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With 20 years of experience in research and development, innovation and production, Dr Felix Abt is currently Director of Innovation at Orell Füssli Ltd Security Printing. He joined Orell Füssli in 2013, where he has since held a range of leadership roles. In 2025, he assumed his current position as Director of Innovation.

He began his research career in 2006 as a research associate in laser macro material processing at Technologiegesellschaft für Strahlwerkzeuge mbH in Stuttgart, Germany and worked as a senior scientist at the Institut für Strahlwerkzeuge (IFSW) in Stuttgart from 2007 to 2013, focusing on laser process diagnostics and closed-loop control. He holds a PhD in laser material processing from the University of Stuttgart.

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Vera Austermann has worked at Covestro Specialty Films since December 2025, where she leads application technology projects to enhance film products for identification and security printing.

A mechanical engineer specialising in plastics processing, Vera studied at RWTH Aachen University and the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She began her career at the Institute for Plastics Processing (IKV) at RWTH Aachen, progressing from research assistant to team lead in fiber-reinforced plastics. She is currently completing her PhD, focusing on the mechanical recycling and reuse of sheet moulding compound.

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Thijs Boonen has specialised in security threads for passports and brand protection since joining Liberty's security products division in 2017. He focuses on developing high-performance threads that combine advanced security features with excellent runnability, helping customers minimise downtime and reduce operational costs. Previously, Thijs worked in customer service and technical advisory roles, where he developed tailored solutions to address customers' manufacturing challenges. His practical knowledge stems from starting his career on the textile production floor in 2010, where he gained hands-on experience in dyeing and manufacturing processes.

Thijs studied Business and Marketing in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. He is passionate about helping decision-makers understand the importance of selecting security threads based not only on price and security features, but also on operational performance and reliability.

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Christophe Boubel is a Technical Marketing expert for EMEA at Infineon, focusing on secure ID and smartcard solutions. With a background in cryptography and extensive experience in R&D and ID markets, he advises government and enterprise stakeholders on secure and advanced identity technologies.

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Guillaume has been Product Development Manager within the Marketing Division of Oberthur Fiduciaire since 2022. In this role, he drives the development of innovative security solutions by combining technical expertise with market insight. Guillaume joined Oberthur Fiduciaire in 2008 as Technical Project Manager before moving to the Research & Development department in 2011, where he spent 11 years strengthening collaboration between R&D and other internal teams. During this time, he contributed to numerous innovation projects and is named as an inventor on seven patents covering printed security features and security threads.

Prior to joining Oberthur Fiduciaire, Guillaume spent a decade with several printing companies, building extensive expertise in a broad range of printing technologies and processes, including continuous printing, offset printing with air and UV drying, film production, and finishing techniques.

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Dr. Khalil Chikha is an R&D expert in optical security technologies with more than a decade of experience developing and industrialising Level 1 security features for banknotes, identity documents and brand protection. Since 2018, he has led advanced R&D projects at Banque de France, focusing on next-generation public authentication features. Between 2023 and 2026, he also managed pilot manufacturing facilities, overseeing the transition of innovative security technologies from laboratory development to industrial implementation. Previously, as an Optical R&D Engineer at Surys, he developed micro- and nanostructured optical security solutions, led technology transfer projects, and contributed to advanced manufacturing processes for high-security documents.

Dr. Chikha holds an Engineering degree in Optronics, a Master's degree in Photonics and Information Processing, and a PhD specialising in diffractive optical security elements for anti-counterfeiting applications. He is the author and co-inventor of numerous patents and scientific publications, has received several industry awards, including IHMA recognitions for innovative security features, and has trained specialists worldwide in optical authentication technologies.

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Piotr Dymala works in PWPW’s Bureau of Strategy, Development and Project Management as the Chief Security Features Specialist and Sales Support. With more than 13 years of experience, he is dedicated to developing innovative solutions for banknotes, security documents, and printed materials. His role also involves overseeing testing projects and promoting advanced technologies.

Piotr has coordinated several in-house projects, including the Chess note, Polish Bison series, Africa, Autumn, and Meadow projects. He has also been responsible for the production of both domestic and international currency projects and other high-security products. Additionally, he is the author of multiple patents and publications in the field of generative art-based security features.

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Felix Ehrtmann is an experienced Product Manager who is driving forward the product portfolio in G+D’s/Louisenthal’s Banknote Solutions division. He has been active in the banknote and security printing industry for over 15 years and has a background in Printing and Media technology with a diploma from the University of Applied Sciences in Stuttgart, Germany.

Felix supports central banks globally to make their banknotes more sustainable and secure in order to preserve cash as one of the preferred means of payment.

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Christophe is Principal Technical Advisor within SICPA's R&D department, where he contributes to the development of innovative products and solutions, including SKYLIGHT™, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to advance the next generation of security technologies. Over the past three decades at SICPA, he has played a key role in driving technological innovation across the company. He has extensive experience in the formulation of liquid inks and is the inventor or co-inventor of several patents, including in the field of liquid crystal technologies such as OPALINE®.

