ROUNDTABLE 4 - Evolving Identity and Security Strategies for Safer, Smarter Airports

Security remains a cornerstone of airport operations, requiring constant adaptation to evolving threats, regulatory changes, and passenger expectations. This roundtable will bring together airport security directors, government agencies, and technology providers to discuss how to balance robust protection with operational efficiency and a seamless passenger journey. Topics will include advanced screening technologies, risk-based security approaches, integrating intelligence sharing, enhancing landside and airside security coordination, and responding effectively to emerging threats. With the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) set to transform border control processes through biometric verification, the session will also explore how airports are preparing to meet compliance requirements while leveraging biometrics to enhance both security and passenger experience. Participants will share practical experiences, innovative solutions, and strategies for fostering collaboration across the airport ecosystem to keep people and operations safe.