The global forum on the drivers behind the digitization of citizens’ ID documents is going to Asia for the first time this month with over 40 speakers and 300 experts expected at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The forum, the fourth in its series will highlight the practical experiences and recent developments in Asia and Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), as well as promote new major technology initiatives both regionally, across the globe and from the European Commission.
It will also feature key industrial as well as top-level government representatives from over 40 countries in high profile keynotes, case-oriented panel sessions, hands-on workshops, exhibition and intense networking.
Many countries in the region have yet to implement eID and ePassport.
Delegations from Asia, Africa and EU gather for two rewarding days full of discussions on electronic identification, industry innovation, business processes and legal aspects.
Over 80% of the European Union Member States and ICAO Countries have introduced or are in the process of introducing biometric based ID documents.
The trend towards this form of technology is so essential and therefore of important consideration for all national administrations.
The 4th edition is honored by the official endorsement of Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Malaysia, the official support of CyberSecurity and Malaysia National ICT Inititative.
Some of the quotes from 2011 edition include; Mr. H. Avni Aksoy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Turkey who said that "The National eID & ePassport Conference has now become an established tradition already. The Conference is the most industry-relevant event that regularly brings together the top players. Not only because it brings together suppliers and potential clients, but also because this is where new ideas, technologies and processes are discussed and take their optimum shape with inputs from all concerned. It is not an exclusively IT event -although that plays an important part- but for all the right reasons it is the "it" event. Miss it at your peril."
“The National eID & ePassport Conference is a very effective touch base for both government delegates and industry players to gather together for sharing experiences and know-how followed by top delegate networking. Being the 1st of its kind in Asia, we are receiving overwhelming response especially from the 10 ASEAN countries, which will also facilitate a golden business opportunity to connect the East with the West and vice versa." Mr. Edward Law, CEO, SecureMetric
