BiometricsWorld Executive Conference Agenda to Outline Implementation of Biometrics for Border Security.Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers/High-Tech Writers BiometricsWorld Executive Conference NEW YORK New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of & FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 20, 2003 Representatives from the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, Department of Homeland Security Noun 1. Department of Homeland Security - the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security Homeland Security executive department - a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States and Transportation Security Administration to discuss use of biometrics in travel documents International Biometric Group (IBG IBG Informatie Beheer Groep (Netherlands) IBG Institute of British Geographers IBG International Biometric Group IBG Interbank GIRO (General Interbank Recurring Order) IBG Inter-Block Gap IBG Interblock Gap ), the leading biometric consulting firm Noun 1. consulting firm - a firm of experts providing professional advice to an organization for a fee consulting company business firm, firm, house - the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments; "he worked for a , and IDG IDG International Data Group IDG Integrated Drive Generator IDG Installation Design Guide IDG Internet Discussion Group IDG Inset Dielectric Guide IDG International Dangerous Goods (mail, shipping) World Expo, the leading producer of world-class tradeshows, conferences and events for technology markets, today announced the final agenda for the first BiometricsWorld Executive Conference(TM) on "Biometrics and Travel Documentation: A Global Perspective on New Standards, Technologies and Applications." The BiometricsWorld Executive Conference will take place June 3-4, 2003 at the Renaissance Washington, D.C. Hotel. The two-day BiometricsWorld Executive Conference will include presentations from representatives of government agencies and industry experts from around the world who are involved in the implementation of biometrics for travel documentation and border security. Raj raj also Raj n. Dominion or rule, especially the British rule over India (1757-1947). [Hindi r Nanavati, International Biometric Group partner, will kick off the event with an opening keynote address keynote address n. An opening address, as at a political convention, that outlines the issues to be considered. Also called keynote speech. Noun 1. outlining the "'State of the Union' on Biometrics and Travel Documentation." In his presentation, Mr. Nanavati will put the biometric border entry/exit projects underway in the US into context and examine the key challenges that lie ahead. Mr. Nanavati will also set the stage for featured speaker W. Russell Neuman, senior policy analyst in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Congress established the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) in 1976 with a broad mandate to advise the President and others within the Executive Office of the President on the effects of science and technology on domestic and international affairs. , who will speak about "The Evolving Federal Agenda for Biometric Research." According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Mr. Neuman, "International coordination on biometric standards and applications for travel will be key to improving our mutual security." Mr. Nanavati added, "This conference will provide a critical international forum for cooperation on biometric travel documentation projects." Gary Strong of the Department of Homeland Security will present the conference's closing keynote address, in which he will present the Department of Homeland Security's perspective on implementing these projects and sizing up the challenges and solutions that lie ahead. Attendees will also hear from speakers such as Rick Lazarick from the Transportation Security Administration, Martin Giles from the U.K. Home Office, and many other government and industry luminaries. The conference agenda will feature a series of panel discussions, roundtables, sessions and case studies covering: -- Lessons learned from recent pilots of biometrics in travel documents -- Significance of privacy concerns on biometrics and travel documents -- Common criteria (Common Criteria for Information Technology Security) An international standard process for defining security objectives and for evaluating compliance with those objectives. The Common Criteria have largely replaced the Trusted Computer Security Evaluation Criteria (TCSEC), the Canadian testing of biometric technology -- The International Civil Aviation Organization's proposed standards for travel documentation -- U.K. Home Office's immigration immigration, entrance of a person (an alien) into a new country for the purpose of establishing permanent residence. Motives for immigration, like those for migration generally, are often economic, although religious or political factors may be very important. and asylum fingerprinting program -- Travel documentation integrity challenges and initiatives -- Recent technological advances in travel documentation -- Recent biometric technology advances -- Update on international data exchange initiatives -- Biometrics in the visa issuance process -- Applications of biometrics in aviation security The BiometricsWorld Executive Conference targets decision-makers responsible for travel documents, border control and visa issuance; policy influencers from government agencies worldwide; and representatives from technology integrators and vendors who seek a better understanding of the plans and opportunities regarding biometrics and travel documentation. Projects associated with biometrics in travel documentation are enormous in scope. Annually, approximately 500 million people present themselves at one of the United States' 422 ports of entry seeking admission to the U.S. The Visa Enhancement Act states that the U.S. and all Visa Waiver countries must include a biometric identifier on all passports beginning in 2004. The General Accounting Office estimates that the initial cost for incorporating biometrics into border security as mandated by the USA Patriot Act USA PATRIOT Act [Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorists], 2001, U.S. of 2001 and the Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002 could cost nearly $12 billion in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. alone. More information and registration is available at www.biometricsworldseries.com. The BiometricsWorld Executive Conference is the first in the BiometricsWorld Global Series(TM) of events produced by IBG and IDG World Expo. This series is designed to serve industries influenced by biometric technologies as well as biometric vendors and service providers. About International Biometric Group International Biometric Group is the leading biometric integration and consulting firm, addressing the identification and authentication (1) Verifying the integrity of a transmitted message. See message integrity, e-mail authentication and MAC. (2) Verifying the identity of a user logging into a network. needs of mid to large size organizations. IBG brings direct, hands-on expertise in all leading biometric technologies, including multiple-biometric systems. IBG works on behalf of both private and government clients to evaluate, design, and integrate biometric solutions for public sector programs, network security, Internet applications, point of sale applications, physical access, and smart card systems. Learn more at http://www.biometricgroup.com. About IDG World Expo IDG World Expo (www.idgworldexpo.com) produces technology-focused tradeshows, conferences and events for professionals seeking world-class education, peer-to-peer networking See peer-to-peer network. and one-stop comparison shopping. As the leading technology event management company, IDG World Expo leverages its experience and knowledge of technology-focused events and conferences, enabling technology companies to capture the attention and loyalty of influential buyers. IDG World Expo's portfolio of conferences and events includes Macworld Conference & Expo(R), LinuxWorld Conference & Expo(R), Bio-ITWorld Conference & Expo(TM), COMNET COMNET - A simulation tool from CACI for analysing wide-area voice or data networks, based on SIMSCRIPT. Conference & Expo(R), Integrated Security Conference & Expo(TM), BiometricsWorld Series and Portable Power Conference & Expo(TM). IDG World Expo is a business unit of IDG, the world's leading technology media, research and event company. About IDG IDG publishes more than 300 magazines and newspapers and offers online users the largest network of technology-specific sites around the world through IDG.net (www.idg.net), which comprises more than 330 targeted Web sites in 80 countries. IDG is also a leading producer of 168 computer-related events worldwide, and IDG's research company, IDC, provides global market intelligence and advice through 51 offices in 43 countries. 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