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Mauricio Anaya is a Senior Operations Officer with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations Forensic Laboratory. Currently assigned to the Operations Section, Mauricio plays a key role in supporting federal, state, and foreign law enforcement agencies in advancing criminal investigations.

Over his 24-year career, Mauricio has served as an Immigration Inspector, Customs and Border Protection Officer, and Program Manager with the U.S. Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security.

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Millie has been Head of Design at Casa da Moeda do Brasil (Brazilian State Mint) since 2015. She was part of the team that designed the Second Series of Real Banknotes for Brazil and led the team that designed the New Brazilian Passport, in addition to designing commemorative coins, medals, identity documents and tax stamps.

She started designing postage stamps for Correios Brasil (Brazilian Mail Company) and was then drawn to Casa da Moeda do Brasil where she has more than 25 years of experience as a graphic designer. After joining the Mint, she had the opportunity to study coins, notes, passports, and all kinds of security products.

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Fabio BRUNO is currently Acting Assistant Director of Applied Innovation at the INTERPOL Innovation Centre in Singapore, seconded by the Italian State Police. He joined the Italian Police in 1999 and is an experienced cybercrime investigator and digital forensics analyst. He worked at the Postal and Communication Police in Palermo and Catania.

Fabio started his secondment in Singapore as Digital Forensics Analyst in February 2020 and got promoted to Head of Digital Forensics Lab on 2022 and Assistant Director (pro tempore) on 2023.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Capt. Marcin Lemieszek is a Questioned Document Expert at the Forensic Laboratory of Warsaw Metropolitan Police. From 2016 to 2019, Marcin was a member of the Committee of Experts of Questioned Documents operating at Poland’s Ministry of Interior and Administration. Since 2019, he serves on the Commission for Public Documents of this ministry where he advises on, and approves new and modernised public documents that require forgery- or falsification-proof security features.

Marcin’s daily work in forensic laboratory includes preparing statements for courts, prosecutor's offices and police units pertaining to document-related crimes; as well as training frontline policemen to verify the authenticity of documents, and future questioned documents experts from Forensic Laboratories of the Polish Police. In order to deliver first-line, hands-on support to others, he also regularly takes part in police patrols controlling vehicles and drivers.

Marcin holds a master’s in Chemistry and completed postgraduate studies in Security of Public Documents at the Police Academy in Szczytno, Poland.

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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.

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An Engineering graduate with a Postgraduate degree in Management from Henley Business School, Kuben commenced his career at Nestle in 1999, rising to the position of Senior Engineer. In 2007, he transitioned to the mining materials manufacturing arena. His overall responsibilities included projects in automation, modernization, process redesign, and business reengineering.

In 2011, he joined South Africa’s State Security Printer, GPW. Currently serving as General Manager: Manufacturing & Engineering, he oversees the production of vital state documents, including travel documents, identity cards, examination materials, and high-security certificates.

Beyond his professional roles, he is a member of the South African Institute of Industrial Engineers and contributes to the Modernisation Steering Committee for the Department of Home Affairs. Additionally, he represents the Republic of South Africa on the ICAO Technical Advisory Group (TAG) for the Traveller Identification Programme (TRIP) and plays a key role in the ICAO New Technologies, Implementation, and Capacity Building Working Groups.

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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.

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Tony has more than 20 years’ experience in government business development, marketing, management and public policy.

As an expert in counterfeit deterrence technologies, he leads AJW’s Document Security practice and supports industry leading companies in formulating and implementing strategies for the development, introduction, and adoption of high security production equipment and sophisticated anti-counterfeit security devices/documents for major agencies of the United States Government.

Leveraging his counterfeit deterrence expertise, Tony has been an active member of the Document Security Alliance for over a decade; prior to his current position as President, he served as Industry Board Member for two terms and as Chairman of DSA’s Program Committee.

Tony is a member of the Advisory Board of ID and Secure Document News.

He co-founded the Banknote Conference and served as Director for more than 14 years.

Tony holds a Bachelors in Business Management degree from James Madison University.

