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Ane Bach Treppendahl is a seasoned forensic document expert and specialist consultant, with deep expertise in both analogue and digital printing, security features, and the examination of questioned documents. She is currently the scientific and technical lead for the forensic questioned documents unit within the Danish National Police, ensuring the highest professional standards in casework and examinations.

As an active presence at international conferences and high-level forums on forensic science, security printing, and identity management, and contributing to leading European expert groups such as EDEWG and Frontex specialist and expert networks, she brings cutting-edge insight to this highly specialised field.

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Dion has worked in DIA since 2003 in leadership roles covering travel documents, citizenship, digital identity, biometrics and civil registration. He chairs the ICAO Implementation and Capacity Building Working Group (ICBWG) and represents New Zealand on the ICAO Facilitation Panel and the Technical Advisory Group for Traveller Identification, while also co-leading ICAO’s Digital Travel Credentials policy development.

He has contributed to key ICAO guidance across the Traveller Identification Strategy and holds governance roles including Board Director of the Biometrics Institute. Dion oversees New Zealand’s participation in ISO SC17 and SC37 standards work and has led international capacity-building missions supporting passport and civil registration systems, as well as related legislative and operational reforms.

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Tjörvi holds a bachelor's degree in psychology, a master's degree in project management, and is a graduate of the 275th session of the FBI National Academy. With 23 years of service in the Icelandic police, he has extensive experience in international cooperation and border-related matters, including work in the Icelandic SIRENE office, Interpol, Europol, CEPOL and Frontex.

He currently serves as the Program Manager for ID and travel documents at Þjóðskrá Íslands overseeing all aspects of the ID and travel document continuum.

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Denis is a seasoned multilingual public servant with over two decades of experience at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), specialising in federal programme delivery, policy development, and large-scale operational transformation. In his current position as senior policy and programme advisor, he has led complex national and international initiatives spanning procurement, secure identity management, biometrics, and digital modernisation.

He played a central role in the long-term delivery of Canada’s permanent resident card programme, including the development of two ICAO-aligned cards. Known for his strategic leadership and sound judgement, Denis has consistently strengthened identity integrity and reduced fraud by translating complex requirements into practical, client-focused solutions sustained collaboration with domestic and international partners.

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Emmanuel Kpakpo Brown is a digital identity expert with over 20 years of public service experience in high-security printing, biometric systems, and national identity infrastructure. He is Principal Officer for Technology & Biometrics at the National Identification Authority (NIA) of Ghana and an ID4Africa Ambassador Emeritus, contributing to the design and governance of secure national identity systems.

He is a PhD candidate in Information Technology at Ghana Communication Technology University, researching AI-augmented digital identity, forensic readiness, and trust in digital public infrastructure. He is also a Research Fellow at Research ICT Africa, focusing on equitable digital transformation. His work bridges practice and research to strengthen secure and inclusive identity systems.

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Mei Ngan is a scientist at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), USA. Her research focus includes evaluation of face recognition and tattoo recognition technologies. She is currently involved in a number of key face biometrics testing activities at NIST, which include running the Face Analysis Technology Evaluation (FATE) MORPH project to evaluate face morphing detection algorithms and the Face Recognition Technology Evaluation (FRTE) FIVE project to evaluate face recognition in video capabilities.

Mei has authored and co-authored multiple technical publications, including the accuracy of face recognition with face masks, performance of passive presentation attack detection algorithms, and performance of facial age and gender estimation algorithms.

Mei was awarded the United States Department of Commerce Gold Medal Award in 2020 and was a recipient of the 2020 Women in Biometrics Award, a globally recognized award honouring innovative women in the biometrics field.

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Catherine Yates is the Director of the Office of Modernization and Systems Liaison in Passport Services, where she oversees three divisions focused on strengthening U.S. passport and border security through internal collaboration and strategic coordination with domestic and international partners. Her office works on travel and identity documents, data sharing, technological innovations, and global practices to meet 21st century customer needs.

