Borders in Focus: Airport Operations & Security

Event US/Canada Border Conference 2018
Organiser Clarion Events U.S.
Event Date 20.09.2018
Press Release Date 02.08.2017

How Technology Is Shaping Border Management: Airports

Take off with the latest information in technology and security innovations as this year’s speakers address current and future issues in airports and aviation.

Airport Operations Panel – Challenges and Opportunities for Border Management

Tuesday, September 12 | 10:30am – 11:30am
Moderator: Cathy Munroe, President, Munroe Consulting Services, Former Vice President of Programs, Canada Border Services Agency

Panelists:
John Wagner, Deputy Executive Assistant Commissioner, Office of Field Operations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (Confirmed)
Jacques Cloutier, Associate Vice President, Operations Branch, Canada Border Services Agency (Confirmed)
Solomon Wong, Executive Vice President, InterVISTAS Consulting Inc. (Confirmed)

Technology has allowed many aspects of Border Management to be automated. However, as international trade and travel continues to grow and emerging economies become key contributors to the global movement of people and goods, there are increased challenges to both service and security. This panel will explore the issues that are facing border agencies and their partners in the air mode; some of the current initiatives; and how newer technologies may assist in modernizing the business of border management in the future.

  • Future Trends in Air Travel and the impact on North America
  • Challenges and issues facing Border Agencies, Airports and Airlines
  • Global innovations and technological advances in such areas as risk assessment, identity management and self-service
  • Potential future investments and the evolution of recent innovations including pre-clearance

Airport Security Panel – Navigating the New Threat Landscape

Tuesday, September 12 | 11:30am – 12:30pm
Moderator: John Halinski, Former U.S. Transportation Security Administration Deputy Administrator

Panelists:
Lee Kair, Acting Chief of Operations, U.S. Transportation Security Administration (Confirmed)
Jim Marriott, Formerly Transport Canada and ICAO (Confirmed)

This panel will provide an opportunity to gain insight from senior TSA and Transport Canada representatives about transformational initiatives to address threats and preserve the vitality of the aviation system.

  • Handling new threats and impact on airline and airport operations
  • US, CA and international aviation perspectives
  • Threat landscape and continually evolving operations based on those threats

See the agenda-at-a-glance here

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