His expertise is widely recognised within the industry, leading to invitations from Customs and Interpol to deliver specialist training programmes between 2015 and 2019.

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Coulson has over 20 years of experience leading product teams to deliver innovation across industries, including Authentication, Financial Services & Property Technology. He has extensive international experience and has worked closely with governments, brands, and end-consumers.

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A concept designer since 2005, Adrian combines his background in arts and philosophy to create compelling visual narratives with strong conceptual foundations. Since 2020, Adrian Heuberger has been a Principal Expert Currency Developer at Bundesdruckerei, where he contributes to the development of secure and innovative currency solutions.

He played a key role in the team that designed the new Swiss banknotes and is the inventor of ExNihilo, a new black house notes series and collaborative initiative dedicated to fostering innovation across industry. He also lectures at Zurich University of the Arts and is a sought-after speaker at international security design conferences.

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Christoph has built a strong reputation for his technical expertise and sales support across a range of industries in Germany, Canada, the USA and, more recently, the UK. With more than 27 years of experience in the card and ID sector, he has held a variety of technical and commercial roles. He joined De La Rue eight years ago and transitioned to Crane Authentication as part of the acquisition. As a Technical Product Manager, Christoph supported several polycarbonate development projects within the Authentication business, including the Australian passport programme. He later took on his current role of Senior Strategic Account Manager, and combines his technical expertise with a commercial focus to support both existing and new accounts worldwide.

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Milan Kerič leads a multidisciplinary team at CETIS, designing and delivering advanced identity ecosystems, document management systems, and secure document production solutions for governments worldwide. He advises public-sector institutions on digital transformation, helping modernise administration, strengthen security, and improve citizen services.

Since joining CETIS in 2002, Milan has played a key role in developing innovative identity and document management solutions. An inventor and patent holder, he has led numerous international projects involving central population registers, comprehensive identity management systems and the production and issuance of secure identity documents, including biometric passports, ID cards, and driving licences.

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Susanne Kränkl currently drives the post-quantum cryptography (PQC) migration for the G+D Group as Head of Applied Technologies. She holds a PhD in Physics and brings over six years of experience in the identity field.

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Gregory Magnasco is Marketing Director for the Government division at Linxens, a global leader in secure identity and connectivity solutions. He leads marketing strategies for government identity, biometric authentication, and digital identity initiatives, supporting national ID systems, ePassports, and trusted citizen services. Passionate about innovation, Gregory works with industry partners to advance secure, scalable, and citizen-centric digital identity solutions worldwide.

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Phil Moffat has worked for De La Rue for approximately 10 years, where he regularly advises issuing authorities around the world on the selection of security features and a wide range of other banknote-related topics.

Prior to this, he held a range of customer-facing product management roles, managing product lines that included banknote security solutions, sustainable heating systems and lubrication systems for nuclear reactors. Earlier in his career, he spent 15 years in a variety of research and development roles. Phil graduated in Chemical Engineering from the University of Leeds.

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Jochen has been a Product Manager at HEIDELBERG for almost 10 years, specialising in security printing and special applications. In this role, he has driven innovative solutions to market while helping shape the future of print.

With more than 32 years at HEIDELBERG across a range of printing technology roles, Jochen has developed deep industry expertise and a thorough understanding of the technologies and trends driving the continuous evolution of print.

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Harriet Walsh is a business development professional at Portals Paper Ltd with over a decade of experience in supporting customers and organisations in the high-security document industry. With an academic background in law, she brings a strong foundation in analytical thinking, governance, and regulatory understanding to her work.

Throughout her career, Harriet has built lasting relationships across the global passport and identity market, working closely with customers and industry partners to deliver innovative security paper solutions. She is actively involved in international training programmes and industry forums, contributing to knowledge sharing and collaboration with organisations and stakeholders across the secure identity ecosystem.

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Michael Ritschewald joined Hueck Folien in 2023 as Business Development Director for the Security Division, where he is globally responsible for the sales of high-security threads and foils for banknotes.

Before joining Hueck Folien, he held several senior positions in brand protection and government solutions at Leonhard Kurz Stiftung & Co. KG. With more than 10 years of experience in the security elements industry, Michael serves as Hueck Folien’s dedicated point of contact for central banks, paper mills, and printing works worldwide.

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Tom Taylor is Chief Executive Officer of Quantum Base, the company that turned quantum physics into a practical authentication technology. Q-ID® uses a smartphone to verify products at the atomic level and now protects over two billion products worldwide. Tom led Quantum Base through its IPO on the London Stock Exchange in 2025 and is driving the next phase: scaling quantum authentication across new markets and geographies.