Prior to this role, Catherine served as a Document Design Officer, where she led the design and oversight of secure identity documents issued by Consular Affairs. Before joining the U.S. Department of State, she worked at the U.S. Government Publishing Office for 16 years as Technology Program Manager, overseeing product development, project management, and quality initiatives for security documents across various U.S. government agencies.

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Erik is currently Head of the Centre of Expertise Identity Fraud and Documentation (since 2020). In this role, he leads a national centre with multiple locations in the Netherlands, where around 100 colleagues from the National Police and Royal Marechaussee work on document and identity fraud.

Before this, he held several operational and tactical leadership positions at Schiphol Airport, including Deputy Head of the Marechaussee and Head of Operations. He began his career in 1993 after two years of training at the Royal Marechaussee training centre, starting in passport control at Schiphol Airport, checking travel documents in the border control booth.

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Document forgery has become increasingly sophisticated and has expanded beyond physical security features to include counterfeiting of embedded RFID components that appear functionally compliant during routine inspections. This development poses significant challenges for border control officers relying on electronic verification as an indicator of authenticity.

Discover the key traits of counterfeit RFID chips found in forged documents, along with practical indicators for detection in both forensic and field settings. Learn how to strengthen detection strategies and frontline training, and why a multi-layered verification approach is essential beyond basic RFID checks.

[1] => Te Korowai Nukunuku offers a rare look into how New Zealand is reimagining the 2027 passport design by partnering with Māori, the country’s First Nations people, placing Māori storytelling, knowledge and artwork at the centre of the 2027 passport, shaping both its visual identity and cultural narrative. Attend this session to learn about this unique approach putting partnership and respect for indigenous design and knowledge at the heart of the new book. [2] => Launching a new series of passports can be a formidable task for a small agency. Tjörvi will explain how they handled the tendering process, as well as the design, development and implementation required to launch a new series of passports with a small team and on a tight budget, while remaining firmly committed to their ambition to be early implementers and adhering to the most stringent security requirements. [3] => Join us to explore the story behind Canada’s new PR card: a striking new design symbolising the country’s role as a place of welcome and opportunity for immigrants. Learn more about the sophisticated, personalised security features embedded within the card— carefully engineered to safeguard identities and strengthen the integrity of Canada’s borders. [4] => Phygital identity systems are transforming Africa’s identity landscape by merging physical credentials with digital authentication platforms. This presentation explores their evolution, current deployment trends, and emerging governance and interoperability gaps shaping the future of digital trust infrastructures. [5] => This talk will discuss lessons learned from live testing of face morphing in an operational environment, including test preparation, procedures, outcomes, and recommendations. [6] => The presentation will highlight the journey of the security design process as well as a comparison of two U.S. visas issued one year apart. [7] => This session presents an engaging overview of identity document fraud in the Netherlands, combining insights from the national perspective and practical frontline experience. The session includes a brief introduction to the Expertise Centre and highlights key trends observed in 2025, offering a clear picture of the current fraud landscape. It also explores the main challenges faced today in detecting and preventing document fraud, alongside the methods and approaches used to address them. ) [presentation_full_abstract] => Array ( [0] => [1] => [2] => [3] => [4] => [5] => [6] => [7] => ) [photo_1] => Array ( [0] => images/teaserSpeakSp26/sp26-ane-bach-treppendah-1.png [1] => images/teaserSpeakSp26/sp26-dion-chamberlain-1.png [2] => images/teaserSpeakSp26/sp26-tjorvi-einarsson-1.png [3] => images/teaserSpeakSp26/sp26-denis-hebert-1.png [4] => images/teaserSpeakSp26/sp26-emmanuel-kpakpo-brown-1.png [5] => images/teaserSpeakSp26/sp26-mei-ngan-1.png [6] => images/teaserSpeakSp26/sp26-catherine-yates-1.png [7] => images/teaserSpeakSp26/sp26-erik-van-assen-1.png ) [photo_2] => Array ( [0] => images/teaserSpeakSp26/sp26-ane-bach-treppendah-2.png [1] => images/teaserSpeakSp26/sp26-dion-chamberlain-2.png [2] => images/teaserSpeakSp26/sp26-tjorvi-einarsson-2.png [3] => images/teaserSpeakSp26/sp26-denis-hebert-2.png [4] => images/teaserSpeakSp26/sp26-emmanuel-kpakpo-brown-2.png [5] => images/teaserSpeakSp26/sp26-mei-ngan-2.png [6] => images/teaserSpeakSp26/sp26-catherine-yates-2.png [7] => images/teaserSpeakSp26/sp26-erik-van-assen-2.png ) [call_to_action_text] => Array ( [0] => [1] => [2] => [3] => [4] => [5] => [6] => [7] => ) [call_to_action_link] => Array ( [0] => [1] => [2] => [3] => [4] => [5] => [6] => [7] => ) [speaker_profile] => Array ( [0] => 4 [1] => 4 [2] => 4 [3] => 4 [4] => 4 [5] => 4 [6] => 4 [7] => 4 ) [instagram] => Array ( [0] => {hide}Instagram [1] => {hide}Instagram [2] => {hide}Instagram [3] => {hide}Instagram [4] => {hide}Instagram [5] => {hide}Instagram [6] => {hide}Instagram [7] => {hide}Instagram ) [youtube] => Array ( [0] => {hide}YouTube [1] => {hide}YouTube [2] => {hide}YouTube [3] => {hide}YouTube [4] => {hide}YouTube [5] => {hide}YouTube [6] => {hide}YouTube [7] => {hide}YouTube ) [vimeo] => Array ( [0] => {hide}Vimeo [1] => {hide}Vimeo [2] => {hide}Vimeo [3] => {hide}Vimeo [4] => {hide}Vimeo [5] => {hide}Vimeo [6] => {hide}Vimeo [7] => {hide}Vimeo ) [keywords] => Array ( [0] => Ane Bach Treppendahl Normal Document Specialist, Special Crime Unit National Forensic Service Denmark {hide}Email {hide}LinkedIn {hide}Facebook {hide}Twitter Tuesday 13/10/2026 10:55-11:15 Identity High {hide}Link Identity Audi 15 Speaker

