese authorities of the Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (SEF). The workshop will look into the latest developments on the ABC systems currently in use, under testing, or planned by Member States. Additionally, this workshop is also intended to foster the exchange of Member States’ experiences and lessons learned through peer discussions on technical/operational challenges and solutions, in particular in relation to Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and certificate exchange. These objectives will be further supported by the demonstration of the RAPID system at Lisbon airport.
Frontex therefore invites relevant industry players to attend the event. Due to limited space, we will accept participants on a strictly first-come, first-served basis, as follows:
- Only participants from system integrators of ABC systems will be accepted. Middleware suppliers and other industry representatives will be refused participation. You are kindly invited to indicate the ABC system in which you act as an integrator when registering.
- Only one representative per company will be accepted. Attendance is free of charge, but industry representatives will be asked to cover the cost of their own meals and accommodation.
Should you wish to participate in the workshop, please respond to this invitation by 24st April exclusively by e-mail to the attention of the Frontex Research and Development Unit at rd-events@frontex.europa.eu. Your participation will be confirmed within three working days. Again, capacity is limited and your attendance will be determined on a strictly first come, first served basis so in order to avoid disappointment you should express your interest immediately.
Details on the venue as well as other logistical information will be sent only to participants who have successfully registered.