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Dieter studied Physics at the University of Tübingen and the University of Stuttgart. From 1996 to 2000, he worked as a Scientific Assistant at the Institute for Nonmetallic Inorganic Materials, University of Stuttgart and joined the Bundesdruckerei GmbH, Berlin as a Project Manager, Research & Development Division in 2000, becoming Product Manager, Process Engineering at Robert Bosch GmbH, Reutlingen in 2002.

Between 2005 and 2006, Dieter worked as a Patent Coordinator in the Banknote Printing Division of Giesecke & Devrient GmbH, München. In 2007 he took over as Regional Sales Director of the Southern & Eastern Africa Banknote Printing Division.

From 2011 to 2018, Dieter was Head of Research & Development at Orell Füssli Security Documents Ltd, Zurich. He also was appointed Head of Security Printing Division and Chief Technology Officer of the Orell Füssli Group on 1 April 2014.

Dieter took over as Chairman of Intergraf's Committee of Experts in October 2016. In 2019, he became Vice President & General Manager of the Business Unit Value Printing at the Bundesdruckerei GmbH, Berlin.

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Robin Tran is a Forensic Document Examiner at the Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations Forensic Laboratory. As an examiner at the laboratory, she conducts examinations of domestic and international travel and identification documents to determine authenticity and reveal alterations.

She received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Maryland in 2003 and a Master of Forensic Science from The George Washington University in 2007 and began her career with the HSI Forensic Laboratory as a trainee in 2009.

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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.

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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.

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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.

[8] => In 2020, Germany committed to implementing Live Enrolment in its ID document application process, planning to accept only digital photographs for passports and ID documents starting in 2025. To achieve this, the German Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community must equip approximately 6,000 municipalities and numerous other premises. Explore the challenges and insights gained from this initiative. [9] => High-class vehicle document forgeries - as an example of the use of professional printing techniques and modern diffraction elements. Threats that concern both vehicle documents, travel and ID documents. [10] => Ed will outline how the City of Amsterdam addresses and combats identity fraud, with a particular focus on preventing individuals from registering with fraudulent documents. [11] => [12] => Tulimeke will share Namibia's journey in implementing and operationalising Namibia's integrated Civil Registration and Identity Management Systems. 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Mauricio Anaya is a Senior Operations Officer with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations Forensic Laboratory. Currently assigned to the Operations Section, Mauricio plays a key role in supporting federal, state, and foreign law enforcement agencies in advancing criminal investigations.

Over his 24-year career, Mauricio has served as an Immigration Inspector, Customs and Border Protection Officer, and Program Manager with the U.S. Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security.

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Millie has been Head of Design at Casa da Moeda do Brasil (Brazilian State Mint) since 2015. She was part of the team that designed the Second Series of Real Banknotes for Brazil and led the team that designed the New Brazilian Passport, in addition to designing commemorative coins, medals, identity documents and tax stamps.

She started designing postage stamps for Correios Brasil (Brazilian Mail Company) and was then drawn to Casa da Moeda do Brasil where she has more than 25 years of experience as a graphic designer. After joining the Mint, she had the opportunity to study coins, notes, passports, and all kinds of security products.

New Brazilian passport Discover the innovative journey behind the New Brazilian Passport project! Dive into the development process, centred on sustainability and inspired by the captivating theme: “Brazil: Natural and Cultural Landscapes.” Get ready to explore how design and purpose unite to celebrate the nation's rich heritage while embracing a greener future. Identity {hide}Instagram {hide}YouTube {hide}Vimeo [2] => Fabio Bruno Normal Assistant Director, Applied Innovation - Pro tempore INTERPOL Global Complex for Innovation Singapore {hide}Email {hide}LinkedIn {hide}Facebook {hide}Twitter Tuesday 04/03/2025 09.25-09.45 Joint High {hide}Link Currency+Identity Presentation Aqua 1-2 Speaker

Fabio BRUNO is currently Acting Assistant Director of Applied Innovation at the INTERPOL Innovation Centre in Singapore, seconded by the Italian State Police. He joined the Italian Police in 1999 and is an experienced cybercrime investigator and digital forensics analyst. He worked at the Postal and Communication Police in Palermo and Catania.