Ane Bach Treppendahl is a seasoned forensic document expert and specialist consultant, with deep expertise in both analogue and digital printing, security features, and the examination of questioned documents. She is currently the scientific and technical lead for the forensic questioned documents unit within the Danish National Police, ensuring the highest professional standards in casework and examinations.

As an active presence at international conferences and high-level forums on forensic science, security printing, and identity management, and contributing to leading European expert groups such as EDEWG and Frontex specialist and expert networks, she brings cutting-edge insight to this highly specialised field.

Detecting counterfeit RFID in high quality forged travel documents

Document forgery has become increasingly sophisticated and has expanded beyond physical security features to include counterfeiting of embedded RFID components that appear functionally compliant during routine inspections. This development poses significant challenges for border control officers relying on electronic verification as an indicator of authenticity.

Discover the key traits of counterfeit RFID chips found in forged documents, along with practical indicators for detection in both forensic and field settings. Learn how to strengthen detection strategies and frontline training, and why a multi-layered verification approach is essential beyond basic RFID checks.

Identity {hide}Instagram {hide}YouTube {hide}Vimeo [1] => Dion Chamberlain Normal Manager International and Product Strategy & Chief Advisor for Traveller Identification Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) New Zealand {hide}Email {hide}LinkedIn {hide}Facebook {hide}Twitter Tuesday 13/10/2026 13:40-14:00 Identity High {hide}Link Identity Audi 15 Speaker

Dion has worked in DIA since 2003 in leadership roles covering travel documents, citizenship, digital identity, biometrics and civil registration. He chairs the ICAO Implementation and Capacity Building Working Group (ICBWG) and represents New Zealand on the ICAO Facilitation Panel and the Technical Advisory Group for Traveller Identification, while also co-leading ICAO’s Digital Travel Credentials policy development.

He has contributed to key ICAO guidance across the Traveller Identification Strategy and holds governance roles including Board Director of the Biometrics Institute. Dion oversees New Zealand’s participation in ISO SC17 and SC37 standards work and has led international capacity-building missions supporting passport and civil registration systems, as well as related legislative and operational reforms.