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Dr. Trexler leads research and development at Valaurum, where he pioneered the Aurum® through innovations in security features, bill architecture, and advanced printing methods. He is the primary inventor and first patent author of the KeyBill, a highly secure physical cryptocurrency, and has developed numerous precious metal bill security features, including a patent granted in 2020 and several more in development. He also led the acquisition of two early-stage companies to strengthen Valaurum’s intellectual property portfolio and secured the capital required to launch the business.

Before founding Valaurum, Dr. Trexler worked in academic research and venture capital. From 2008 to 2012, he was a professor and researcher at the University of Exeter and Queen Mary University of London, publishing extensively on the history of culture, science, money, credit, labour, and the gold standard. Earlier in his career, he worked at Corporate Finance, Inc., helping early-stage companies structure and raise equity capital.

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Petri has over two decades of experience in the secure identity industry, with a professional background spanning product management, development, and technical standardization. As an expert in identity documents and security features, he currently leads product management initiatives at Thales Cyber and Digital, where he oversees projects focused on securing identity across both digital solutions and physical documents.

Leveraging his technical expertise in secure identity, Petri has been a founding member of the Secure Identity Alliance’s document security working group since 2013, currently contributing as a technical lead for online eSAM and eSEC tools. Throughout his career, he has also participated in various passport standardization and technology groups under the auspices of ISO and ICAO.

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Katarina Šturm Osvald is responsible for overseeing the implementation of legislation and procedures related to Slovenian identity documents, while coordinating with administrative authorities and citizens. She has played a key role in the introduction of multiple generations of Slovenian passports and identity cards, contributing to legislative development and the design of IT solutions for document application, record management, and secure production. Employed at the Ministry of the Interior and Public Administration since 2006, she has specialised in identification documents since 2007.

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Security Printing Switzerland {hide}Email {hide}LinkedIn {hide}Facebook {hide}Twitter Wednesday 14/10/2026 14:30-14:38 Advanced physical and digital security features {hide}Link Industry Innovation Arena Currency Speaker

With 20 years of experience in research and development, innovation and production, Dr Felix Abt is currently Director of Innovation at Orell Füssli Ltd Security Printing. He joined Orell Füssli in 2013, where he has since held a range of leadership roles. In 2025, he assumed his current position as Director of Innovation.

He began his research career in 2006 as a research associate in laser macro material processing at Technologiegesellschaft für Strahlwerkzeuge mbH in Stuttgart, Germany and worked as a senior scientist at the Institut für Strahlwerkzeuge (IFSW) in Stuttgart from 2007 to 2013, focusing on laser process diagnostics and closed-loop control. He holds a PhD in laser material processing from the University of Stuttgart.

InfiniPerf ®: built to last Join Orell Füssli to discover InfiniPerf® and see how microperforations are redefining banknote security through optically variable patterns. Experience the combination of limitless design possibilities, seamless integration and exceptional durability in practice. Exhibitor {hide}Instagram {hide}YouTube {hide}Vimeo [1] => Vera Austermann Normal Application Development Manager Covestro Deutschland AG Germany {hide}Email {hide}LinkedIn {hide}Facebook {hide}Twitter Wednesday 14/10/2026 14:40-14:48 Advanced physical and digital security features {hide}Link Industry Innovation Arena Identity Speaker

Vera Austermann has worked at Covestro Specialty Films since December 2025, where she leads application technology projects to enhance film products for identification and security printing.

A mechanical engineer specialising in plastics processing, Vera studied at RWTH Aachen University and the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She began her career at the Institute for Plastics Processing (IKV) at RWTH Aachen, progressing from research assistant to team lead in fiber-reinforced plastics. She is currently completing her PhD, focusing on the mechanical recycling and reuse of sheet moulding compound.

Feel the difference – Tactile laser security and braille-enabled accessibility for travel documents Discover how tactile laser engraving on TPU passports, TPU certificates and polycarbonate ID cards is transforming document design. By enabling individually customised, touch-perceptible Braille, this breakthrough opens the door to more inclusive, accessible identification for visually impaired holders. Exhibitor {hide}Instagram {hide}YouTube {hide}Vimeo [2] => Thijs Boonen Normal Operations Director Liberty Fabrics Rotterdam B.V. The Netherlands {hide}Email {hide}LinkedIn {hide}Facebook {hide}Twitter Wednesday 14/10/2026 14:50-14:58 Advanced physical and digital security features {hide}Link Industry Innovation Arena Identity Speaker

Thijs Boonen has specialised in security threads for passports and brand protection since joining Liberty's security products division in 2017. He focuses on developing high-performance threads that combine advanced security features with excellent runnability, helping customers minimise downtime and reduce operational costs. Previously, Thijs worked in customer service and technical advisory roles, where he developed tailored solutions to address customers' manufacturing challenges. His practical knowledge stems from starting his career on the textile production floor in 2010, where he gained hands-on experience in dyeing and manufacturing processes.

Thijs studied Business and Marketing in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. He is passionate about helping decision-makers understand the importance of selecting security threads based not only on price and security features, but also on operational performance and reliability.

