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International Symposium of Human Identification
2024-09-23 00:00 - 2024-09-26 23:59 (Europe/London)
Date: 23 September to 26 September 2024
Location: JW Marriott San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas
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From the organisers:
This year’s keynote spotlights the dynamic intersection of true crime and DNA forensics: from unraveling mysteries and personal narratives to inspiring change and advancing justice. Our panel of speakers will share their insights and experiences, underscoring the pivotal role of DNA in connecting the past with the present and shaping the future.
What equipment will we be showcasing?

Crime-lite AUTOThe complete solution

Crime-lite 82S PROHandheld FLS

Crime-lite XHandheld, Multi-Spectral FLS

Crime-lite LASERUltra Narrowband Illumination

ENFSI Paint and Glass
2024-09-24 00:00 - 2024-09-27 23:59
Date: 24 September to 27 September 2024
Location: Pacheco Center, Brussels
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From the organisers:
The aims and objectives of the European Paint, Glass & Taggants Working Group (EPGTWG) are:
Paint

to assist police in identifying and tracing vehicles from paint traces
to maintain the EUCAP (European Collection of Automotive Paints) database
to increase awareness of paint evidence and its evidential significance
to organise appropriate training courses in paint examination

Glass

to obtain the best value in glass examinations
to organise appropriate training courses in glass examination
to increase awareness of glass evidence and its evidential significance

What equipment will we be showcasing?

Crime-lite AUTOThe Complete CSI Solution

ML PRO 2Laboratory Imaging Solution
Who’s attending?

Justin GouldApplications Specialist

Ilaria De MarchApplications Specialist

Minnesota IAI
2024-09-25 00:00 - 2024-09-27 23:59
Date: 25 September to 27 September 2024
Location: Breezy Point Resort, Breezy Point, Minnesota
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From the organisers:
Chartered in 1964, the Minnesota Division of the International Association for Identification (MNIAI) holds an annual educational conference devoted to continuing education for the forensic sciences, crime scene investigation and identification fields. Typically held in the fall, the conference is two-three days long.
What equipment will we be showcasing?

Crime-lite AUTOThe complete solution

Crime-lite 82S PROHandheld FLS

Crime-lite XHandheld, Multi-Spectral FLS

Crime-lite LASERUltra Narrowband Illumination

Southern California Association of Fingerprint Officers
2024-09-25 00:00 - 2024-09-27 23:59
Date: 25 September to 27 September 2024
Location: Hotel Paseo, Palm Desert, California
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From the organisers:
Founded in 1937, S.C.A.F.O., or the Southern California Association of Fingerprint Officers, is an organization that stands as a testament to the dedication and progress in the field of forensic science. As a nonprofit assembly, it brings together experts from various forensic disciplines, all united by a common goal: to advance the science and the practice of forensic identification.
Over the years, S.C.A.F.O. has grown substantially, both in size and in the scope of its influence. Initially catering to the professional community within Southern California, the association’s renown has spread far beyond the state lines. Today, it enjoys national and international recognition, drawing members and contributors from across the globe. The organization’s growth is due to its commitment to excellence and professional development. S.C.A.F.O. provides regular training, educational resources, and opportunities for networking.
What equipment will we be showcasing?

Crime-lite AUTOThe complete solution

Crime-lite 82S PROHandheld FLS

Crime-lite XHandheld, Multi-Spectral FLS

Crime-lite LASERUltra Narrowband Illumination

ENFSI Scene of Crime
2024-10-01 00:00 - 2024-10-03 23:59
Date: 1 October to 3 October 2024
Location: Hotel Danubius, Budapest, Hungary
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From the organisers:
The scope of the Scene of Crime Working Group is:

to consider the “crime scene” as part of the overall contribution of forensic science to crime investigation and the administration of justice
to recognise that a broad definition of the “crime scene” needs to be employed that covers the location, collection and interpretation of forensic evidence from suspects and victims as well as places/locations
to recognise the broad spectrum of interests of police, forensic and law enforcement agencies in effective “crime scene” examination, the involvement and representation on the Working Group will reflect this broad view

What equipment will we be showcasing?