Te Korowai Nukunuku - Partnering with Māori on passport design Te Korowai Nukunuku offers a rare look into how New Zealand is reimagining the 2027 passport design by partnering with Māori, the country’s First Nations people, placing Māori storytelling, knowledge and artwork at the centre of the 2027 passport, shaping both its visual identity and cultural narrative. Attend this session to learn about this unique approach putting partnership and respect for indigenous design and knowledge at the heart of the new book. Identity {hide}Instagram {hide}YouTube {hide}Vimeo [2] => Tjörvi Einarsson Normal Program Manager ID & Travel Documents Þjóðskrá Íslands (Registers Iceland) Iceland {hide}Email {hide}LinkedIn {hide}Facebook {hide}Twitter Tuesday 13/10/2026 14:20-14:40 Identity High {hide}Link Identity Audi 15 Speaker

Tjörvi holds a bachelor's degree in psychology, a master's degree in project management, and is a graduate of the 275th session of the FBI National Academy. With 23 years of service in the Icelandic police, he has extensive experience in international cooperation and border-related matters, including work in the Icelandic SIRENE office, Interpol, Europol, CEPOL and Frontex.

He currently serves as the Program Manager for ID and travel documents at Þjóðskrá Íslands overseeing all aspects of the ID and travel document continuum.

New Icelandic passport Launching a new series of passports can be a formidable task for a small agency. Tjörvi will explain how they handled the tendering process, as well as the design, development and implementation required to launch a new series of passports with a small team and on a tight budget, while remaining firmly committed to their ambition to be early implementers and adhering to the most stringent security requirements. Identity {hide}Instagram {hide}YouTube {hide}Vimeo [3] => Denis Hébert Normal Senior Advisor, PR card Programme and Policy Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Canada {hide}Email {hide}LinkedIn {hide}Facebook {hide}Twitter Tuesday 13/10/2026 15:50-16:10 Identity High {hide}Link Identity Audi 15 Speaker

Denis is a seasoned multilingual public servant with over two decades of experience at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), specialising in federal programme delivery, policy development, and large-scale operational transformation. In his current position as senior policy and programme advisor, he has led complex national and international initiatives spanning procurement, secure identity management, biometrics, and digital modernisation.

He played a central role in the long-term delivery of Canada’s permanent resident card programme, including the development of two ICAO-aligned cards. Known for his strategic leadership and sound judgement, Denis has consistently strengthened identity integrity and reduced fraud by translating complex requirements into practical, client-focused solutions sustained collaboration with domestic and international partners.

A warm welcome, a strong defence – Canada’s new PR card Join us to explore the story behind Canada’s new PR card: a striking new design symbolising the country’s role as a place of welcome and opportunity for immigrants. Learn more about the sophisticated, personalised security features embedded within the card— carefully engineered to safeguard identities and strengthen the integrity of Canada’s borders. Identity {hide}Instagram {hide}YouTube {hide}Vimeo [4] => Emmanuel Kpakpo Brown Normal Principal Officer - Technology & Biometrics National Identification Authority Ghana {hide}Email {hide}LinkedIn {hide}Facebook {hide}Twitter Tuesday 13/10/2026 11:35-11:55 Identity High {hide}Link Identity Audi 15 Speaker

Emmanuel Kpakpo Brown is a digital identity expert with over 20 years of public service experience in high-security printing, biometric systems, and national identity infrastructure. He is Principal Officer for Technology & Biometrics at the National Identification Authority (NIA) of Ghana and an ID4Africa Ambassador Emeritus, contributing to the design and governance of secure national identity systems.

He is a PhD candidate in Information Technology at Ghana Communication Technology University, researching AI-augmented digital identity, forensic readiness, and trust in digital public infrastructure. He is also a Research Fellow at Research ICT Africa, focusing on equitable digital transformation. His work bridges practice and research to strengthen secure and inclusive identity systems.

