A Letter From Border Tech 25's Event Director, Joe Biggins

Dear Colleagues,

As the Conference Director, I am thrilled to announce that the Border Technology Summit will be held in QT Canberra on February 25, 2025. This event is crucial for understanding and advancing the technologies that secure our national borders and support economic prosperity.

Australia’s border is a strategic asset vital to our economic success and global connectivity. Our vision for the future includes a contactless, digitalised, and secure border that facilitates legitimate travel and trade while effectively mitigating risks and preparing for future global challenges.

With our vast Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) being impossible to monitor in its entirety, an increase in travellers and trade, and an evolving threat landscape, the need for technological innovation is more pressing than ever. Moreover, hosting the 2032 Brisbane Olympics presents a unique opportunity to showcase a streamlined and modernized approach to international travel.

Bringing together Australian agencies involved in Border operations and international partners, the Border Technology Summit is your chance to gain invaluable insights into the latest advancements reshaping border control and security. Our expert-led sessions will delve into cutting-edge surveillance systems, biometric identification technologies, and artificial intelligence applications in monitoring and threat detection.

Join us in Sydney to explore comprehensive, forward-thinking solutions that address both current and future challenges in border security. I look forward to seeing you there and working together to advance our understanding and implementation of next-generation border technologies. 

Kind Regards, 

Joseph Biggins