Advanced physical security features in sewing threads Discover how advanced sewing threads are redefining product protection. With built-in physical security features such as IR taggants and UV fluorescence, they enable reliable authentication, strengthen traceability, and help combat counterfeiting. Join Thijs in the Arena to learn more. Exhibitor {hide}Instagram {hide}YouTube {hide}Vimeo [3] => Christophe Boubel Normal Senior System Application Engineer ID Solutions EMEA Infineon Technologies Germany {hide}Email {hide}LinkedIn {hide}Facebook {hide}Twitter Wednesday 14/10/2026 16:30-16:38 Disruptive technologies and processes {hide}Link Industry Innovation Arena Identity Speaker

Christophe Boubel is a Technical Marketing expert for EMEA at Infineon, focusing on secure ID and smartcard solutions. With a background in cryptography and extensive experience in R&D and ID markets, he advises government and enterprise stakeholders on secure and advanced identity technologies.

Embracing the quantum future: why post-quantum cryptography matters today As quantum computing advances, today's cryptographic security algorithms are coming under threat. Preparing for quantum-safe cryptography is essential, but the transition presents certain challenges. With quantum computers expected to be available around 2030, governments and organisations must take proactive measures. Join this session to explore the challenges of migrating to post-quantum cryptography and the steps needed to ensure the long-term security of documents and systems. Exhibitor {hide}Instagram {hide}YouTube {hide}Vimeo [4] => Guillaume Chapeau Normal Product Development Manager Oberthur Fiduciaire France {hide}Email {hide}LinkedIn {hide}Facebook {hide}Twitter Wednesday 14/10/2026 14:10-14:18 Advanced physical and digital security features {hide}Link Industry Innovation Arena Currency Speaker

Guillaume has been Product Development Manager within the Marketing Division of Oberthur Fiduciaire since 2022. In this role, he drives the development of innovative security solutions by combining technical expertise with market insight. Guillaume joined Oberthur Fiduciaire in 2008 as Technical Project Manager before moving to the Research & Development department in 2011, where he spent 11 years strengthening collaboration between R&D and other internal teams. During this time, he contributed to numerous innovation projects and is named as an inventor on seven patents covering printed security features and security threads.

Prior to joining Oberthur Fiduciaire, Guillaume spent a decade with several printing companies, building extensive expertise in a broad range of printing technologies and processes, including continuous printing, offset printing with air and UV drying, film production, and finishing techniques.

Meet the newest members of the Anima™ Security Threads family Discover the latest Anima™ micro-lens security thread innovations, combining striking colour effects, fine image detail and dynamic movement. See how they transform security threads into powerful tools for both security and storytelling. Exhibitor {hide}Instagram {hide}YouTube {hide}Vimeo [5] => Khalil Chikha Normal Senior R&D Project Manager, Expert in Level 1 Security Features Banque de France France {hide}Email {hide}LinkedIn {hide}Facebook {hide}Twitter Wednesday 14/10/2026 17:10-17:18 Disruptive technologies and processes {hide}Link Industry Innovation Arena Currency Speaker

Dr. Khalil Chikha is an R&D expert in optical security technologies with more than a decade of experience developing and industrialising Level 1 security features for banknotes, identity documents and brand protection. Since 2018, he has led advanced R&D projects at Banque de France, focusing on next-generation public authentication features. Between 2023 and 2026, he also managed pilot manufacturing facilities, overseeing the transition of innovative security technologies from laboratory development to industrial implementation. Previously, as an Optical R&D Engineer at Surys, he developed micro- and nanostructured optical security solutions, led technology transfer projects, and contributed to advanced manufacturing processes for high-security documents.

Dr. Chikha holds an Engineering degree in Optronics, a Master's degree in Photonics and Information Processing, and a PhD specialising in diffractive optical security elements for anti-counterfeiting applications. He is the author and co-inventor of numerous patents and scientific publications, has received several industry awards, including IHMA recognitions for innovative security features, and has trained specialists worldwide in optical authentication technologies.

Chromatic®: reinventing latent imagery through light, motion and interaction Discover how Banque de France is reinventing latent imagery through Chromatic®, a new family of optical security features combining colour, moiré and motion to create intuitive dual visual authentication. Learn how this innovation enhances both public engagement and industrially scalable banknote security. Exhibitor {hide}Instagram {hide}YouTube {hide}Vimeo [6] => Piotr Dymala Normal Chief Security Features Specialist and Sales Support Polish Security Printing Works (PWPW) Poland {hide}Email {hide}LinkedIn {hide}Facebook {hide}Twitter Wednesday 14/10/2026 15:30-15:38 Disruptive technologies and processes {hide}Link Industry Innovation Arena Currency Speaker

Piotr Dymala works in PWPW’s Bureau of Strategy, Development and Project Management as the Chief Security Features Specialist and Sales Support. With more than 13 years of experience, he is dedicated to developing innovative solutions for banknotes, security documents, and printed materials. His role also involves overseeing testing projects and promoting advanced technologies.

