Creating A Secure, Digital Border That Streamlines Travel, Trade, And Safeguards Against Threats
25th February 2025
| QT Canberra, Australia
Main Conference: Tuesday, 25th February 2025
8:45 am - 8:50 am
Event Director’s Opening Remarks
8:50 am - 9:00 am
Chairperson’s Opening Remarks
Rear Admiral Lee Goddard -
Former Commander Maritime Border Command & Operation Sovereign Borders,
Royal Australian Navy
Rear Admiral Lee Goddard
Former Commander Maritime Border Command & Operation Sovereign BordersRoyal Australian Navy
9:00 am - 9:30 am
Keynote Presentation: Increasing domain awareness of the EEZ
Commodore Troy Van Tienhoven -
Chief of Operations,
Australian Border Force
- Evolving Threat Landscape: Understand how emerging threats and global dynamics reshaping border security priorities are
- Cutting-Edge Solutions: Discover the latest technological advancements driving innovation in border control
- Strategic Insights: Gain valuable perspectives on integrating new technologies to enhance security and efficiency at borders.
9:30 am - 10:00 am
Leveraging A Family of Advanced Technologies To Secure The Border
Sponsored by: IAI
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Integrating Advanced Technologies For Enhanced Air & Maritime Border Operations
Rear Admiral Datuk Haji Mohd Rosli Bin Abdullah -
Director General,
Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency
- Integrating Next-generation surveillance systems: Discuss the deployment of advanced radar, lidar, and EO/IR sensors as well as UAS and maritime drones to improve situational awareness, detection, tracking, and monitoring activities along the border.
- Data fusion and intelligence integration: Discuss the aggregation, analysis, and fusion of multi-source data streams to generate actionable intelligence, identify threats, and support predictive analytics and risk-based decision-making.
Rear Admiral Datuk Haji Mohd Rosli Bin Abdullah
Director GeneralMalaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Morning Break and Networking
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Transnational Serious Organised Crime (TSOC) Threat Landscape and Tech Opportunities
Hans Koenderink -
Assistant Commissioner Crime Command,
Australian Federal Police
- TSOC impacting Australia and associated threat vectors
- Importance of private & public partnerships to exploit opportunities
- Big data analysis/communications/encryption
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Intelligence Sharing Amongst Agencies To Tackle Emerging Threats
Jennifer Hurst -
Executive Director Intelligence Operations Division,
Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission
- Data fusion
- Intelligence gathering
- Enhancing information sharing and interoperability amongst partners
Jennifer Hurst
Executive Director Intelligence Operations DivisionAustralian Criminal Intelligence Commission
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Lunch and Networking
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Panel Discussion: Ensuring Border Modernisation is at a required level for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics
- What advanced technologies are being considered to ensure a contactless and seamless entry process for travellers attending the 2032 Olympics in Australia?
- How can biometric screening and digital identity verification be integrated to enhance security and efficiency at the border during the 2032 Olympics?
- What are the key challenges in implementing a fully contactless travel experience, and how can Australia overcome these to provide a smooth entry for Olympic attendees?
- What lessons from previous international events can be applied to Australia’s approach in managing border technology for the 2032 Olympics to ensure a world-class experience for all
Sponsored by: Dataminr
1:45 pm - 2:15 pm
PNG Corporate Plan 2024 – 2028
David Towe -
Chief Commissioner,
PNG Customs Services
Strong, secure borders will help defend PNG against the growing threat of transnational crime in our region, whilst allowing the economy to benefit from the flow of legitimate trade and travel. We will strengthen our capabilities to detect, disrupt and prosecute those who breach our border laws and contribute to upholding PNG’s sovereignty
- Risk Assessment
- Intelligence and Targeting Capability
- Operational Capability
2:15 pm - 2:45 pm
Afternoon Tea and Networking
2:45 pm - 3:15 pm
Combating The Infiltration of Criminals In The Maritime Supply Chain And The Technology Used In These Operations
Bjorn Roberts -
Commander, Technical Support to Operations National Operations,
Australian Border Force
- The threat of criminals in supply chains
- The use of emerging technology such as AI/ML to analysis cargo
- International partnership and intelligence sharing
Bjorn Roberts
Commander, Technical Support to Operations National OperationsAustralian Border Force
3:15 pm - 3:45 pm
Panel Discussion: Securing Australia's Cargo: Adapting to Rising Trade Volumes and Evolving Threats
Hans Koenderink -
Assistant Commissioner Crime Command,
Australian Federal Police
Bjorn Roberts - Commander, Technical Support to Operations National Operations, Australian Border Force
- How can Australia’s cargo industry adapt to the rising volume of trade while ensuring robust risk management and threat detection at the border?
- What role can advanced technologies and international best practices play in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of border inspection processes for air cargo?
- With the increasing threat of malicious insiders within cargo environments, what strategies can be implemented to protect the supply chain from exploitation by organized crime groups?
Bjorn Roberts
Commander, Technical Support to Operations National OperationsAustralian Border Force
3:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Afternoon Tea and Networking
4:15 pm - 4:45 pm
A New Mindset To Effective Border Management
Dr John Coyne -
Head of Strategic Policing and Law Enforcement,
ASPI
- Despite the ambitious goals for invisible, adaptable, and digital borders, progress has been limited, with persistent issues like long queues and slow movement at major airports.
- Similarly, contrary to pre-COVID-19 predictions of diminishing border significance, recent trends and geopolitical developments have heightened the focus on border security, reinforcing the need for effective and adaptable border management strategies.
- In this presentation, Dr Coyne will explore why effective border management requires more than just technological upgrades; it necessitates a strategic overhaul that aligns operational practices with broader government objectives, focusing on improving overall efficiency and adaptability rather than merely digitising existing processes.
4:45 pm - 5:15 pm
Panel Discussion: Rapid adaption of technology and accelerated appetite for digital and self-managed services
Dr John Coyne -
Head of Strategic Policing and Law Enforcement,
ASPI
Associate Professor Andy Johnson - Lecturer, Charles Sturt University
- How can Australia further innovate and expand its use of digital and self-managed services to meet the rising expectations for a seamless travel experience, especially in light of the upcoming 2032 Brisbane Olympics?
- What lessons can Australia learn from countries like Singapore, the UK, and the UAE, which are moving towards contactless biometric processing, to enhance our own border clearance systems?
- Given the increasing demand for speed and convenience in travel, what new technologies or innovations should Australia consider implementing to stay ahead in border clearance efficiency?
5:15 pm - 5:20 pm
Chairperson’s Closing Remarks:
Rear Admiral Lee Goddard -
Former Commander Maritime Border Command & Operation Sovereign Borders,
Royal Australian Navy
Rear Admiral Lee Goddard
Former Commander Maritime Border Command & Operation Sovereign BordersRoyal Australian Navy