Crime-lite AUTOThe Complete CSI Solution

Crime-lite XHandheld, Multi-Spectral FLS

Crime-lite 82S ProHandheld FLS
Who’s attending?

Romain Le BloaRegional Sales Manager

International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts
2024-10-07 00:00 - 2024-10-11 23:59
Date: 7 October to 11 October 2024
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri
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From the organisers:
The International Association for Bloodstain Pattern Analysts (IABPA) is a premier professional organization for practitioners and educational professionals in the science of bloodstain pattern analysis (BPA). The IABPA is focused on promoting the science of BPA, standardizing the scientific techniques of BPA, promoting education and encouraging research in BPA, and informing members and the BPA community of the latest techniques, discoveries, and developments in BPA.
What equipment will we be showcasing?

Crime-lite AUTOThe complete solution

Crime-lite 82S PROHandheld FLS

Crime-lite XHandheld, Multi-Spectral FLS

Crime-lite LASERUltra Narrowband Illumination

Georgia IAI
2024-10-13 00:00 - 2024-10-17 23:59
Date: 13 October to 17 October 2024
Location: Villas by the Sea, Jekyll Island, Georgia
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From the organisers:
Like our parent organization, the International Association for Identification (IAI), is a forensic association made of up of a diverse, knowledgeable, and experienced membership of forensic science professionals. The Georgia Division of the International Association for Identification (GAIAI) is a non-profit law enforcement organization dedicated to promoting training and research in the application of scientific methods for the purpose of crime detection.
What equipment will we be showcasing?

Crime-lite AUTOThe complete solution

Crime-lite 82S PROHandheld FLS

Crime-lite XHandheld, Multi-Spectral FLS

Crime-lite LASERUltra Narrowband Illumination

New England Division IAI
2024-10-14 00:00 - 2024-10-17 23:59
Date: 14 October to 17 October 2024
Location: The Hotel Viking, Newport, Rhode Island
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From the organisers:
The New England Division of the International Association for Identification (NEDIAI) was chartered on August 6th, 1987, and is comprised of members from Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. The organization has grown substantially over the past 30 years, currently having more than 200 members.
Founded as a regional division of the International Association for Identification (IAI), the NEDIAI is a professional organization of law enforcement officers, identification specialists, forensic scientists, crime scene investigators and students, all of whom share a desire to pursue knowledge and excellence in the scientific endeavor of criminal identification.
What equipment will we be showcasing?

Crime-lite AUTOThe complete solution

Crime-lite 82S PROHandheld FLS

Crime-lite XHandheld, Multi-Spectral FLS

Crime-lite LASERUltra Narrowband Illumination

Iowa IAI
2024-10-16 00:00 - 2024-10-17 23:59
Date: 16 October to 17 October 2024
Location: Holiday Inn, Cedar Falls, Iowa
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From the organisers:
The Iowa Division of the International Association for Identification is a non-profit organization chartered in 1963 with the International Association for Identification. The Iowa I.A.I has over 200 active, life, and associate members who are valued resources within the forensic law enforcement community. Our membership has a vast knowledge in the scientific disciplines of fingerprints, photography, footwear, DNA, crime scene processing, and more. Our members believe in networking and they appreciate continued education and learning from our peers. We offer newsletters and information on our website about new technology, techniques, and resources. The Iowa I.A.I strives to educate and share with its members by offering trainings and an annual educational conference. We are Iowa’s regional representatives to the I.A.I, the most senior organization that certifies and sets standards in forensic science disciplines.
What equipment will we be showcasing?

Crime-lite AUTOThe complete solution

Crime-lite 82S PROHandheld FLS

Crime-lite XHandheld, Multi-Spectral FLS

Crime-lite LASERUltra Narrowband Illumination

Florida IAI
2024-10-20 00:00 - 2024-10-25 23:59
Date: 20 October to 25 October 2024
Location: Hilton Doubletree at Sea World, Orlando, Florida
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From the organisers:
The Florida Division of the International Association for Identification is a non-profit professional association for forensic scientists, crime scene technicians, evidence technicians, latent print examiners and all other law enforcement employees who are interested in the scientific investigation of crime. The FDIAI is the largest state chartered division of the International Association for Identification and hosts one of the largest annual educational training conferences available in the country.
What equipment will we be showcasing?