Piotr has coordinated several in-house projects, including the Chess note, Polish Bison series, Africa, Autumn, and Meadow projects. He has also been responsible for the production of both domestic and international currency projects and other high-security products. Additionally, he is the author of multiple patents and publications in the field of generative art-based security features.

BreathNote – A step towards more sustainable banknotes Discover BreathNote, PWPW’s latest house note showcasing innovative materials and production methods designed to reduce the environmental impact of banknotes. Join Piotr to discover these latest innovations that are helping shape a more sustainable future for banknotes. Exhibitor {hide}Instagram {hide}YouTube {hide}Vimeo [7] => Felix Ehrtmann Normal Product Manager Banknote Solutions, Louisenthal’s Banknote Solutions division Giesecke+Devrient Germany {hide}Email {hide}LinkedIn {hide}Facebook {hide}Twitter Wednesday 14/10/2026 14:20-14:28 Advanced physical and digital security features {hide}Link Industry Innovation Arena Currency Speaker

Felix Ehrtmann is an experienced Product Manager who is driving forward the product portfolio in G+D’s/Louisenthal’s Banknote Solutions division. He has been active in the banknote and security printing industry for over 15 years and has a background in Printing and Media technology with a diploma from the University of Applied Sciences in Stuttgart, Germany.

Felix supports central banks globally to make their banknotes more sustainable and secure in order to preserve cash as one of the preferred means of payment.

A new class of optical banknote security: how intelligent colour pairing leads to clearer recognition Discover a revolutionary banknote security feature that delivers a vivid flip of colour and motif—instantly recognisable and impossible to counterfeit. Exhibitor {hide}Instagram {hide}YouTube {hide}Vimeo [8] => Christophe Garnier Normal Principal Technical Adviser, Materials Detection Research & Innovation SICPA Switzerland {hide}Email {hide}LinkedIn {hide}Facebook {hide}Twitter Wednesday 14/10/2026 16:40-16:48 Disruptive technologies and processes {hide}Link Industry Innovation Arena Currency Speaker

Christophe is Principal Technical Advisor within SICPA's R&D department, where he contributes to the development of innovative products and solutions, including SKYLIGHT™, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to advance the next generation of security technologies. Over the past three decades at SICPA, he has played a key role in driving technological innovation across the company. He has extensive experience in the formulation of liquid inks and is the inventor or co-inventor of several patents, including in the field of liquid crystal technologies such as OPALINE®.

His expertise is widely recognised within the industry, leading to invitations from Customs and Interpol to deliver specialist training programmes between 2015 and 2019.

SKYLIGHT™: shaping light into images and transforming banknote authentication into an interactive experience See verification in a new light. Inspired by natural caustic effects, discover how projecting a bright image through a transparent banknote window transforms authentication into an engaging, interactive experience. Exhibitor {hide}Instagram {hide}YouTube {hide}Vimeo [9] => Coulson Grieveson Normal Director Product Management Crane Authentication United Kingdom {hide}Email {hide}LinkedIn {hide}Facebook {hide}Twitter Wednesday 14/10/2026 17:50-17:58 Advanced physical and digital security features {hide}Link Industry Innovation Arena Identity - joint with Christoph Husmann Speaker

Coulson has over 20 years of experience leading product teams to deliver innovation across industries, including Authentication, Financial Services & Property Technology. He has extensive international experience and has worked closely with governments, brands, and end-consumers.

Embedded security: next-generation features for polycarbonate ID documents Border security depends on trusted documents that can be authenticated quickly and confidently. This session introduces advanced embedded security features for polycarbonate passport data pages and ID cards, designed to support rapid frontline inspection, strengthen resistance to counterfeiting and help issuing authorities stay ahead of evolving threats. Exhibitor {hide}Instagram {hide}YouTube {hide}Vimeo [10] => Adrian Heuberger-Lewerenz Normal Principal Expert Currency Developer Bundesdruckerei GmbH Germany {hide}Email {hide}LinkedIn {hide}Facebook {hide}Twitter Wednesday 14/10/2026 15:40-15:48 Disruptive technologies and processes {hide}Link Industry Innovation Arena Currency Speaker

A concept designer since 2005, Adrian combines his background in arts and philosophy to create compelling visual narratives with strong conceptual foundations. Since 2020, Adrian Heuberger has been a Principal Expert Currency Developer at Bundesdruckerei, where he contributes to the development of secure and innovative currency solutions.

He played a key role in the team that designed the new Swiss banknotes and is the inventor of ExNihilo, a new black house notes series and collaborative initiative dedicated to fostering innovation across industry. He also lectures at Zurich University of the Arts and is a sought-after speaker at international security design conferences.

