Matteo’s research interests focus on Pattern Recognition, Computer Vision, Image Processing, and Machine Learning. Much of his applied work has been in the field of Biometric Systems (think: fingerprint recognition, performance evaluation of biometric systems, fingerprint scanner quality, face recognition, palmprint recognition, and template protection).
He is a member of the Biometric System Laboratory (BioLab), recognised internationally for its contributions and publications in this field, he has authored several scientific papers and participated in national and European research projects.
He has also served as a reviewer for international conferences and journals, including IEEE Transactions on Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence. Additionally, he holds a patent in fingerprint recognition.
Annalisa’s research interests encompass Pattern Recognition, Computer Vision, and Machine Learning. She is a member of the Biometric System Laboratory at the Computer Science department in Cesena, Italy, a lab renowned internationally for its contributions to biometric system research and publications.
Her primary area of expertise lies in biometric recognition systems, with a special emphasis on face recognition and performance evaluation. She is also actively engaged in human activity analysis and recognition.
Carlos Gavira leads a team at the national forgery desk, managing information, equipment, and international commitments related to document fraud and databases as an advanced-level document officer (ALDO).
Carlos began his police career at the Central Police Unit in Madrid in 1995 and has remained there ever since. He has actively contributed to addressing all migratory crises impacting Spain and has played a key role in various EU missions, assisting EU authorities in immigration management.
This presentation will focus on forgery cases detected in Spain, particularly involving uncommon documents. It will explore the latest trends, highlight Spain's experience with its 24/7 help desk, and address the key issues and challenges faced in this area.
Nelson is a lawyer currently serving as the Technical Secretary of the Technology Commission of the Central Electoral Board of the Dominican Republic. In this role, he has gained extensive experience in implementing technology through public policy design. In addition, he is the Secretary of the Commission for the National Identity Card Renovation Project in the Dominican Republic.
His expertise is further highlighted by his contributions to a wide range of laws and regulations, notably, his key role in designing the National System of Civil Registry of the Dominican Republic. He also contributed to the team that authored the new civil registry law of the Dominican Republic that incorporates the latest best practices in electronic registry and state interoperability.
Join Nelson as he takes you through the exciting process of renewing the Dominican National Identity Card, Digital, and the introduction of Digital Identity. He will share the latest updates on the project, highlight its innovative features and specifications, and discuss the challenges faced during its implementation.
Claudio Kavrecic joined Frontex in July 2007 and worked in the Operations Division of Frontex as Head of Air Border Sector, leading external border operations the EU airports until January 2018. Since, he started the Centre of Excellence in Frontex and participates regularly in ICAO, European Commission and INTERPOL meetings related to document and identity fraud.
Prior to joining Frontex, he served as Chief of Operations of the Italian Polizia di Stato, leading 200 officers at the Venice border police. His background encompasses police and frontier control, incorporating integrated border management, transnational-criminal investigations, counter-terrorism, asylum/refugee management, and international cooperation.
Discover how the new online European Border and Coast Guard False and Authentic Document (EBCG FADO) system in combination with Frontex INTERPOL Electronic Library Document System (FIELDS), is a game changer for security and non-security documents relevant for travelling, identification, submitting applications to public services, or simply for agreements between private companies. Not only will it transform how information is shared to verify the authenticity of documents accessible to global control authorities, territorial entities, international organizations, and private companies like carriers, but it is also strategically aligned with the new vision outlined in EU legislation.
Riccardo studied economics at the Bundesbank’s University of Applied Sciences and at the University of Kassel, Germany. After spending several years at Germany's central bank, where he oversaw the transfer of German gold reserves from New York and Paris to Frankfurt, he moved to a position at the German Federal Criminal Police Office as the deputy head of the German Passenger Information Unit and project manager for ETIAS and EES.
He later joined the German Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community, where he currently manages biometrics issues and the Live Enrolment Project.
Ed has served the city of Amsterdam for over 46 years, with the first 25 years dedicated to social security. For the past 21 years, he has been part of the City of Amsterdam’s Team Identity Fraud, working as a second-level document specialist. In this role, Ed advises the city council on identity and document fraud issues. The Team Identity Fraud also provides guidance and forecasts trends to those registering newcomers in Amsterdam.
Additionally, he trains civil servants in the population office on how to detect counterfeit documents and impostors.
Traci Moran has worked for the U.S. federal government for over 31 years at three different government agencies – the Secret Service, Department of Treasury, and the Department of State (DOS). She is a forensic scientist by training and education.
For the last seven years, she has been the lead document designer for the U.S. Bridge visa versions 1 and 2. Additionally, she instructs DOS employees, law enforcement, and other partners both domestically and internationally on how to identify counterfeit, altered, and genuine documents.
Tulimeke is the Director of the National Population Register (NPR), Identification, and Production within Namibia's Department of Civil Registration, a role she has held since 2019. In this capacity, she oversees the management of the NPR and leads initiatives related to national population identification and production systems. Tulimeke is currently spearheading several transformative projects, including the reform of civil registration and identity management laws, the implementation of the Civil Registration and Identification Bill, and the drafting of immigration and statelessness legislation.
Tulimeke holds a Baccalaureus Juris Degree and a Bachelor of Laws Degree from the University of Namibia and litigated until 2013, when she joined the Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration as the inaugural Deputy Director for Legal Support Services.
Tulimeke leverages her legal expertise to advance national and international efforts in civil registration, identity management, citizenship, statelessness, and immigration law. Her work has positioned her as a leading advocate for legal reform and policy innovation in these critical areas.