Crime-lite AUTOThe complete solution

Crime-lite 82S PROHandheld FLS

Crime-lite XHandheld, Multi-Spectral FLS

Crime-lite LASERUltra Narrowband Illumination

Identity Week Asia 2024
2024-10-22 00:00 - 2024-10-23 23:59
Date: 22 October to 23 October 2024
Location: Suntec Convention Centre Singapore
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From the organisers:
IDENTITY WEEK is Asia’s largest and most important identity event, returning to Singapore in 2024!
IDENTITY WEEK is a conference and exhibition bringing together the brightest minds in the identity sector to promote innovation, new thinking, and more effective identity solutions.
What equipment will we be showcasing?

VSC 900Our latest QDE Workstation

VSC PDI+Perfectly Capture Documents
Who’s attending?

Richard EvansRegional Sales Manager

Interdocpol Barcelona
2024-10-23 00:00 - 2024-10-24 23:59
Date: 23 October to 24 October 2024
Location: Barcelona, Spain
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Focusing on document fraud, Interdocpol unites experts from across Europe to combat this crime and strengthen our borders.
At the event, we will have the opportunity to demonstrate our VSC range and offer a presentation on “Forensic-Level Document Inspection for Secure Networked Borders”.
What equipment will we be showcasing?

VSC 900Our latest QDE Workstation
Who’s attending?

Darren CorbettMarketing Manager

High Security Printing Asia
2024-12-02 00:00 - 2024-12-04 23:59
Date: 2 December to 4 December 2024
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
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From the organisers:
High Security Printing™ Asia focuses on government-specified and issued documents, including currency, fiduciary documents, excise stamps, ID cards, e-passports, visas, vehicle documents and licences, with a particular emphasis on banknotes and the emerging technologies for ID and travel documents. As in previous events, speakers will be specialists in their field providing technical presentations, including some regional case studies. Running in tandem with the event will be a trade exhibition of approximately 30 exhibitors working in the currency, e-passport, smart card, authentication and related industries.
What equipment will we be showcasing?

VSC 9000Our latest QDE Workstation
Who’s attending?

Dan FreemanApplications Specialist

Border Security Week
2024-12-03 00:00 - 2024-12-04 23:59
Date: 3 December to 4 December 2024
Location: Tanzania
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From the Organisers:
Border Security Week is a regional event aimed at enhancing border security in Africa, using smart border control technologies. Border Security Week is earmarked to serve the three border environments by bringing together C-level executives from air borders, land borders, and the maritime environment. Border Security Week will look at safe and secure border and migration management technologies. The event will address the latest challenges and issues impacting border security in Africa. This annual event brings together a diverse lineup of speakers and panelists who offer in-depth insights, as well as actionable and practical models, methods, and mechanisms that have worked in other countries.
What equipment will we be showcasing?

VSC 900Our latest QDE Workstation
Who’s attending?

Owen LangRegional Sales Manager

7th BMIC
2024-12-11 00:00 - 2024-12-13 23:59
Date: 11 December to 13 December 2024
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
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From the organisers:
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Asia Pacific Smart Card Association (APSCA) host the Conference on Technical Cooperation & Capacity Building for Border Management and Identity (BMIC) since 2010. The BMIC, now at its seventh edition, has become the largest gathering of national government authorities specialized in Immigration, Home Affairs, Border Control, Civil Registration, Customs, Population Management, Justice, Health, Public Security and other agencies with responsibilities in the area of Migration, Border and Identity Management.
What equipment will we be showcasing?

VSC 9000Our latest QDE Workstation
Who’s attending?