STELLA – A journey to infinity Join us to discover the new EX NIHILO STELLA banknote, where radical sustainability meets visionary design. With its minimalist credit card format, it uses less material, less energy and less ink, proving that smaller isn't just smarter – it's more sustainable. Exhibitor {hide}Instagram {hide}YouTube {hide}Vimeo [11] => Christoph Husmann Normal Senior Strategic Account Manager Crane Authentication United Kingdom {hide}Email {hide}LinkedIn {hide}Facebook {hide}Twitter Wednesday 14/10/2026 17:50-17:58 Advanced physical and digital security features {hide}Link Industry Innovation Arena Identity - joint with Coulson Grieveson Speaker

Christoph has built a strong reputation for his technical expertise and sales support across a range of industries in Germany, Canada, the USA and, more recently, the UK. With more than 27 years of experience in the card and ID sector, he has held a variety of technical and commercial roles. He joined De La Rue eight years ago and transitioned to Crane Authentication as part of the acquisition. As a Technical Product Manager, Christoph supported several polycarbonate development projects within the Authentication business, including the Australian passport programme. He later took on his current role of Senior Strategic Account Manager, and combines his technical expertise with a commercial focus to support both existing and new accounts worldwide.

Embedded security: next-generation features for polycarbonate ID documents Border security depends on trusted documents that can be authenticated quickly and confidently. This session introduces advanced embedded security features for polycarbonate passport data pages and ID cards, designed to support rapid frontline inspection, strengthen resistance to counterfeiting and help issuing authorities stay ahead of evolving threats. Exhibitor {hide}Instagram {hide}YouTube {hide}Vimeo [12] => Milan Kerič Normal Director of Development and IT Solutions CETIS d.d. Slovenia {hide}Email {hide}LinkedIn {hide}Facebook {hide}Twitter Wednesday 14/10/2026 17:40-17:48 Disruptive technologies and processes {hide}Link Industry Innovation Arena Identity - joint with Katarina Šturm Osvald Speaker

Milan Kerič leads a multidisciplinary team at CETIS, designing and delivering advanced identity ecosystems, document management systems, and secure document production solutions for governments worldwide. He advises public-sector institutions on digital transformation, helping modernise administration, strengthen security, and improve citizen services.

Since joining CETIS in 2002, Milan has played a key role in developing innovative identity and document management solutions. An inventor and patent holder, he has led numerous international projects involving central population registers, comprehensive identity management systems and the production and issuance of secure identity documents, including biometric passports, ID cards, and driving licences.

The 5th generation biometric Slovenian passport: telling the story of Europe’s green heart through the cutting-edge security, technology and design Discover the story behind Slovenia’s new 5th Generation Biometric Passport. Launched on 1 June 2026, this next-generation document brings together cutting-edge security, innovative technology, and striking design to tell the story of Europe’s Green Heart. Featuring more than 100 advanced security elements – including a Slovenia-shaped transparent window, a colour portrait, and a fully integrated 100% paperless polycarbonate data page – it sets a new benchmark for passport innovation. Exhibitor {hide}Instagram {hide}YouTube {hide}Vimeo [13] => Susanne Kränkl Normal Head of Applied Technologies, Identity Solutions by Giesecke + Devrient and Bundesdruckerei Veridos GmbH Germany {hide}Email {hide}LinkedIn {hide}Facebook {hide}Twitter Wednesday 14/10/2026 16:20-16:28 Disruptive technologies and processes {hide}Link Industry Innovation Arena Identity Speaker

Susanne Kränkl currently drives the post-quantum cryptography (PQC) migration for the G+D Group as Head of Applied Technologies. She holds a PhD in Physics and brings over six years of experience in the identity field.

Post-quantum cryptography for secure and interoperable ID ecosystems Discover why migrating to post-quantum cryptography is essential across the entire identity ecosystem, explore a successful proof of concept for the PQC-enhanced German eID, and gain insights into the evolving PQC standardisation landscape. Exhibitor {hide}Instagram {hide}YouTube {hide}Vimeo [14] => Gregory Magnasco Normal Marketing Director - Government Linxens France {hide}Email {hide}LinkedIn {hide}Facebook {hide}Twitter Wednesday 14/10/2026 15:10-15:18 Advanced physical and digital security features {hide}Link Industry Innovation Arena Identity Speaker

Gregory Magnasco is Marketing Director for the Government division at Linxens, a global leader in secure identity and connectivity solutions. He leads marketing strategies for government identity, biometric authentication, and digital identity initiatives, supporting national ID systems, ePassports, and trusted citizen services. Passionate about innovation, Gregory works with industry partners to advance secure, scalable, and citizen-centric digital identity solutions worldwide.