Fabio started his secondment in Singapore as Digital Forensics Analyst in February 2020 and got promoted to Head of Digital Forensics Lab on 2022 and Assistant Director (pro tempore) on 2023.

Beyond illusions: unmasking the threat of synthetic media Join us for an eye-opening presentation on the growing threat of Synthetic Media. Discover how AI and deep learning technologies are being used to create highly realistic images, videos, and audio that can be difficult to distinguish from human-generated content. From fake identity documents to manipulated media, learn how this advanced technology is enabling new forms of scams, frauds, and cybercrimes, and understand the far-reaching implications for security and trust in our digital world. Currency+Identity {hide}Instagram {hide}YouTube {hide}Vimeo [3] => Matteo Ferrara Normal Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering (DISI) University of Bologna Italy {hide}Email {hide}LinkedIn {hide}Facebook {hide}Twitter Tuesday 04/03/2025 15.30-15.50 Identity High {hide}Link Identity Presentation Aqua 3-4 Speaker

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.

Unveiling the latest in morphing attack detection: insights from the iMARS project Morphing attacks represent a critical and evolving threat to face-based identity verification systems, challenging the reliability of these technologies. Join Matteo and Annalisa as they explore the iMARS European Project's latest breakthroughs in morphing attack detection, offering a comprehensive overview of how these advancements are shaping the future of secure identity verification. Identity {hide}Instagram {hide}YouTube {hide}Vimeo [4] => Annalisa Franco Normal Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering (DISI) University of Bologna Italy {hide}Email {hide}LinkedIn {hide}Facebook {hide}Twitter Tuesday 04/03/2025 15.30-15.50 Identity High {hide}Link Identity Presentation Aqua 3-4 Speaker

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.

Unveiling the latest in morphing attack detection: insights from the iMARS project Morphing attacks represent a critical and evolving threat to face-based identity verification systems, challenging the reliability of these technologies. Join Matteo and Annalisa as they explore the iMARS European Project's latest breakthroughs in morphing attack detection, offering a comprehensive overview of how these advancements are shaping the future of secure identity verification. Identity {hide}Instagram {hide}YouTube {hide}Vimeo [5] => Carlos Gavira Normal Head of National Forgery Desk Team Spanish National Police Spain {hide}Email {hide}LinkedIn {hide}Facebook {hide}Twitter Tuesday 04/03/2025 16.10-16.30 Identity High {hide}Link Identity Presentation Aqua 3-4 Speaker

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.

Spanish document fraud perspective

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.

Identity {hide}Instagram {hide}YouTube {hide}Vimeo [6] => Nelson Jáquez-Lorenzo Normal Technical Secretary of the Technology Commission Central Electoral Board Dominican Republic {hide}Email {hide}LinkedIn {hide}Facebook {hide}Twitter Tuesday 04/03/2025 14.20-14.40 Identity High {hide}Link Identity Presentation Aqua 3-4 Speaker

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.

Dawn of a new identity in the Dominican Republic

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.

Identity {hide}Instagram {hide}YouTube {hide}Vimeo [7] => Claudio Kavrecic Normal Head of Operational Support System Unit, Operational Support Division, Operations Directorate Frontex Poland {hide}Email {hide}LinkedIn {hide}Facebook {hide}Twitter Tuesday 04/03/2025 16.30-16.50 Identity High {hide}Link Identity Presentation Aqua 3-4 Speaker

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.

European border and coast guard FADO: a game changer

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.

Identity {hide}Instagram {hide}YouTube {hide}Vimeo [8] => Riccardo König Normal Project Manager Live Enrolment, Section DV I 4 – Passports and Identity Documents, Identity Management Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community Germany {hide}Email {hide}LinkedIn {hide}Facebook {hide}Twitter Tuesday 04/03/2025 Identity High {hide}Link Identity Presentation Aqua 3-4 Speaker

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.