Leoni MimnaghApplications Specialist

Richard EvansRegional Sales Manager

SecD-Day
2025-01-29 00:00 - 2025-01-30 23:59
Date: 29 January to 30 January 2025
Location: Helsinki, Finland
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The Scene of Crime Working Group’s scope includes:
SecD-Day 2025 aims to enhance Finland’s comprehensive security by providing valuable insights on current issues, products, and services within the defence, security, and aerospace sectors. This two-day event will feature both a conference program and an exhibition.
SecD-Day was first organized by Finnish Defence and Aerospace Industries (PIA) in Helsinki during the spring of 2023. The second edition of the conference and exhibition will take place at the Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre (Messukeskus). Going forward, Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre will handle the event’s logistics, sales, and marketing on behalf of PIA. The event program will continue to be curated by PIA, while Messua Oy will remain the technical partner.
What equipment will we be showcasing?

Crime-lite AUTOThe Complete CSI Solution

Crime-lite LASERHandheld, Multi-Spectral FLS

Crime-lite 82S ProHandheld FLS

VSC 9000QDE Workstation
Who’s attending?

Patrick Van VilsterenRegional Sales Manager

Intergraf 2025
2025-03-05 00:00 - 2025-03-07 23:59
Date: 5 March to 7 March 2025
Location: Milano, Italy
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Intergraf Currency+Identity is a unique, neutral platform where participants unite to advance the currency and identity industry, fostering collaboration, skills, and innovation for the ecosystem of the future.
What equipment will we be showcasing?

VSC 9000The Ultimate QDE Workstation

VSC 900Mid-Range QDE Workstation

VSC PDi+Perfectly Capture Documents
Who’s attending?

Owen LangRegional Sales Manager

Patrick Van VilsterenRegional Sales Manager

Security and Policing 2025
2025-03-12 00:00 - 2025-03-14 23:59
Date: 12 March to 14 March 2025
Location: Farnborough, United Kingdom
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Security & Policing, the UK Government’s official global security event, will return to the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre from 11-13 March 2025. Hosted by the Home Office’s Joint Security & Resilience Centre (JSaRC), the event provides a premier platform for engaging with top UK suppliers, government officials, and senior decision-makers in law enforcement and security. Attendance is by invitation only, with all visitors and exhibitors requiring Home Office approval.
What equipment will we be showcasing?

Crime-lite AUTOThe Complete CSI Solution

Crime-lite XHandheld, Multi-Spectral FLS

Crime-lite 82S ProHandheld FLS

VSC 9000The Ultimate QDE Workstation
Who’s attending?

Darren SedgwickRegional Sales Manager

Richard EvansRegional Sales Manager

Pete BenwellRegional Sales Manager

Bob DartnellCEO

All India Forensic Science Summit
2025-03-22 00:00 - 2025-03-23 23:59
Date: 22 March to 23 March 2025
Location: Delhi, India
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Foster + Freeman is proud to be attending the All India Forensic Science Summit 2025, an event aimed at advancing a future-ready criminal justice system by highlighting the crucial intersection between forensic science and legal frameworks in the context of terrorist-related activities. In an era characterised by increasingly sophisticated terrorism, technological advancements, and evolving criminal laws, the summit seeks to address the pressing need for a multidisciplinary approach. It will bring together forensic experts, legal professionals, law enforcement officials, policymakers, academics, and future-focused students to collaborate on shaping a more integrated and effective response to these complex challenges.
What equipment will we be showcasing?

Crime-lite AUTOThe Complete CSI Solution

Crime-lite XHandheld, Multi-Spectral FLS

Crime-lite 82S ProHandheld FLS

VSC 9000The Ultimate QDE Workstation
Who’s attending?

Richard EvansRegional Sales Manager

World Border Security Congress 2025
2025-03-25 00:00 - 2025-03-27 23:59
Date: 25 March to 27 March 2025
Location: Madrid, Spain
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The World Border Security Congress is a prestigious three-day event where senior border officials gather to discuss and debate current and future policies, implementation challenges, and emerging technologies that enhance border security and migration management.
What equipment will we be showcasing?

VSC 9000The Ultimate QDE Workstation

VSC 900Mid-Range QDE Workstation

VSC PDi+Perfectly Capture Documents
Who’s attending?