Detecting passport chip fraud with HINT™ Find out how HINT™ gives border officers clear visual evidence when a biometric chip has been deliberately deactivated, enabling faster, more confident decisions at first sight. Join this session to discover how the unique HINT™ feature from Linxens works, how it is implemented in passport booklets, and why it is an effective tool for detecting this type of fraud. Exhibitor {hide}Instagram {hide}YouTube {hide}Vimeo [15] => Phil Moffat Normal Product Manager De La Rue United Kingdom {hide}Email {hide}LinkedIn {hide}Facebook {hide}Twitter Wednesday 14/10/2026 16:00-16:08 Disruptive technologies and processes {hide}Link Industry Innovation Arena Currency Speaker

Phil Moffat has worked for De La Rue for approximately 10 years, where he regularly advises issuing authorities around the world on the selection of security features and a wide range of other banknote-related topics.

Prior to this, he held a range of customer-facing product management roles, managing product lines that included banknote security solutions, sustainable heating systems and lubrication systems for nuclear reactors. Earlier in his career, he spent 15 years in a variety of research and development roles. Phil graduated in Chemical Engineering from the University of Leeds.

The modern banknote: using systems of security to drive new banknote innovations Our systems of security approach is redefining what's possible, combining advanced security, seamless design integration and public engagement in a way the industry has never seen before. The result? Modern banknotes that do more than protect – they tell stories, create lasting connections and set a new benchmark for design, functionality and security. Exhibitor {hide}Instagram {hide}YouTube {hide}Vimeo [16] => Jochen Pecht Normal Product and Sales Manager, Security Printing Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG Germany {hide}Email {hide}LinkedIn {hide}Facebook {hide}Twitter Wednesday 14/10/2026 16:10-16:18 Advanced physical and digital security features {hide}Link Industry Innovation Arena Identity Speaker

Jochen has been a Product Manager at HEIDELBERG for almost 10 years, specialising in security printing and special applications. In this role, he has driven innovative solutions to market while helping shape the future of print.

With more than 32 years at HEIDELBERG across a range of printing technology roles, Jochen has developed deep industry expertise and a thorough understanding of the technologies and trends driving the continuous evolution of print.

HEIDELBERG´s advanced physical and digital security features HEIDELBERG combines decades of expertise in security printing with advanced press technology to deliver globally trusted solutions. By integrating innovative physical and digital security features, they provide exceptional counterfeit protection, reliability, and print quality. Exhibitor {hide}Instagram {hide}YouTube {hide}Vimeo [17] => Harriet Plumb Normal Sales & Commercial Director Portals United Kingdom {hide}Email {hide}LinkedIn {hide}Facebook {hide}Twitter Wednesday 14/10/2026 17:30-17:38 Disruptive technologies and processes {hide}Link Industry Innovation Arena Identity Speaker

Harriet Walsh is a business development professional at Portals Paper Ltd with over a decade of experience in supporting customers and organisations in the high-security document industry. With an academic background in law, she brings a strong foundation in analytical thinking, governance, and regulatory understanding to her work.

Throughout her career, Harriet has built lasting relationships across the global passport and identity market, working closely with customers and industry partners to deliver innovative security paper solutions. She is actively involved in international training programmes and industry forums, contributing to knowledge sharing and collaboration with organisations and stakeholders across the secure identity ecosystem.

Welcome to ‘HOME’. The new passport being built by trust. What does collaboration truly mean? This presentation explores how collective expertise is paving our road to Home, a next-generation passport designed by experts, shaped by trust and curated by collaboration. Exhibitor {hide}Instagram {hide}YouTube {hide}Vimeo [18] => Michael Ritschewald Normal Business Development Director for the Security Division Hueck Folien Austria {hide}Email {hide}LinkedIn {hide}Facebook {hide}Twitter Wednesday 14/10/2026 14:00-14:08 Advanced physical and digital security features {hide}Link Industry Innovation Arena Currency Speaker

Michael Ritschewald joined Hueck Folien in 2023 as Business Development Director for the Security Division, where he is globally responsible for the sales of high-security threads and foils for banknotes.

Before joining Hueck Folien, he held several senior positions in brand protection and government solutions at Leonhard Kurz Stiftung & Co. KG. With more than 10 years of experience in the security elements industry, Michael serves as Hueck Folien’s dedicated point of contact for central banks, paper mills, and printing works worldwide.

VAULT BILL - Can you crack the code of true identity? Inspired by the noir aesthetics of hidden details, shifting perspectives, and the tension between what’s shown and what’s concealed, Hueck Folien unveils a banknote concept engineered for scrutiny. Every feature has intent, every layer serves a purpose, and every detail invites you to look closer. But here’s the challenge: Can you crack the code? Can you distinguish the authentic from the imitation when the city blurs and only precision remains? In this session, we reveal how VAULT BILL transforms security into experience - merging tactile truth, visual storytelling, and next level anti counterfeiting features into a design that doesn’t shout, but stands unshakeably firm when questioned. Are you ready to decode identity? Exhibitor {hide}Instagram {hide}YouTube {hide}Vimeo [19] => Tom Taylor Normal Chief Executive Officer Quantum Base United Kingdom {hide}Email {hide}LinkedIn {hide}Facebook {hide}Twitter Wednesday 14/10/2026 17:20-17:28 Disruptive technologies and processes {hide}Link Industry Innovation Arena Identity Speaker

Tom Taylor is Chief Executive Officer of Quantum Base, the company that turned quantum physics into a practical authentication technology. Q-ID® uses a smartphone to verify products at the atomic level and now protects over two billion products worldwide. Tom led Quantum Base through its IPO on the London Stock Exchange in 2025 and is driving the next phase: scaling quantum authentication across new markets and geographies.