Challenges and insights gained from implementing live enrolment In 2020, Germany committed to implementing Live Enrolment in its ID document application process, planning to accept only digital photographs for passports and ID documents starting in 2025. To achieve this, the German Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community must equip approximately 6,000 municipalities and numerous other premises. Explore the challenges and insights gained from this initiative. Identity {hide}Instagram {hide}YouTube {hide}Vimeo [9] => Marcin Lemieszek Normal Questioned Document Expert Forensic Laboratory of Warsaw Metropolitan Police Poland {hide}Email {hide}LinkedIn {hide}Facebook {hide}Twitter Tuesday 04/03/2025 14.00-14.20 Identity High {hide}Link Identity Presentation Aqua 3-4 Speaker

Capt. Marcin Lemieszek is a Questioned Document Expert at the Forensic Laboratory of Warsaw Metropolitan Police. From 2016 to 2019, Marcin was a member of the Committee of Experts of Questioned Documents operating at Poland’s Ministry of Interior and Administration. Since 2019, he serves on the Commission for Public Documents of this ministry where he advises on, and approves new and modernised public documents that require forgery- or falsification-proof security features.

Marcin’s daily work in forensic laboratory includes preparing statements for courts, prosecutor's offices and police units pertaining to document-related crimes; as well as training frontline policemen to verify the authenticity of documents, and future questioned documents experts from Forensic Laboratories of the Polish Police. In order to deliver first-line, hands-on support to others, he also regularly takes part in police patrols controlling vehicles and drivers.

Marcin holds a master’s in Chemistry and completed postgraduate studies in Security of Public Documents at the Police Academy in Szczytno, Poland.

When car documents have more faces than their owners... High-class vehicle document forgeries - as an example of the use of professional printing techniques and modern diffraction elements. Threats that concern both vehicle documents, travel and ID documents. Identity {hide}Instagram {hide}YouTube {hide}Vimeo [10] => Ed Linnenbank Normal Senior Advisor Document Fraud City of Amsterdam – Population Office The Netherlands {hide}Email {hide}LinkedIn {hide}Facebook {hide}Twitter Tuesday 04/03/2025 11.15-11.35 Identity High {hide}Link Identity Presentation Aqua 3-4 Speaker

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.

Unveiling the latest in morphing attack detection: insights from the iMARS project Ed will outline how the City of Amsterdam addresses and combats identity fraud, with a particular focus on preventing individuals from registering with fraudulent documents. Identity {hide}Instagram {hide}YouTube {hide}Vimeo [11] => Kuben Moodley Normal General Manager: Manufacturing & Engineering Government Printing Works, Ministry of Home Affairs South Africa {hide}Email {hide}LinkedIn {hide}Facebook {hide}Twitter Tuesday 04/03/2025 13.40-14.55 Identity High {hide}Link Identity Aqua 3-4 Chair

An Engineering graduate with a Postgraduate degree in Management from Henley Business School, Kuben commenced his career at Nestle in 1999, rising to the position of Senior Engineer. In 2007, he transitioned to the mining materials manufacturing arena. His overall responsibilities included projects in automation, modernization, process redesign, and business reengineering.

In 2011, he joined South Africa’s State Security Printer, GPW. Currently serving as General Manager: Manufacturing & Engineering, he oversees the production of vital state documents, including travel documents, identity cards, examination materials, and high-security certificates.

Beyond his professional roles, he is a member of the South African Institute of Industrial Engineers and contributes to the Modernisation Steering Committee for the Department of Home Affairs. Additionally, he represents the Republic of South Africa on the ICAO Technical Advisory Group (TAG) for the Traveller Identification Programme (TRIP) and plays a key role in the ICAO New Technologies, Implementation, and Capacity Building Working Groups.

Identity High Identity {hide}Instagram {hide}YouTube {hide}Vimeo [12] => Tulimeke Munyika Normal Director, National Population Register, Identification and Production, Department of Civil Registration Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security Namibia {hide}Email {hide}LinkedIn {hide}Facebook {hide}Twitter Tuesday 04/03/2025 13.40-14.00 Identity High {hide}Link Identity Presentation Aqua 3-4 Speaker

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.

