(Posted 15th August 2026)
The Twenty-first Symposium on the ICAO Traveller Identification Programme (TRIP) represents a significant milestone in advancing the future of global travel and identity management. Bringing together senior government officials, aviation experts, border management authorities, and industry leaders from across the world, the Symposium will serve as a premier platform to address emerging challenges, exchange innovative ideas, and shape the evolution of a seamless, secure, and trusted travel ecosystem.
Agenda: Topics for Discussion
Under the overarching theme of “Putting Trust into Practice: Towards Trusted Travel Identity for All,” participants will explore some of the most pressing issues and transformative developments in traveller identification and border management, including:
- Evolving regulatory landscape under Annex 9 SARPs.
- Global cooperation, governance, and emerging challenges impacting travel document security, including preparations for quantum-safe cryptography.
- Digital Travel Credential (DTC) implementation, including governance frameworks, trust models, interoperability, and operational readiness.
- Security of eMRTDs and digital credentials.
- Biometric quality requirements, international standards, identity verification, and advanced fraud detection techniques.
- How States can maintain interoperability across national and regional systems.
- Automated border control (ABC), biometric-enabled processes, and facial recognition technologies.
And much more. Download the complete programme here.
With the Symposium rapidly approaching and strong global interest expected, we encourage you to register as early as possible to secure your participation in this flagship event.
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On the Sidelines
Enhance your experience by taking advantage of the networking and engagement opportunities taking place alongside the main event:
Special zone to interact with our media partners.
Evening receptions:
Hosted by IN Groupe on 21 September
Hosted by SICPA on 22 September
Hosted by SITA on 23 September