Atoms don't lie Counterfeiting has defeated every solution thrown at it, until now. Tom Taylor, CEO of Quantum Base, reveals how atomic level quantum physics became a printable label that turns a smartphone into an laboritory level verification device. Exhibitor {hide}Instagram {hide}YouTube {hide}Vimeo [20] => Adam Trexler Normal President and Founder Valaurum, Inc. United States of America {hide}Email {hide}LinkedIn {hide}Facebook {hide}Twitter Wednesday 14/10/2026 17:00-17:08 Disruptive technologies and processes {hide}Link Industry Innovation Arena Currency Speaker

Dr. Trexler leads research and development at Valaurum, where he pioneered the Aurum® through innovations in security features, bill architecture, and advanced printing methods. He is the primary inventor and first patent author of the KeyBill, a highly secure physical cryptocurrency, and has developed numerous precious metal bill security features, including a patent granted in 2020 and several more in development. He also led the acquisition of two early-stage companies to strengthen Valaurum’s intellectual property portfolio and secured the capital required to launch the business.

Before founding Valaurum, Dr. Trexler worked in academic research and venture capital. From 2008 to 2012, he was a professor and researcher at the University of Exeter and Queen Mary University of London, publishing extensively on the history of culture, science, money, credit, labour, and the gold standard. Earlier in his career, he worked at Corporate Finance, Inc., helping early-stage companies structure and raise equity capital.

The narrowest path to authenticity: a new gold standard for coins Aurum gold bills introduce a new form of coin, solving major issues confounding precious metal markets. By combining physical gold with cutting-edge digital features, they aim to restore trust in a critical sector of the monetary system. Exhibitor {hide}Instagram {hide}YouTube {hide}Vimeo [21] => Petri Viljanen Normal Senior Product Manager Thales Finland {hide}Email {hide}LinkedIn {hide}Facebook {hide}Twitter Wednesday 14/10/2026 15:00-15:08 Advanced physical and digital security features {hide}Link Industry Innovation Arena Identity Speaker

Petri has over two decades of experience in the secure identity industry, with a professional background spanning product management, development, and technical standardization. As an expert in identity documents and security features, he currently leads product management initiatives at Thales Cyber and Digital, where he oversees projects focused on securing identity across both digital solutions and physical documents.

Leveraging his technical expertise in secure identity, Petri has been a founding member of the Secure Identity Alliance’s document security working group since 2013, currently contributing as a technical lead for online eSAM and eSEC tools. Throughout his career, he has also participated in various passport standardization and technology groups under the auspices of ISO and ICAO.

Complex transparent areas in ID documents Complex transparent areas provide a leap forward in secure document design. They enable seamless integration with other security features, introduce dynamic visual effects, and add layered protection. Transparent and semi-transparent elements are now an essential part of secure artwork and next-generation design. Exhibitor {hide}Instagram {hide}YouTube {hide}Vimeo [22] => Katarina Šturm Osvald Normal Population Registration and Public Documents Division, Internal Administrative Affairs Directorate Ministry of the Interior and Public Administration of the Republic of Slovenia Slovenia {hide}Email {hide}LinkedIn {hide}Facebook {hide}Twitter Wednesday 14/10/2026 17:40-17:48 Disruptive technologies and processes {hide}Link Industry Innovation Arena Identity - joint with Milan Kerič Speaker

Katarina Šturm Osvald is responsible for overseeing the implementation of legislation and procedures related to Slovenian identity documents, while coordinating with administrative authorities and citizens. She has played a key role in the introduction of multiple generations of Slovenian passports and identity cards, contributing to legislative development and the design of IT solutions for document application, record management, and secure production. Employed at the Ministry of the Interior and Public Administration since 2006, she has specialised in identification documents since 2007.

The 5th generation biometric Slovenian passport: telling the story of Europe’s green heart through the cutting-edge security, technology and design Discover the story behind Slovenia’s new 5th Generation Biometric Passport. Launched on 1 June 2026, this next-generation document brings together cutting-edge security, innovative technology, and striking design to tell the story of Europe’s Green Heart. Featuring more than 100 advanced security elements – including a Slovenia-shaped transparent window, a colour portrait, and a fully integrated 100% paperless polycarbonate data page – it sets a new benchmark for passport innovation. Exhibitor {hide}Instagram {hide}YouTube {hide}Vimeo ) )