The Namibian story: integrated civil registration and identity management Tulimeke will share Namibia's journey in implementing and operationalising Namibia's integrated Civil Registration and Identity Management Systems. She will discuss the far-reaching benefits and strengthened national security, but will also dive into the challenges faced and lessons learned, offering valuable insights for countries seeking to enhance their identity management frameworks. Identity {hide}Instagram {hide}YouTube {hide}Vimeo [13] => Tony Poole Normal President Document Security Alliance United States of America {hide}Email {hide}LinkedIn {hide}Facebook {hide}Twitter Tuesday 04/03/2025 15.30-17.05 Identity High {hide}Link Currency+Identity Aqua 3-4 Chair

Tony has more than 20 years’ experience in government business development, marketing, management and public policy.

As an expert in counterfeit deterrence technologies, he leads AJW’s Document Security practice and supports industry leading companies in formulating and implementing strategies for the development, introduction, and adoption of high security production equipment and sophisticated anti-counterfeit security devices/documents for major agencies of the United States Government.

Leveraging his counterfeit deterrence expertise, Tony has been an active member of the Document Security Alliance for over a decade; prior to his current position as President, he served as Industry Board Member for two terms and as Chairman of DSA’s Program Committee.

Tony is a member of the Advisory Board of ID and Secure Document News.

He co-founded the Banknote Conference and served as Director for more than 14 years.

Tony holds a Bachelors in Business Management degree from James Madison University.

Identity High Identity {hide}Instagram {hide}YouTube {hide}Vimeo [14] => Dieter Sauter Normal Vice President & General Manager Value Printing Bundesdruckerei GmbH Germany {hide}Email {hide}LinkedIn {hide}Facebook {hide}Twitter Tuesday 04/03/2025 09.00-09.05 Joint Session __ Intergraf Identity/Currency High {hide}Link Currency+Identity Aqua 1-2 Chair

Dieter studied Physics at the University of Tübingen and the University of Stuttgart. From 1996 to 2000, he worked as a Scientific Assistant at the Institute for Nonmetallic Inorganic Materials, University of Stuttgart and joined the Bundesdruckerei GmbH, Berlin as a Project Manager, Research & Development Division in 2000, becoming Product Manager, Process Engineering at Robert Bosch GmbH, Reutlingen in 2002.

Between 2005 and 2006, Dieter worked as a Patent Coordinator in the Banknote Printing Division of Giesecke & Devrient GmbH, München. In 2007 he took over as Regional Sales Director of the Southern & Eastern Africa Banknote Printing Division.

From 2011 to 2018, Dieter was Head of Research & Development at Orell Füssli Security Documents Ltd, Zurich. He also was appointed Head of Security Printing Division and Chief Technology Officer of the Orell Füssli Group on 1 April 2014.

Dieter took over as Chairman of Intergraf's Committee of Experts in October 2016. In 2019, he became Vice President & General Manager of the Business Unit Value Printing at the Bundesdruckerei GmbH, Berlin.

Joint Session __ Intergraf Identity/Currency High Currency+Identity {hide}Instagram {hide}YouTube {hide}Vimeo [15] => Robin Tran Normal Forensic Document Examiner U.S. Department of Homeland Security - HSI Forensic Laboratory United States of America {hide}Email {hide}LinkedIn {hide}Facebook {hide}Twitter Tuesday 04/03/2025 11.35-11.55 Identity High {hide}Link Identity Presentation Aqua 3-4 Speaker

Robin Tran is a Forensic Document Examiner at the Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations Forensic Laboratory. As an examiner at the laboratory, she conducts examinations of domestic and international travel and identification documents to determine authenticity and reveal alterations.

She received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Maryland in 2003 and a Master of Forensic Science from The George Washington University in 2007 and began her career with the HSI Forensic Laboratory as a trainee in 2009.

A collaboration between two sections: operations and forensic document examination Delve into the financial impact of fraudulent documents and the critical role various sections of HSI Forensic Laboratory play in supporting criminal investigations. Identity {hide}Instagram {hide}YouTube {hide}Vimeo ) )