Owen LangRegional Sales Manager

Pete BenwellRegional Sales Manager

Leoni MimnaghApplications Specialist

EMEA Security Conference
2025-04-08 00:00 - 2025-04-09 23:59
Date: 8 April to 9 April 2025
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Foster + Freeman is excited to attend the EMEA Security Conference & Exhibition, a vital platform that brings together brand owners, regulators, law enforcement agencies, government policymakers, and security solution providers. This event provides an invaluable opportunity to address the pressing challenges of anti-counterfeiting, online brand protection, cross-border product security, product smuggling, and diversion. The conference will explore and discuss the significant impacts of illicit trade on governments, brands, and society, fostering collaboration and the exchange of innovative solutions to combat these issues.
What equipment will we be showcasing?

VSC 9000The Ultimate QDE Workstation
Who’s attending?

Darren CorbettHead of Marketing

Patrick Van VilsterenRegional Sales Manager

Secure ID Expo
2025-04-15 00:00 - 2025-04-17 23:59
Date: 15 April to 17 April 2025
Location: Riga, Latvia
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From the Organisers:
Where State Authorities and Secure Identification Industry Players Are One!Founded in 2012, SECURE ID FORUM has been dedicated to citizen identification for 12 years. This annual event became one of the leading European events dedicated to the newest trends in digital identity and biometrics. The conference is known for bringing together both service providers and government officials.
What equipment will we be showcasing?

VSC 9000The Ultimate QDE Workstation

VSC 900Mid-Range QDE Workstation

VSC PDi+Perfectly Capture Documents
Who’s attending?

Patrick Van VilsterenRegional Sales Manager

Border Security Week - Cape Town
2025-05-06 00:00 - 2025-05-07 23:59
Date: 6 May to 7 May 2025
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
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From the Organisers:
Border Security Week is a series of regional events dedicated to improving border security and management across Africa. These events address all three border environments—air, land, and maritime—by convening agencies and stakeholders from these sectors. Focused on advancing safe and secure borders as well as migration management technologies, Border Security Week tackles the latest challenges and issues affecting border security in Africa. These annual events feature a diverse lineup of speakers, facilitators, and panelists who provide valuable insights, along with practical models, methods, and mechanisms proven effective in other countries.
What equipment will we be showcasing?

VSC 9000The Ultimate QDE Workstation

VSC 900Mid-Range QDE Workstation
Who’s attending?

Owen LangRegional Sales Manager

Europhilex
2025-05-07 00:00 - 2025-05-11 23:59
Date: 7 May to 11 May 2025
Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Foster + Freeman will be attending Europhilex alongside the Royal Philatelic Society, showcasing our VSC Questioned Document Examination Workstations. These advanced document analysis instruments, designed for the forensic examination of security and travel documents, are perfectly suited to the study of postage stamps and postal history. Through high magnification, multi-spectral imaging, and other techniques, philatelists can detect fraudulent manipulation and uncover flaws or irregularities from the printing process, such as differences in ink formulations, perforations, embossing, and overprints. Equipped with VSC instruments, collectors and experts can access cutting-edge forensic analysis tools, revealing hidden details that were previously undetectable.
What equipment will we be showcasing?

VSC 9000The Ultimate QDE Workstation

World Police Summit 2025
2025-05-13 00:00 - 2025-05-15 23:59
Date: 13 May to 15 May 2025
Location: Dubai, UAE
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In a world of rapid technological advancements and evolving threats, the World Police Summit 2025 stands as a crucial platform for global law enforcement collaboration.
Organized by Dubai Police, this premier event unites leading forces such as the FBI, NYPD, INTERPOL, Australian Federal Police, Korean National Police Agency, and the Metropolitan Police, representing over 138 countries. Whether your focus is on policing technology, cybersecurity, commercial security, or road safety, the summit offers unparalleled opportunities for all attendees.
What equipment will we be showcasing?

Crime-lite AUTOThe Complete CSI Solution

Crime-lite XHandheld, Multi-Spectral FLS

Crime-lite 82S ProHandheld FLS

VSC 9000The Ultimate QDE Workstation
Who’s attending?