Phygital identity systems in Africa: trajectories, trends, and gaps in digital trust infrastructures Phygital identity systems are transforming Africa’s identity landscape by merging physical credentials with digital authentication platforms. This presentation explores their evolution, current deployment trends, and emerging governance and interoperability gaps shaping the future of digital trust infrastructures. Identity {hide}Instagram {hide}YouTube {hide}Vimeo [5] => Mei Ngan Normal Scientist National Institute of Standards in Technology (NIST) United States of America {hide}Email {hide}LinkedIn {hide}Facebook {hide}Twitter Tuesday 13/10/2026 15:30-15:50 Identity High {hide}Link Identity Audi 15 Speaker

Mei Ngan is a scientist at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), USA. Her research focus includes evaluation of face recognition and tattoo recognition technologies. She is currently involved in a number of key face biometrics testing activities at NIST, which include running the Face Analysis Technology Evaluation (FATE) MORPH project to evaluate face morphing detection algorithms and the Face Recognition Technology Evaluation (FRTE) FIVE project to evaluate face recognition in video capabilities.

Mei has authored and co-authored multiple technical publications, including the accuracy of face recognition with face masks, performance of passive presentation attack detection algorithms, and performance of facial age and gender estimation algorithms.

Mei was awarded the United States Department of Commerce Gold Medal Award in 2020 and was a recipient of the 2020 Women in Biometrics Award, a globally recognized award honouring innovative women in the biometrics field.

Face morphing: A case study This talk will discuss lessons learned from live testing of face morphing in an operational environment, including test preparation, procedures, outcomes, and recommendations. Identity {hide}Instagram {hide}YouTube {hide}Vimeo [6] => Catherine Yates Normal Modernization and Systems Liaison Office Director, Passport Services, Bureau of Consular Affairs U.S. Department of State United States of America {hide}Email {hide}LinkedIn {hide}Facebook {hide}Twitter Tuesday 13/10/2026 11:15-11:35 Identity High {hide}Link Identity Audi 15 Speaker

Catherine Yates is the Director of the Office of Modernization and Systems Liaison in Passport Services, where she oversees three divisions focused on strengthening U.S. passport and border security through internal collaboration and strategic coordination with domestic and international partners. Her office works on travel and identity documents, data sharing, technological innovations, and global practices to meet 21st century customer needs.

Prior to this role, Catherine served as a Document Design Officer, where she led the design and oversight of secure identity documents issued by Consular Affairs. Before joining the U.S. Department of State, she worked at the U.S. Government Publishing Office for 16 years as Technology Program Manager, overseeing product development, project management, and quality initiatives for security documents across various U.S. government agencies.

Redesigning the U.S. Visa – A tale of two bridges The presentation will highlight the journey of the security design process as well as a comparison of two U.S. visas issued one year apart. Identity {hide}Instagram {hide}YouTube {hide}Vimeo [7] => Erik van Assen Normal Head of Centre of Expertise Fraud and Documents Royal Marechaussee The Netherlands {hide}Email {hide}LinkedIn {hide}Facebook {hide}Twitter Tuesday 13/10/2026 16:30-16:50 Identity High {hide}Link Identity Audi 15 Speaker

Erik is currently Head of the Centre of Expertise Identity Fraud and Documentation (since 2020). In this role, he leads a national centre with multiple locations in the Netherlands, where around 100 colleagues from the National Police and Royal Marechaussee work on document and identity fraud.

Before this, he held several operational and tactical leadership positions at Schiphol Airport, including Deputy Head of the Marechaussee and Head of Operations. He began his career in 1993 after two years of training at the Royal Marechaussee training centre, starting in passport control at Schiphol Airport, checking travel documents in the border control booth.

Overview of identity document fraud in the Netherlands This session presents an engaging overview of identity document fraud in the Netherlands, combining insights from the national perspective and practical frontline experience. The session includes a brief introduction to the Expertise Centre and highlights key trends observed in 2025, offering a clear picture of the current fraud landscape. It also explores the main challenges faced today in detecting and preventing document fraud, alongside the methods and approaches used to address them. Identity {hide}Instagram {hide}YouTube {hide}Vimeo ) )