EABxCERIS: Biometrics in Action for Border Management & Fight Against Crime and Terrorism

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Biometric Technology for EU Internal Security and Seamless Travel

The presentation will provide details about the landscape of EU large-scale IT systems that eu-LISA operates and how biometric technology plays a pivotal role in the interoperability of the full ecosystem, as one of the core applications to ensure internal security and seamless travel in the EU. The presentation will especially focus on the sBMS and the MID. It will also provide an insight into existing challenges that still need to be addressed through research and innovation.

EURMARS: An advanced surveillance platform to improve the EURopean Multi Authority BordeR Security efficiency and cooperation.

This presentation provides an overview of the research and innovation undertaken within the EU EURMARS Horizon Europe project in advanced maritime border security. The focus is on the project's approach to integrate satellites, UAVs, and AI-driven data fusion and the delivery of a tested platform and tools for risk assessment, improved situational awareness, and decision support, strengthening EU surveillance capabilities.

PopEye: On-the-move Technologies for Passenger Verification at EU External Borders

Presenting the progress of the first year of PopEye and its integrated solution for robust, privacy-preserving, unobtrusive, and on-the-move verification.

CAST: Convenient, advanced, secure and touchless fingerprint scanning for identification purposes

CAST developed the first prototype of a contactless multi-fingerprint scanner that captures 3D ridge and valley structures to generate greyscale images equivalent to traditional contact-based scanners.

AutoBorder: Seamless Border Crossings for Vehicles

This presentation will introduce the AutoBorder project, which focuses on developing innovative solutions for border checks specifically for vehicles. The talk will discuss the project objectives, impacts, and expected outcomes.

Ceasefire: AI Tools for Identifying Online Firearms Trafficking

Presenting Ceasefire's AI detection systems for online firearms trafficking: deep learning models and NLP techniques for darknet marketplace analysis and social platforms.

IMPULSE: Transforming public services in Europe with eID

Project IMPULSE aims to transform the mainstream discourse on digital identity by drawing up a method of multidisciplinary evaluation of eID management that combines co-creation with the need for a universal vision of digital identity ethics in providing public services.

Use Case Deep-Dive: Identity Verification in Complex Environments

Recap Day 1

Threats from AI & Digital Identity Manipulation

CarMen

This talk will introduce the CarMen Project, which is focused on creating a scalable, fully automated biometric system to perform non-stop identification of travellers in various modes of transportation, including vehicles and on foot.

POLIIICE Project Overview Presentation

POLIIICE introduces a new era of lawful interception, showcasing innovative, ethical, and privacy-compliant solutions at cloud, network, and device levels to empower European LEAs against crime and terrorism in 5G, encrypted, and quantum communication.

LICORICE biometric approach on High Level of Assurance European Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet. 

LICORICE is a 3-year project starting in November 2025 to advance digital sovereignty in Europe by developing privacy-preserving technologies and secure identity management solutions.

"If I had this tech..."

Concluding Remarks