Leoni MimnaghApplications Specialist

Laura DoddApplications Specialist

Pete BenwellRegional Sales Manager

ID4Africa
2025-05-20 00:00 - 2025-05-23 23:59
Date: 20 May to 23 May 2025
Location: Ethiopia, Africa
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From the Organisers:
The ID4Africa Annual General Meeting (AGM) is the premier conference and expo focused on addressing Africa’s ID4D priorities across the continent. As the largest and most influential gathering of its kind, the AGM brings together a diverse network of key stakeholders; primarily African government officials, development agencies, industry innovators, civil society, among others. The conference features a dynamic program, meticulously crafted based on extensive research into Africa’s most pressing needs and emerging trends, as well as a world-class expo which offers an open marketplace of technologies and solutions that cater to Africa’s needs and contexts.
What equipment will we be showcasing?

VSC 9000The Ultimate QDE Workstation

VSC 90Our Latest QDE Workstation
Who’s attending?

Owen LangRegional Sales Manager

EAFS 2025
2025-05-26 00:00 - 2025-05-30 23:59
Date: 26 May to 30 May 2025
Location: Dublin, Ireland
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EAFS is Europe’s largest forensic science event, held once every three years. It gathers over 1,200 forensic professionals, stakeholders, and partners from around the world to highlight the latest advancements and innovations in forensic science.
What equipment will we be showcasing?

Crime-lite AUTOThe Complete CSI Solution

Crime-lite XHandheld, Multi-Spectral FLS

Crime-lite 82S ProHandheld FLS

VSC 9000The Ultimate QDE Workstation
Who’s attending?

Patrick Van VilsterenRegional Sales Manager

Romain Le BloaRegional Sales Manager

Owen LangRegional Sales Manager

Calypso HarveyApplications Specialist

High Security Printing Latin America
2025-06-09 00:00 - 2025-06-11 23:59
Date: 9 June to 11 June 2025
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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From the Organisers:
The latest technologies and techniques in the production and issue of banknotes, ePassports, ID cards, visas and other secure documents across Latin America.
The High Security Printing™ conferences are annual events with a specficially regional focus. They cover government-specified and issued documents,including currency, fiduciary documents, excise stamps, ID cards, e-passports, visas, vehicle documents and licences, with a particular emphasis on banknotes and emerging technologies for ID and travel documents. Running in tandem with each event is a trade exhibition of 30-40 companies supplying technologies and systems for these sectors.
What equipment will we be showcasing?

VSC 9000The Ultimate QDE Workstation
Who’s attending?

Estefania GarciaApplications Specialist

Identity Week Europe 2025
2025-06-17 00:00 - 2025-06-18 23:59
Date: 17 June to 18 June 2025
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
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From the organisers:
IDENTITY WEEK is the world’s largest and most important identity event, returning to Amsterdam in 2025!
The Netherlands is one of the front-runners in the identity industry within the European Union and is widely regarded to be among the world’s leading innovators, with strong technological capabilities and performance.
IDENTITY WEEK is a conference and exhibition bringing together the brightest minds in the identity sector to promote innovation, new thinking, and more effective identity solutions.
What equipment will we be showcasing?

VSC 900Our latest QDE Workstation

VSC PDI+Perfectly Capture Documents

VSC 9000The Ultimate QDE Workstation
Who’s attending?

Owen LangRegional Sales Manager

Patrick Van VilsterenRegional Sales Manager

Romain Le BloaRegional Sales Manager

Pete BenwellRegional Sales Manager

Border Security Week - Ghana
2025-08-05 00:00 - 2025-08-06 23:59
Date: 5 August to 6 August 2025
Location: Accra, Ghana
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From the Organisers:
Border Security Week is a series of regional events dedicated to improving border security and management across Africa. These events address all three border environments, air, land, and maritime, by convening agencies and stakeholders from these sectors. Focused on advancing safe and secure borders as well as migration management technologies, Border Security Week tackles the latest challenges and issues affecting border security in Africa. These annual events feature a diverse lineup of speakers, facilitators, and panelists who provide valuable insights, along with practical models, methods, and mechanisms proven effective in other countries.
What equipment will we be showcasing?

VSC 9000The Ultimate QDE Workstation

VSC 900Mid-Range QDE Workstation
Who’s attending?

Owen LangRegional Sales Manager
